Reporter MacKenzie Root
An online survey about bullying was administered to students throughout the school. Sponsored by Davis School District the survey asked varied questions about having being bullied and if help was available if a student was bullied. The point of the survey was to gather information from the students about bullying happening in the school so that the district knew for sure that it had been happening and could observe what needs to be done about it.
The overall survey is not to find out who is in fact bullying in our school. It is to find out the methods used and how the teachers, staff and even students can help prevent further bullying. “The bully survey helps the school professionals understand the perception of the students and the community towards their school, and that in turn, directs how schools may improve.” Brad Christensen, Director of Student Services in Davis District.
Today cyber bullying is more common amongst teenagers. Even though it is harder to prevent, hopefully further evolution and care can help us prevent bullying from occurring both online and in school. Cyber bullying can include the illegal and unlawful seizing of personal data, the unwelcomed electronic monitoring of another individual, or the verbal or emotional harassment of the victim. (http://cyber.laws.com/cyber-bullying) If someone is being cyber bullied he or she can report it to the National Cyber Alert System which is sponsored by the United States Department of Homeland Security. There are laws in place that can lead to criminal charges or jail time for those who cyber bully and are found guilty in a court of law. (www.justaskgemalto.com)
More than 28% of children ages 12-18 have reported being bullied during school. (Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2013 report, by the Bureau of Justice Statistics) At Layton High School we have a Bullying Hotline on the school webpage. When you are involved in a bullying situation here it goes into your portfolio for any administer to access in case another incident occurs. There are many other resources to go to for more information on bullying prevention, such as www.stopbullying.gov and www.powerthroughprevention.org.
An online survey about bullying was administered to students throughout the school. Sponsored by Davis School District the survey asked varied questions about having being bullied and if help was available if a student was bullied. The point of the survey was to gather information from the students about bullying happening in the school so that the district knew for sure that it had been happening and could observe what needs to be done about it.
The overall survey is not to find out who is in fact bullying in our school. It is to find out the methods used and how the teachers, staff and even students can help prevent further bullying. “The bully survey helps the school professionals understand the perception of the students and the community towards their school, and that in turn, directs how schools may improve.” Brad Christensen, Director of Student Services in Davis District.
Today cyber bullying is more common amongst teenagers. Even though it is harder to prevent, hopefully further evolution and care can help us prevent bullying from occurring both online and in school. Cyber bullying can include the illegal and unlawful seizing of personal data, the unwelcomed electronic monitoring of another individual, or the verbal or emotional harassment of the victim. (http://cyber.laws.com/cyber-bullying) If someone is being cyber bullied he or she can report it to the National Cyber Alert System which is sponsored by the United States Department of Homeland Security. There are laws in place that can lead to criminal charges or jail time for those who cyber bully and are found guilty in a court of law. (www.justaskgemalto.com)
More than 28% of children ages 12-18 have reported being bullied during school. (Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2013 report, by the Bureau of Justice Statistics) At Layton High School we have a Bullying Hotline on the school webpage. When you are involved in a bullying situation here it goes into your portfolio for any administer to access in case another incident occurs. There are many other resources to go to for more information on bullying prevention, such as www.stopbullying.gov and www.powerthroughprevention.org.