Bullying & Cyber-Bullying

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Report Bullying or Cyber-Bullying

Whether you are the target of Cyber-bullying or someone that you know has been victimized, you do have the power to stop it.

Cyber-bullying is a crime in Nevada.

Cyber-bullying is a harmful, threatening or fear evoking post of text, pictures, video or anything online (or through the use of any technological device) against one person by one or more persons that is purposeful in nature and, usually, repeated over time. It is often an ORCHESTRATED attack. Although you may not see it-it hurts emotionally, physically and socially nonetheless.

Roy Martin Middle School will do everything to assist you in putting a stop to this crime. If it proves necessary, the school will contact Clark County Metropolitan Police (Metro), the police department has trained computer forensic specialists who can track down those responsible.

​​​​​​Click on the image above to Report Cyber Bullying to Roy Martin MS

This report goes to the administrators of Roy Martin Middle School. It is always best that you report all the facts ( information such as Names, dates, times, and anything else that you believe might help ) but, if you choose, you can remain anonymous by withholding your name.

Remember, the school can be far, far, more effective if we have ALL the information. When you provide your name, as well as any other information, this information is kept confidential and only those who need to know the facts (administrators of the school, the school district, and police departments) will receive your information.

 

Cyber-bullying became a crime in Nevada effective July 1, 2010

Anyone caught trying to “harm, threaten or cause emotional distress to other students, teachers, or school employees” can be charged with misdemeanor offenses that may include jail time.

July 1, 2010 SB-163 adds bullying and cyber-bullying as prohibited activities in schools to ensure safe learning environments. The law addresses cyber-bullying no matter where the act occurs and will be enforced to insure safe learning environments both at school and home. Since bullying with computers, cell phones, and websites is on the rise, the law focuses on cyber-bullying. By placing the new law in the existing anti-bullying statute, district attorneys now have the authority to bring charges against cyber bullies

NRS 388.133 (2009) defines Cyber Bullying as bullying through the means of electronic communication. "Electronic communication" is defined as the communication of any written, verbal or pictorial information through the use of an electronic device including, without limitation, a telephone, cellular phone, a computer or any similar means of communication."

NRS 388.135 (2001) prohibits pupils and school employees and officials from engaging in Cyber Bullying on the premises of any public school, public school sponsored activity, or on any school bus.

NRS 388.133 (2009) requires the Department of Education to prescribe by regulation a policy for all school districts and public schools to provide a safe and respectful learning environment free of bullying, Cyber Bullying, harassment and intimidation. One of the elements the policy must include is training in positive human relations with pupils without the use of bullying, Cyber Bullying, intimidation or harassment.

NRS 389.520 (2009) requires that the standards for computer education include a review of the ethical use of computers and other electronic devices, methods to ensure the prevention of Cyber Bullying, instruction on the safe use of computers and other electronic devices including instruction on how to avoid harassment, Cyber Bullying and other unwanted communication.

Metro Police and Clark County School District officials are sending a message to parents: cyber bullying is officially a crime. A letter has been sent home to parents and guardians giving notice that a new law is in effect since July 1st which makes it illegal to threaten a CCSD student or employee through oral, written or electronic communication.

Metro Lt. Ray Steiber says, "It's easy to say, just ignore it. But we just don't ignore it. Children don't just ignore it. They harbor that and they hold that in. It's up to parents to find out what's going on. Listen to what they're telling you. That will give you some good insight on how to handle the situation."

Metro says all incidents of cyber bullying should be reported. Police can, and will locate the source.