Chesco DA Brings Anti-Bullying Program to Devon Prep

The following was provided to Patch by Devon Prep:

Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan along with First Assistant DA Michael Noone and Chester County Prosecutor Ryan Borchik recently presented a program on Bullying and Harassment to Devon Prep Upper School students.

They discussed the characteristics of bullies and victims, what qualifies as bullying and what can be done to prevent it. In addition the men discussed sexual harassment, the types of harassment, what the consequences are, and what qualifies as appropriate and inappropriate behavior.

Mr. Borchik urged the students not to put themselves in situations where mistakes can be made, especially as they go off to college where they will have more freedom. Mr. Noone agreed, explaining that “an arrest record will follow you for the rest of your life.” He urged the young men to ask themselves, “Am I putting myself in the best situations to capitalize on the benefits I already have?”

After their presentation the three attorneys answered questions from the audience and later took the time to speak with students individually.