Together, we can all take
action to #BlockTheBullies

  • 1

    SCREENSHOT IT

  • 2

    BLOCK IT

  • 3

    REPORT IT

LEARN THE 3 STEPS

1

Screenshot It

  • Capture the evidence.  Many platforms, like Snapchat, use disappearing messages – emboldening bullies who think they can’t get caught. Without evidence, it’s harder to hold them accountable.
  • Do not forward or share the evidence with other students or the victim. Seeing the content can cause additional harm.
  • Share the screenshot with a parent, guardian or an adult you trust so they can safely and cautiously take the right next steps.
  • Remember – evidence is for action, not circulation.
2

Block It

  • Block the bully’s account immediately to stop the harassment from reaching you or your friend or your peer.
  • Blocking limits exposure to harmful messages and helps prevent further emotional damage.
3

Report It

  • Tell a parent, guardian or an adult you trust immediately. Whether you’re the target or a bystander, your parent, guardian or trusted adult can guide you and ensure that protective actions are taken.
  • Report the incident to the platform and the school where it occurred, with help from an adult. Platforms have a responsibility to remove harmful content. Schools need to be notified whether their students are engaging in or experiencing cyberbullying.
  • Be aware: platforms and schools may not respond quickly or in a manner that protects the victim, which is why involving an adult right away is essential.
  • In severe cases, evidence should be taken to the police or shared with an attorney for legal support.

Watch Tristan Jass and Chicago-area teens help launch Buckets Over Bullying’s Cyberbullying CampaignWatch Tristan Jass and Chicago-area teens help launch
Buckets Over Bullying’s Cyberbullying CampaignWatch Tristan Jass and Chicago-area teens help launch
Buckets Over Bullying’s Cyberbullying Campaign

At the start of the school year, social media basketball Influencer and Buckets Over Bullying Co-Founder Tristan Jass and local Chicago teens shared the important steps any child can take to #BlockTheBullies:

1

Screenshot It.

2

Block It.

3

Report It.

Watch Tristan Jass and Chicago-area teens help launch Buckets Over Bullying’s Cyberbullying CampaignWatch Tristan Jass and Chicago-area teens help launch Buckets Over Bullying’s Cyberbullying CampaignWatch Tristan Jass and Chicago-area teens help launch Buckets Over Bullying’s Cyberbullying Campaign

Being an upstander means taking ACTION— privately, quickly, and with compassion. 

  • Your courage to get help could be the lifeline someone needs.
  • Cyberbullying is dangerous and can lead to deadly consequences.
  • Telling a parent, guardian or trusted adult isn’t “snitching”—it’s stepping up to protect someone who’s hurting. 
  • When you speak up, you’re not getting your friend or peer in trouble—you’re helping them find a way to get out of trouble and giving them the chance to be safe and supported.

Educate

  • We empower students, parents, and educators with the knowledge and resources to help navigate digital spaces safely, confidently, and responsibly.

Empower

  • Urge victims, bystanders, and parents to act swiftly and without fear.

Advocate

  • Hold cyberbullies and irresponsible adults, schools and social media platforms accountable.

The Prevalence of Cyberbullying & Suicide

Suicide is the

2nd

leading cause of death among America’s youth ages 10–19.

Adolescents and teens are up to

3x

more likely to inflict self harm, attempt or die by suicide if cyberbullied.

In recently conducted studies

46%

of students experience cyberbullying according to the Organization for 
Social Media Safety.

Combatting cyberbullying starts
with education.

The Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS) offers social media safety presentations to schools all across the country from 5th-12th grades. If you’re a teacher, school administrator, or just a concerned parent, OFSMS offers presentations on the most serious social media
-related dangers and how to prevent and safely respond to them, including: cyberbullying, social media addiction, social media-motivated violence and hate speech.

