• Reporting Bullying

    At Jackson, when incidents (harassment, bullying, etc.) occur, they are reported and responded to by staff following the school-wide reporting procedure (see above). In addition, the following distinctions are considered:

    Conflict vs. bullying - What’s the difference?

    Conflict

    • Is a struggle between two or more people who perceive they have incompatible goals or desires.
    • Occurs naturally as we interact with one another. It is a normal part of life that we will not always agree with other people about the things we want, what we think, or what we want to do.
    • There is equal power between those involved.

     

    Bullying

    • Is behavior with the intent to hurt, harm, or humiliate. 
    • Is unfair, one-sided, and there is an imbalance of power*. 
    • Happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose.
    • Can be repeated or threatened to be repeated.

    *Power can mean the person that is bullying is older, bigger, stronger.

     

    Other definitions:

    • Bully - The person doing the bullying.
    • Target - The person being bullied.
    • Bystanders are those who watch bullying happen.
    • Upstanders are those that take a stand against an act of injustice or bullying. They are part of the solution and help stop bullying by reporting bullying to an adult. 
    • Telling/Reporting - The intentional act of keeping everyone safe and helping someone who is struggling or being hurt.
    • Tattling/Snitching - The intentional act of trying to get someone in trouble or make yourself look good.
     

    Cyberbullying

    • Is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. 
    • It can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. 
    • Includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. 
    • It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. 
    • Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.
The steps we take

  • Anonymous Reporting

  • Students and families at Jackson have multiple means to report a problem to staff

    1. Any teacher, counselor or administrator would be happy to talk to you about conflicts or concerns you are having, and we take each report seriously. We recognize that making a report can feel vulnerable, but one very confidential way to reach our Student Support team is through the Student Support Team page.

    2. We know that sometimes you need to tell us RIGHT NOW. Students and families can report 24 hours a day through the JMS website, through Safe Oregon and through the district's Title IX web portal.