More often than not, nobody comes forward. There is an unspoken rule between many students forbidding “snitching.” Usually, it is a staff member who mentions an issue to Delgado, and he pursues the matter, by going to the area of conflict if the incidence is occurring at the time, or by calling in the students involved if he has their names. When students who were not involved in the incidence come forward, they simply give Delgado their information and leave.

What happens if someone is being bullied?

In a bullying case, the alleged bully will be called in. He or she is given one warning to stop the behavior and then is dismissed. Often, the victims are afraid of speaking up and reporting what’s happening because the bully’s friends are just as intimidating as the bully himself, but they should know that the warning issued applies to the bully’s friends as well. If any of them bullies the same person again, they face the same serious consequences—suspension, or at the least several detentions.

And if a student does come forward?

Students who forward are guaranteed anonymity and safety. If they participated in the incidence or misconduct, they are not free of responsibility, but depending on the seriousness of the situation the consequences may be reduced. Lying about involvement in the incidence, however, may make the consequences more severe.