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Cyberbullying Documentation: Incident Reports & Review Process

What happens when there is a cyberbullying incident at your school? How will you respond? What actions do you need to take to safeguard your school?

The experts tell us that the more documentation you can provide, the better. These guidelines from noted educator, cybersafety expert and attorney, Nancy Willard, will help walk you through the process of documenting the incident, creating a review process and decision-making.

Download these helpful forms to document cyberbullying incidents. Photo images of the pages appear below.

Appendix A, Cyberbullying or Cyberthreat Situation Review Process
Schematic document that can be used by a safe schools or school threat assessment committee or by an administrator, counselor or psychologist to guide the review of a situation involving a report of cyberbullying or a cyberthreat, as discussed in Chapter 8.
AppA_Threat_Situation_Review_Process.pdf

Appendix B, School Actions and Options
Schematic document outlining the various responses to cyberbullying, as discussed in Chapter 9.
AppB_School_Actions_Options.pdf


Appendix C, Incident Report and Evaluation Form
Should be completed by school administrators after addressing specific incidents. This report form includes questions necessary for effective evaluation.
AppC_Cyberbullying_Incident_Report.pdf

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From Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Aggression, Threats and Distress by N.E. Willard, 2007, Champaign, IL; Research Press (800-519-2707); www.researchpress.com. Also available through Amazon.com.

 

See also:
Legal Issues
Student Misbehavior in Cyberspace
Cybersafety and School Board Policy Statements
Articles Related to Internet MisUse
Acceptable Use Policies