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

Bullying Scenario 1, Scene 3, Decision B: Consequences

Legal:

Emily is 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 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)..

Emily is charged in Juvenile Court. Some sentencing options the Judge has in Juvenile Court are: Probation, Secure Treatment Facility, and Juvenile Department of Correction. If Rosie dies, then the Prosecutor can ask the judge to waive Emily to Adult Court for Causing Suicide.

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.

Medical:

They were able to pump Rosie's stomach and she recovered. However, she will have long term nerve damage and suffer from seizures for the rest of her life.

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.