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

The Steps of the Public Policy Analyst (PPA): Define the Problem Gather the Evidence Identify the Causes Evaluate an Existing Policy Develop Solutions 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/t ips/worksheet5.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/worksheet6.html