Role Description
Since current educational policies concentrate on aggressions that take
place on school grounds, there is an urgent need for policies that directly
address incidences of cyberbullying. Given the complexity of the problem,
you will assume the role of a policymaker and locate your high school's
policy on bullying (does it includes specific mention of cyberbullying?),
research current laws regarding the issue, and provide insight into the
development of effective cyberbullying policies.
You may use the following websites for your research. If you find a
site that is not listed below, please get it approved before using it.
Make sure to cite your references in your notes and make a bibliography with
exact URLs.
Some Questions to Consider:
What is your high school's current policy regarding cyberbullying?
What are the differences between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying
from a legal standpoint?
How can implementing policies help alleviate the problem of cyberbullying?
What does the law indicate about individual rights and cyberbullying?
What steps can be taken to pursue legal action when cyberbullying threatens
a child's well-being?
What are ways we can improve current policies on cyberbullying?
Internet Links
NASBE Policy Update: Cyberbullying
Law.com: States Pushing Laws to Curb Cyberbullying
STOP Cyberbullying: What's the Law?
PTA: The Newest Breed of the Bully, Chartering New Legal Territory
The State Journal: State Combats Cyberbullying
Fox40: Teen Faces Charges for Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying: Legal and Policy Issues Fact Sheet
LRHS Harassment,, Intimidation and Bullying Policy
Cyberbullying Policy Consideration for Boards
Examples of Public Service Announcements
AdCouncil Campaign Against Cyberbullying, PSA 1
AdCouncil Campaign Against Cyberbullying, PSA 2
PSA: Cyberbullying, The Next Generation of Hate
NetSmartz Workshop PSAs