Anti-Bullying Contract

Cyber bullying refers to Internet bullying. Cyber bullying is a form of violence that can do lasting harm to people of all ages, but mainly adolescents and teens. Bullying statistics show that cyber bullying is a serious and growing problem. By being more aware of cyber bullying, teens and adults can help to fight it.

Bullying has been around forever but cyber-bullying is different because it lets a bully remain anonymous. It is easier to bully in cyberspace than it is to bully face to face. With cyber-bullying a bully can pick on people with much less risk of being caught.

Victims of cyber-bullying may experience many of the same effects as children who are bullied in person, such as a drop in grades, low self-esteem, a change in interests, or depression.

By signing this contract, {your name}, understands that:

Bullying can be physical, verbal, or emotional.
Bullying consists of, but is not limited to: name-calling, violence, theft, rumors, exclusion, threats, intimidation, put-downs and pranks, exposing pictures, leaking RL information.

People should all be treated with courtesy and equality regardless of age, gender, race, religion, orientation, size, disability, intelligence, athletic ability or popularity.
I pledge to uphold the following rules:

*To abide by this policy concerning bullying and harassment.

*To refuse to participate, condone, or encourage bullying of any kind.

*To stand up for victims of bullying.

*To encourage others to treat all people with respect and courtesy.

*To help make Second Life & other social websites a place where everyone feels safe, heard, and respected.

Let’s all take a stand together to stop this crime. It can all begin with YOU by signing this contract.

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*SPONSORED BY HIGH SOCIETY AND BLACK TIE SOCIETY!