Should Students Who Engage in Cyberbullying, Even Off Campus Face Sanctions at School?
Should Students Who Engage in Cyberbullying, Even Off Campus Face Sanctions at School?
ENGL 103 Writing and Rhetoric
Leighsah Ruiz
Brandman University
Everyone, at some point in their life has been exposed to or; witnessed some type of bullying. Since this type of behavior is traditionally witnessed, victims has a means of accusing the other student. Technology is undeniably apart of everyday life, especially in that of today’s youth. Cyberbullying has become a nationwide epidemic due to the dramatic impact technology has on communication in our society.
Although criminalization for cyberbullying would be an infringement of one’s right to freedom of speech; it does not negate the fact that the victims of these acts feel violated and/or harassed. Many times this leaves it’s victims feeling helpless and alone. This is an infraction of one’s rights as well. Cyberbullying is stalking and abusive, and therefore should be criminalized. It is a form of abuse can lead to other types of violence including murder and suicide.
The scope of student rights is to guarantee the of protection of students against improper institutional actions or decisions in such areas as academic freedom, due process, disclosure of records, discrimination, or violation of civil liberties or citizenship rights, according to the
Institute of Education Sciences. These right’s pertain to all students. They should be free to express themselves, in the same way, they have the right to feel protected and safe on and off school property. The right to self expression in any form does not give one the right inflict hurt or pain to another individual. It has been shown that students are more likely to confide in their parents than in school personnel when they are victims of cyberbullying; therefore, it is important that parents be prepared to respond in helpful ways if such a situation arises. A survey of
ENGL 103 Writing and Rhetoric
Leighsah Ruiz
Brandman University
Everyone, at some point in their life has been exposed to or; witnessed some type of bullying. Since this type of behavior is traditionally witnessed, victims has a means of accusing the other student. Technology is undeniably apart of everyday life, especially in that of today’s youth. Cyberbullying has become a nationwide epidemic due to the dramatic impact technology has on communication in our society.
Although criminalization for cyberbullying would be an infringement of one’s right to freedom of speech; it does not negate the fact that the victims of these acts feel violated and/or harassed. Many times this leaves it’s victims feeling helpless and alone. This is an infraction of one’s rights as well. Cyberbullying is stalking and abusive, and therefore should be criminalized. It is a form of abuse can lead to other types of violence including murder and suicide.
The scope of student rights is to guarantee the of protection of students against improper institutional actions or decisions in such areas as academic freedom, due process, disclosure of records, discrimination, or violation of civil liberties or citizenship rights, according to the
Institute of Education Sciences. These right’s pertain to all students. They should be free to express themselves, in the same way, they have the right to feel protected and safe on and off school property. The right to self expression in any form does not give one the right inflict hurt or pain to another individual. It has been shown that students are more likely to confide in their parents than in school personnel when they are victims of cyberbullying; therefore, it is important that parents be prepared to respond in helpful ways if such a situation arises. A survey of