EDUCATION:
Parents & STUDENTS

Together, we can all take
action to #BlockTheBullies

  • 1

    SCREENSHOT IT

  • 2

    BLOCK IT

  • 3

    REPORT IT

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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.

The 3 Steps by Tristan Jass & CoThe 3 Steps by Tristan Jass & CoThe 3 Steps by Tristan Jass & Co

Social Media basketball Influencer and Buckets Over Bullying Co-Founder Tristan Jass and local Chicago teens shared the important steps any child can take.

1. Screenshot It.
2. Block It.
3. Report It.

The 3 Steps by Tristan Jass & CoThe 3 Steps by Tristan Jass & CoThe 3 Steps by Tristan Jass & Co

REMEMBER

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.

WE MUST

Educate

  • Expose the lasting mental and emotional harm caused by cyberbullying.

Empower

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

Advocate

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

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.

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READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

If you are interested in bringing student social media safety training to your school, please visit the Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS)  School Program page to learn more or schedule a presentation.
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CYBERBULLYING

Buckets Over Bullying is proud to have facilitated the social media safety education of over 
11,000 Chicago-area students 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

SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY REVIEWS
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY REVIEWS
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY REVIEWS

St. Helen School

“We appreciate the generosity extended to us at St. Helen School by Mr. and Mrs. Bronstein and Mr. Piesner.  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

“My school, Roycemore School,  was fortunate enough to have the Organization for Social Media Safety, visit and present imperative information about social  media and how it is negatively impacting teens & young adults mental health. The Social Media Safety presentation was informative and eye-opening, about an issue present among the student body, social media. Mr. Ed Peisner did an amazing job keeping the students engaged and adjusting his presentation based on the age of the students. In all divisions, he presented through the interactive experience of a clicker for students to share their voice and be heard. The anonymous aspect created a safe space for students to share their experiences and not feel judged. The curriculum itself was more informative than most social media talks in previous schools I have attended. In addition to the informative aspect of this talk, it was empathic in a way I haven’t seen before. Ed being open to sharing his story, resonated with myself and the student body in an incredibly empathic way. Hearing his story made the student body want to engage in this talk more because it had a strong meaning and drive behind it. “

Alex Murphy Student Organizer

Roycemore School

St. Helen School

“We appreciate the generosity extended to us at St. Helen School by Mr. and Mrs. Bronstein and Mr. Piesner.  They spoke to our parents and 6th through 8th-grade students regarding pertinent social media safety and shared their heartwarming personal stories