Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a broad range of behaviors or actions in which a person uses technology in a way that is perceived as aggressive or threatening to another person. To read more: http://studentaffairs.arizona.edu/assessment/documents/CyberbullyChapterFinal.pdf

• You should let the person know that what they are doing is not okay and ask them to stop. Make it clear that the contact is unwanted.
• Unfriend/block the person on social media or phone.
• Make a report through the Dean of Students Office: https://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/accountability/students/student-accountability

• Every situation is different and whether a specific case is considered a crime will depend on its specific factors.  Below are links to Arizona Statutes, the Student Code of Conduct, and information from ASUA Legal Services. Because of the uniqueness of each situation, we encourage you to utilize the great resources, listed below, and meet with someone in person who can help clarify your specific situation.
  • Arizona Statutes: http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/13/02916.htm&Title=13&DocType=ARS
  • University of Arizona Student Code of Conduct: http://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy%20Manual/5-308-Student%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf
  • ASUA Legal Services: http://legal.asua.arizona.edu/Legal_Services/home.html

• Student Assistance: (520) 621-7057: https://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/student-assistance/students/student-assistance
• Campus Health CAPS (Counseling and Psych Services): (520) 621-3334: https://www.health.arizona.edu/caps_about_us.htm
• Oasis Program Against Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence: (520) 626-2051: http://www.health.arizona.edu/hpps_oasis_program.htm
• ASUA Legal Services: http://legal.asua.arizona.edu/Legal_Services/home.html
• Fraternity and Sorority Programs: http://greek.arizona.edu/
• LGBTQ Affairs: http://lgbtq.arizona.edu/staff
• Women’s Resource Center: http://wrc.arizona.edu/meet-staff
• African American Student Affairs (AASA): http://aasa.arizona.edu/
• Asian Pacific American Student Affairs (APASA): http://apasa.arizona.edu/contact
• Guerrero Student Center: http://chsa.arizona.edu/contact
• Native American Student Affairs (NASA): http://nasa.arizona.edu/contact