Key Components

What terms are used in Guam anti-bullying laws and regulations?

Harassment, intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying, sexting, and sexual harassment.

Do these laws cover cyberbullying?

Yes.

What groups are listed under Guam anti-bullying laws and regulations?

The following groups are listed under Guam anti-bullying laws and regulations:

• Religion
• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Age
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Disability
• Height
• Weight
• Socio-economic status
• Any other distinguishing characteristic

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Is there a model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies for my school or district?

The Guam model policy is available on the Guam Department of Education website .

Which of the key components can be found in Guam anti-bullying laws, regulations, and model policies?

DEFINITIONS

Key Components	Present in Guam Laws and Regulations	Present in Guam Model Policy
Purpose	YES	NO
Scope	YES	YES
Prohibited Behavior	YES	YES
Enumerated Groups	YES	YES

DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT

Key Components	Present in Guam Laws and Regulations	Present in Guam Model Policy
District Policy	YES	N/A
District Policy Review	YES	N/A

DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Guam Laws and Regulations	Present in Guam Model Policy
Definitions	YES	YES
Reporting	YES	YES
Investigations	YES	YES
Written Records	NO	YES
Consequences	YES	YES
Mental Health	NO	YES

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

Key Components	Present in Guam Laws and Regulations	Present in Guam Model Policy
Communications	YES	YES
Training/Prevention	YES	YES
Transparency/Monitoring	YES	YES
Legal Remedies	YES	NO

NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.

What are the Guam laws and regulations that cover bullying?

• 9 GCA §28.100. Illegal Use of a Computer or Telecommunications Device to Disseminate Prohibited Materials Involving a Minor- Sexting; Crime Defined and Punished
• 17 GCA §3112.1. Policy against bullying

For More Information

Visit the Guam Department of Education’s “Bullying Prevention” webpage.

The key component framework used in the analysis of state laws is based on the review of legislation presented in the “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).

 

Content last updated on June 21, 2017