Vocabulary
What does DASA stand for?
Dignity for All Students Act
What is harassment?
is the creation of a hostile environment by conduct, verbal threats, intimidation, or abuse that interferes with a student's well-being.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is defined as the intentional and repeated use of behavior by an individual or group that is meant to intimidate, harass, or harm another student.
Bullying can be physical, verbal, social, or psychological in nature and may occur in person or through electronic means (cyberbullying).
Who is responsible for enforcing DASA in Schools?
School Administrators, teachers, and staff
What is the process for reporting a DASA Violation?
Speak Up, Report, Follow-UP
How do you define rude behavior?
Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.
Name Three (3) forms of Harassment
Sexual, Racial, Gender
According to DASA what are three characteristics of Bullying
Intentional Behavior
Repetition
Power Imbalance
True or False: Schools are required to have a DASA Coordinator.
True
Who are the DASA Liaisons for SYES & SYMS?
Scott McMillan for SYES
Kamille Patrick-Bennett for SYMS
How do you define Mean Behavior?
Purposely saying or doing something to hurt someone
once (or maybe twice).
Define Racial Harassment
is defined as any behavior or conduct based on a student's race, color, or ethnicity that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment.
Name three forms of bullying
Physical
Verbal
Social
Cyberbullying
What is the role of the DASA coordinator?
Is responsible for receiving reports, coordinating investigations, and ensuring compliance with DASA.
True
How do you define Bias?
is defined as a preconceived notion or attitude towards a person or group that is based on characteristics such as race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity
Define Gender Harassment
is defined as any behavior or conduct based on a student's race, color, or ethnicity that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment.
True or False: Bullying and Harassment are the same.
False:
Repetition: Bullying usually involves repeated behavior, while harassment can be a single incident or ongoing.
Power Dynamics: Bullying often includes a power imbalance, whereas harassment may not.
Intent: Bullying is typically intentional, while harassment may or may not be intended to cause harm.
Scope: Harassment is a broader term that can encompass bullying but also includes other forms of harmful conduct.
What must schools do annually to comply with DASA?
Provide DASA training to staff and educate students on their rights under DASA.
How do you submit a DASA report?
You submit a report
When was DASA enacted?
July 1, 2012
is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment, interfering with a student's ability to participate in or benefit from school programs, activities, or services.
Who is impacted by bullying?
The school community because
CULTURE IS EVERYTHING!
How should schools handle DASA-Related incidents in their annual reporting?
Schools must include in their annual report to the state, ensuring transparency and accountability.
True or False: Are Parents are notified and potentially involved in the resolution process?
True. Parents can also report incidents on behalf of their children.