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Cyber-bullying
Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 5 This assignment exposes students to Cyber-bullying. In this assignment, students are
asked to view a video on cyber bullying and respond to two questions related to their
jurisdiction’s response and laws that are related to cyber bullying. Students are also
asked to identify and discuss initiatives that their school system has instituted to
address the issue. After responding to the questions, students are asked to give their
analysis as to whether the feel enough is being done to address the issue, what
changes they would make to the law, and how they would respond as a parent.
Part 1: Answer the following questions:
1. What steps have been taken in your own jurisdiction to address cyber-bullying?
In your answer, include and cite current laws that have been enacted to address
this issue.
2. Identify and discuss school initiatives that address the issue of bullying in
schools.
Answers must be at least 250 words.
Part 2: Watch the video on Cyberbullying in the Unit 5 Readings and Resources
After watching the video and answering the bullying questions in Part 1 (above), what
are your thoughts? Include:
1. Is enough being done to address the issue?
2. What changes would you make in the law?
3. As a parent, how would you handle the situation if your child was
The victim
The perpetrator
Your analysis must be at least 250 words.
The requirements for your paper are:
250 word (minimum) responses to questions and 250 word (minimum) analysis (500 words total).
Paper should be double spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt. font, APA formatting.
Refer to the grading rubric on the next page.
Be sure to read the grading criteria by which your paper will be evaluated before you write the paper and again after you write your paper.
Unit 5 Assignment
CRJ 201 – Juvenile Justice
Grading Rubric
Criteria Needs Improvement
Average Exemplary Points Earned
0 - 4 Points 5 – 7 Points 8 - 10 Points Total
Cyberbullying questions
Questions not address or inadequately addressed. Did not cite the current laws in your jurisdiction.
Addressed questions and cited the current laws in your jurisdiction but missing some key detail.
Fully addressed questions and cited the current laws in your jurisdiction.
0 - 4 Points 5 - 7 Points 8 - 10 Points
Analysis Did not address or inadequately addressed whether enough is being done. Did not suggest changes to the law
Addressed whether enough is being done and suggested changes but missing some key detail.
Addressed whether enough is being done and suggested changes in full detail.
0 - 4 Points 5 - 7 Points 8 - 10 Points
Parental perspective
Did not address, or inadequately addressed how you would handle the situation if your child was 1. victim and 2. Perpetrator.
Addressed how you would handle the situation if your child was 1. victim and 2. perpetrator but missing some key detail.
Fully addressed how you would handle the situation if your child was 1. victim and 2. perpetrator.
0 - 1 Points 2 - 3 Points 4 - 5 Points
Clear and professional writing and format; length requirements
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed; Length requirements not met
Few errors that do not impede professional presentation; Length requirements partially met
Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free; Length requirements fully met
TOTAL: /35