1. Juvenile Minority Sensitivity Training
Effects of Juvenile Bullying
Effects of Juvenile Bullying
2008 In-Service Law Enforcement Training

2. Training Objectives Define bullying.
Differentiate the roles involved with the cycle of bullying.
Describe the characteristics of bullying behavior (physical, verbal and psychological) and the crimes encountered by law enforcement.
Determine effective strategies and preventative measures when encountering bullying behavior.

3. Luke Woodham In 1997, he: Killed his mother
Killed 2 students at school
Wounded 7 others
“I couldn’t find a reason not to do it”

4. Bullying
Involves intentional, and largely unprovoked, efforts to harm another.
Can be physical or verbal, and direct or indirect in nature.
Repeated negative actions over time
Imbalance of physical or psychological power

6. Cyberbullying
Harassment and bullying that takes place online or through the use of electronic devices and information to send or post cruel or harmful messages about an individual or group.

7. Cyberbullying Examples:
Spreading rumors about someone through instant messaging
Threatening someone on a blog or
Creating hurtful websites against someone
Harassing someone on their mobile phone through calls or text messages

8. 1 of 3 Teens and 1 of 6 Preteens are Victims of Cyberbullying

9. Racial Bullying Making racial slurs Writing graffiti
Mocking the victim’s culture
Making offensive gestures

10. Sexual Bullying Passing unwanted notes, jokes, pictures, and taunts
Starting rumors of a sexual nature
Physically intrusive behaviors
Grabbing private parts
Forcing someone to engage in sexual behaviors

11. The Bullying Circle A The Bully/Bullies
Start the bullying & take an active part Y C
The Victim
The one who is exposed
Supporters,
Passive Bully/Bullies
Support the bullying but do not take an active part

12. Physical Signs Cuts, bruises, scratches Headaches, stomachaches
Damaged possessions
“Missing” possessions that need to be replaced

13. Emotional Signs Withdrawal and/or shyness Anxiety Depression
Aggression

14. Behavioral/Social Signs
Changes in eating or sleeping habits (e.g., nightmares)
No longer wanting to participate in activities once enjoyed
Beginning to bully siblings or mistreat family pets
Hurting self, attempting or threatening suicide
Suddenly changing friends

15. Academic signs Not wanting to go to school
Changing method of going to school
changing walking route
wanting to be driven instead of riding the bus
Drop in grades

16. Psychological Effects for Victims
Accompanies the victim into adulthood
Have trouble making social and emotional adjustments
Depression and other mental health problems, including schizophrenia
May commit suicide
Loneliness and difficulty making friends
Humiliation
Insecurity
Loss of self-esteem
May develop a fear of going to school

17. The Bullying Circle A G B F Y C D E Defenders of the Victim
Dislike the bullying & help or try to help the victim
The Bully/Bullies
Start the bullying & take an active part G B
Follower, Henchmen
Take an active part but do not start the bullying
Possible Defenders
Dislike the bullying & think they ought to help (but do not) F Y
Supporters,
Passive Bully/Bullies
Support the bullying but do not take an active part C
The Victim
The one who is exposed
Passive Supporters,
Possible Bully/Bullies
Like the bullying but do not display open support
Disengaged Onlookers
Watch what happens but do not take a stand D E

18. Breaking the Circle A G F Y E B D C Defenders of the Victim
Dislike the bullying & helps the victim
The Bully/Bullies
Start the bullying & take an active part G F
Defenders Supporter Y
Follower, Henchmen
May not be as ready to act E
Possible Defender B
The Victim
The one who is exposed
Passive Defender D
Disengaged Onlooker C

19. B L L Y I N G U
Behavior Chart

20. Crimes Encountered Fighting Vandalism Stolen property
Underage drinking
Weapons

21. Arrest Totals of Juveniles Under 18 in North Carolina in 2006

22. Other Problem Behaviors
Aggressive adults
Gangs and delinquent activities
Domestic situations
Spousal abuse
Domestic violence

23. Effective Strategies Have good communication skills – LISTEN
Have a good working relationship with the schools
Investigate the bullying incident

24. Key Steps to Help Prevent Cyberbullying
Be aware of the dangers children face on the internet.
Educate yourself on today’s technology.
Teach kids to tell adults if they’re bullied.
Every school must have a proven anti-bullying program.
Watch for signs that your child may be a victim.
Keep computers in common areas of homes.

25. Training Objectives Define bullying.
Differentiate the roles involved with the cycle of bullying.
Describe the characteristics of bullying behavior (physical, verbal and psychological) and the crimes encountered by law enforcement.
Determine effective strategies and preventative measures when encountering bullying behavior.