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Safe Campus Primer

Question # 11: If bullying has occurred not in school but in public places like the church
courtyard, etc., do we need to report that incident or not?

Answer: If you experience bullying in any place, you must share it with your immediate family
and proper authorities such as pastor, priest, elders, police, security officer or administrator of
the establishment. Do not fear telling your parents or authorities about the incident. You should
not tolerate it and the best way to stop it is to tell the right people about it. If the bully is another
student from school, or if the bully is affecti ng yours and your studies, it is best to inform the
school authorities who are concerned about your total well being.

Question # 12: What can someone do if they are being alienated by their fellow block
mates? What would happen to the block mates that are alienating and to the alienated?

Answer: Excluding someone from the group or any other activity is a clear act of social bullying
which is defined by R.A. 10627 as any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior
intended to hurt others or to belittle another individual or group. See Question # 1 for suggested
ways.

Question # 13:
Aside from our family and friends, who else can we turn to about our bullying
experiences?

In school, please inform your teachers, instructors, guidance counselors, sponsors/mentors,
Deans, Deputy Principals, Principal or the College Director, other Offices and ask for help.

Question # 14: What are the possible punishments for bullying? What happens if they
don't stop after being given a specific punishment?

Answer: As one of the major offenses against the Student Code of Conduct (SGEN Student
Handbook), any act of bullying (real time or in cyberspace) has consequences that may range
from restitution or monetary reimbursement due to damages, community services, probation,
suspension, disqualification from receivi ng honors upon graduation, disqualification from any
elective or appositive office in student organizations, non readmission, exclusion from the rolls or
dismissal, or expulsion, without prejudice to any criminal prosecution on top of the administrati ve
sanctions.

Question # 15: As a person who has experienced bullying, is it okay to fight back?

Answer: You should not fight back. Instead, as stated under the Anti-Bullying Act, you should
make the necessary report to the school administration for them to investigate and take action as
needed. The bully can even be criminally prosecuted if the act is tantamount to a crime.
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