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VIRTUALLY KIND
Staying Positive in the Digital Age
What is harassment? Unwanted aggressive behavior that
involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. It includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, or excluding someone from a group on purpose.
The Bystander Effect
This happens all the time in the real world
What do you think you would do? What did you actually do?
The bystander, who lets the incident happen, is just as dangerous as the aggressor
The Bystander Effect Bystander Effect: the more people there
are, the less likely someone will take action In social situations, you cannot expect that
someone else will “take care of it” and shift responsibility
Scientifically proven Kitty Genovese was murdered in New
York and 38 people witnessed it, but no one called the police
Who Are We?
CR-16
Council Request
Report CR-16
Survey• 168
responses• Youth
Summit
Analyze Results
V4C Group Discussion
s
Compiled Report
Telephone What was the original message and the
final message? What was different? Rumors can be distorted easily
Spread quickly Especially online, many people see a
single post
That freak tried to sit with me on the bus today. #seatstaken
Either learn to shoot or learn to bench. How do some people get on varsity? #blewthegame
Everyone knows that you’re not good enough for Brian, so start playing in your own league you fatty.
People who only wear sweatpants to school… #hotmess
I’m honestly just trying to help you, but if you’re going to dress like that you might as well stop talking to me.
It Is or It Isn’t? How many of you see messages like
these every day? Will you think before you post next time? Remember: if you’re unsure, don’t post
it! Once it’s online, it can never truly be deleted.
Resources Sprigeo Online green form Make appointment
with guidance counselor
• www.cybertipline.com• www.hopeline.com
Cross the Line Everyone experiences bullying in some
form Nobody is ever alone
Were you surprised by the amount of people who crossed the line?
If we are surrounded by negativity, what can we do about it?
Positivity Movement What can you do to
create your own “Positivity Movement”?
We feel that harassment will always exist, but you can do your share! Like the Howard County
Positivity Chain and add your own link of encouragement.
www.facebook.com/hocopositivitychain