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Buckets Over Bullying is proud to have reached over 11,000 Chicago-area students with OFSMS social media safety presentations at the following schools:

Charles R. Henderson Elementary School

Bell Elementary School

Alexander Graham School

Oscar Mayer Magnet School

William J. Onahan Elementary School
Kenwood Academy High School
Bronzeville Academy

Josephine C. Locke Elementary

St. Benedict Preparatory School

Sacred Heart of Chicago

Saint Ignatius College Prep

Nazareth Academy
Rogers Park Montessori School

St. Helen School

Roycemore School

Francis W. Parker

Harriet Tubman Elementary School

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

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St. Helen School

“We appreciate the generosity extended to us at St. Helen School by Mr. and Mrs. Bronstein and Mr. Peisner.  They spoke to our parents and 6th through 8th-grade students regarding pertinent social media safety and shared their heartwarming personal stories. The sessions were packed with various topics that informed our school community on how to handle and prevent serious issues confronting us regarding the misuse of social media.  As one parent described the presentation as sobering, relevant, and unbelievably important to hear. Our day ended with a brief presentation by Jesse White and an exciting Jesse White Tumblers performance! Thank you for an exciting day and for bringing “Buckets Over Bullying” to our school!”

Dr. Shirley Morris Interim Principal

St. Helen School

Roycemore School

“Roycemore School is happy to have worked with Buckets Over Bullying and The Organization for Social Media Safety to provide important information to students, faculty, and parents of our community about online safety. With the information that was presented by Ed and Rose, we believe our students have gained a greater understanding of potential dangers online, how to protect themselves, and take care of their mental health. Thank you to Ed and Rose for providing us with compelling, engaging, and up-to-date information about these topics. Each of them shared their own stories about how they got into this work which was impactful for all those who were able to listen to them. We thank them for their strength and passion in pursuing this important work. We hope to have them back again in the future as we continue to provide curriculum for our students to keep them safe online.”

Morgan Graff Director of Marketing & Communications

Roycemore School

Nazareth Academy

“The Organization for Social Media Safety and Buckets Over Bullying gave an extremely impactful presentation that highlighted the real consequences of bullying and cyberbullying to students. The presentation influenced students at my school to think about their actions on social media before posting. All day after the presentation my classmates complimented how impactful the presentation was.” 

Alex P. Senior Student

Nazareth Academy

Oscar Mayer Magnet School

“The Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS) brought a depth of understanding to our parent community. They were not only willing to do this program virtually, which helped with a quick turnaround for attendance even with little advance notice, but they also made the online program interesting for our parent community. There were videos and chances for questions if needed. OFSMS gave us a strong beginning in the constant fight for safety in our school. The effects of online behaviors of our students trickles into our classrooms, and OFSMS was able to show parents why this work toward awareness is critical for our students’ success. Because of this type of programming, we are already seeing a level of awareness trickle down to our student population, and we have more students coming to talk to us about what they are experiencing. Thank you, OFSMS!”

Sarah H. Roche Assistant Principal

Oscar Mayer Magnet School

Expert School Speakers on Social Media Safety

Ben Tracy & The Safe Social Network

Since 2018, Ben Tracy has spoken to hundreds of thousands of students, parents, and educators in more than 40 states. In 2024, Ben accomplished something fewer than 400 people have ever achieved. He ran across America – 120 marathons and 3,125 total miles from coast to coast – to call attention to the dangers facing children online. In addition to running, Ben presented more than 50 times along the way and interviewed 10 families who lost children to social media-related harms. Learn more about his presentations.

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Presentations by Protect Young Eyes

As technology and social media become increasingly part of everyday life, education on how life online can be both helpful and hurtful becomes increasingly important. Protect Young Eyes provides live presentations to students, staff, and parents to provide the information needed to develop a healthy relationship with digital media. Learn more about their presentations on “Digital Safety (Wellness) for Every Age.”
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The Alexander Neville Foundation

The Foundation was created in memory of Alexander Neville, who lost his life at the age of 14 due to Fentanyl-laced pills from an illicit pharmacy that he had found online. Now his mother, Amy Neville, has made it her life’s mission to keep children safe from all forms of digital dangers. She visits schools and organizations to deliver talks and presentations for all ages on social media issues, the current state of the drug crisis and how it’s impacting our youth –and even Naloxone training. Learn more about her presentations.

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