Narrative: Bullying Scenario 2, Scene 3, Decision A: Consequences

Bullying Scenario 2, Scene 3, Decision A: Consequences

Legal:

Bryce and Dane can be charged with Assault Inflicting Serious Injury (Class A1 misdemeanor, punishable by 1 – 150 days in jail), if Jordan’s jaw is broken, they could be charged with Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury (Class F felony, punishable by up to 50 months in prison), Disorderly Conduct by Fighting (Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by 1 – 60 days in jail), Simple Affray (Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by 1 – 60 days in jail) and Bullying (Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by 1 – 120 days in jail).

Bryce and Dane would be charged in Juvenile Court. Some sentencing options the Judge has in Juvenile Court are: Probation, Secure Treatment Facility, and Juvenile Department of Correction. They could also be ordered to pay for Jordan's medical bills. The Prosecutor could even ask the Judge to waive them to Adult Court.
Be aware of what your school’s policy is on this issue, because some schools have a zero-tolerance stance on such behaviors.

School:

CCS prohibits bullying on school grounds, off school grounds at a school activity, and traveling to or from school or a school activity. It also sets the guidelines for schools’ bullying policies.

Medical:

Jordan's injuries could vary from needing stitches to a broken jaw. 

Emotional:

Imagine how this experience might affect each of the people involved, including the victims, the perpetrators, as well as their family and friends. Different people are affected differently.