Exit Ticket: Your Action

1. Who will you report to if you witness or experience bullying, harassment, or racism?
   
   
   
   
2. What will you say or do when you report the incident?
   
   
   
   
3. Write one specific action you commit to taking if you see or experience bullying, harassment, or racism.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Bullying, Harassment, and Racism Definitions Handout

1. Bullying

Definition: Repeated, unwanted aggressive behavior intended to harm someone physically or emotionally.

Forms of Bullying:

• Physical (e.g., hitting, pushing)
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• Verbal (e.g., name-calling, threats)
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• Social Media (e.g., spreading rumors online)
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2. Harassment

Definition: Unwelcome conduct based on personal characteristics (such as gender, religion, or disability).

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• Physical (e.g., inappropriate touching)
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• Verbal (e.g., slurs, sexual comments)
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• Social Media (e.g., harassing messages or images)
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3. Racism

Definition: Beliefs or actions that discriminate against individuals or groups based on race or ethnicity.

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• Physical (e.g., racial taunts, assaults)
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• Social Media (e.g., hate posts, memes)
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Use this handout during the lesson to review definitions and jot down real-world examples discussed in class.

Investigation Protocol Summary

This summary outlines the key steps, roles, and confidentiality measures involved when a bullying, harassment, or racism incident is reported and investigated.

1. Reporting the Incident

1. Who can report:
   • Student (victim or witness)
   • Teacher or staff member
   • Parent/guardian (in some cases)
2. How to report:
   • Speak directly to a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, administrator)
   • Complete a written or digital Incident Report Form
   • Provide clear details: date, time, location, people involved, description of behavior

2. Documentation & Initial Review

• Logging: School office records the report in a secure incident log.
• Acknowledgment: Reporter receives confirmation that the report was received.
• Timeframe: Initial review begins within 1 school day of the report.

3. Investigation Steps

1. Investigator Assignment: A designated staff member (e.g., school counselor or administrator) leads the investigation.
2. Interviews:
   • Reporter is interviewed (only to gather facts).
   • Alleged victim and witnesses are interviewed separately.
   • Accused student(s) are interviewed.
3. Evidence Collection:
   • Review of digital records (emails, social media posts).
   • Examination of physical evidence (notes, images).
4. Confidentiality:
   • All participants are reminded to keep details private.
   • Investigation materials are stored securely.

4. Decision & Outcomes

• Findings Report: Investigator compiles facts and determines whether policy was violated.
• Disciplinary Actions: If violation is confirmed, appropriate consequences are applied per school policy.
• Non-Disclosure of Outcomes: Specific disciplinary measures are not shared with the student who reported the incident.
• Notification: Parent/guardian of involved students may be notified according to district policy.

5. Follow-Up & Support

• Support Services: Counseling or peer support may be offered to those involved.
• Monitoring: Staff monitor the situation to prevent retaliation or continued incidents.
• Review: School periodically reviews incident trends to improve prevention strategies.

Quick Reflection

1. What is one key action from today’s lesson that you will remember and use?
   
   
   
   
2. On a scale of 1 (not confident) to 5 (very confident), how confident do you feel about reporting bullying, harassment, or racism?