DEFINITION

Sometimes people don't get along. This behavior is not always bullying. Bullying and harassment are behaviors that make someone feel uncomfortable, intimidated or offended. Bullying and harassment are unfair, one-sided, repeated and one person may be using their power over another person.

SIUSLAW POLICY

Siuslaw School District is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free of harassment and bullying. Harassing or bullying is strictly prohibited. Students must avoid any conduct or action that could be characterized as harassment or bullying.

Please click here for school district policy on bullying and harassment.

CYBERBULLYING

Cyberbullying is bullying or harassment that happens online. It can happen on a social networking site, in a text message, an email, online game or comments. It might involve rumors or images posted on someone's profile or passed around for others to see. Other possibilities include creating a group or fictitious page to make a person feel left out. Because cyberbullying messages can be rapidly sent to many people simultaneously, they can cause considerable damage to children. There are many guidelines and resources to help parents navigate and stay involved in their child's online activity.

Girls Inc.
Information about empowering girls.
http://www.Girlsinc.org

Cyberbullying
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org

GLSEN
Gay, lesbian, and straight education network
http://www.glsen.org

Anti-defamation league
http://www.adl.org

The Bullying Project
http://www.thebullyproject.com

Stop Bullying
http://www.stopbullying.gov