Case File Investigation Worksheet
Top Secret
Case File Investigation
Official Report for Grade 2 Detectives
Detective Name
Date of Incident
1
The People Involved
Who was part of this story?
Me
A Classmate
A Group
Write their names here:
2
What Happened?
Draw or write exactly what happened. Be a "fact finder"!
3
Bully Clue Check
Did it happen before?
This was the first time.
It has happened before.
Was it on purpose?
I think it was an accident.
They meant to be mean.
The "Power" Question
Did the person use their size, their age, or more friends to make you feel "stuck" or small?
YES
NO
Bullying Decoder Guide
Bullying Decoder
Teacher & Counselor Investigation Guide
GRADE 2 REFERENCE
The 3 Clues of Bullying (RIP)
R
Repeated
It is not a one-time thing. It happens over and over again to the same person.
I
Intentional
The person is acting mean on purpose. It is not an accident or a misunderstanding.
P
Power Imbalance
The student feels they can't stop it. The other person is older, bigger, or has "social power."
Is it Bullying?
| Behavior | Definition | Example |
|---|
| Rude | Accidentally saying or doing something hurtful. | Cutting in line because they weren't paying attention. |
| Mean | Saying or doing something hurtful on purpose, but only once. | Saying "You can't sit here today" during a one-time fight. |
| Bullying | Intentional, repeated behavior where there is a power imbalance. | Calling someone the same name every recess and telling others not to play with them. |
Investigative Questions for 2nd Graders
1
"Tell me the story of what happened from the beginning."
Goal: Establish facts/sequence
2
"Has this happened with this person before? When?"
Goal: Check for repetition
3
"What were you doing right before it happened?"
Goal: Context and potential conflict triggers
4
"Did you feel like you could tell them to stop? Why or why not?"
Goal: Identify power imbalance/fear
5
"Was anyone else watching? What did they do?"
Goal: Identify witnesses and bystanders
Immediate Action Required?
If the student is in immediate physical danger or feels unsafe in the current environment, follow school safety protocol immediately.
Truth Seeker Slides
Truth Seekers
The Detective Guide to Friendship
Our Mission
Detectives look for facts.
Today, we will learn how to tell the difference between accidents, mean moments, and bullying.
Clue #1: The Repeat
Again and again!
Normal Conflict
You have a fight with a friend, but it doesn't happen every day.
🤝
Bullying
The same person is mean to the same student over and over.
🔁 🔁 🔁
Clue #2: On Purpose
Intentional!
Accident (Rude)
Someone forgot to include you or said something hurtful without thinking.
Oops! 😮
Bullying
They meant to hurt your feelings or leave you out to be mean.
Targeted 🎯
Clue #3: Power
Imbalance!
Bullying makes one person feel "small" and the other person feel "big."
Group vs. One
Bigger/Older
Feeling Stuck
What do I do?
1
Tell a Trusted Adult right away.
2
Tell the Facts (The Who and the What).
3
You are Brave for speaking up!