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

Bullying Scenario 3, Scene 3, Decision A: Consequences

Legal:

Emily could possibly be charged with Cyber Bullying (Class 2 misdemeanor because Emily is under 18, punishable by 1 – 60 days in jail), Using Electronic Mail or Communication to Threaten or Extort (Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 – 60 days in jail). If Emily takes naked photos of Rosie in the locker room without Rosie’s permission and posts them, she could be charged with Disseminating Images Obtained in Violation of Peeping Statute (Class H felony, punishable by up to 30 months in prison), and Disclosure of Private Images (Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by 1 – 120 days in jail).

School:

Be aware of what your school’s policy is on this issue, because some schools have a zero-tolerance stance on such behaviors.

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.

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.