Cyberbullying The New Age of Bullying By Mr

Cyberbullying: The New Age of Bullying By Mr. Cabral For 7 th Grade Students

The Steps of the Public Policy Analyst (PPA): 1. Define the Problem 2. Gather the Evidence 3. Identify the Causes 4. Evaluate an Existing Policy 5. Develop Solutions 6. Select the Best Solution • (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)

Cyberbullying: The Problem Social Networking Websites like Facebook are being used for bullying. Kids are using social networks to: • Send mean messages • Spread rumors • Mock somebodies race, religion, or sexuality

Cyberbullying: The Evidence • About half of young people have experienced some form of cyber bullying, and 10 to 20 percent experience it regularly • The above statistic is from http: //www. bullyingstatistics. org/

Cyberbullying: The Causes • Bullies think that what they are posting is funny and harmless • Bullies find it easy to do and less dangerous than traditional forms of bullying

Cyberbullying: The Current Policies • New York has laws that address bullying in general and disrcimination, but there are no laws that specifically address cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying: Developing Solutions (go to link above to learn how to develop solutions) Use this link to develop 3 solutions for your school: http: //flippedtips. com/plegal/ti ps/worksheet 5. html

Cyberbullying: Best Solution (Learn how to select Best Solution with link above) • Use this link to select your best solution: http: //flippedtips. com/plegal/ti ps/worksheet 6. html