1. Bullying: The Action That Hurts Everyone By: Megan Jones, Daniel Owen, Brianna Brown

2. Our Book The Hate List by Jennifer Brown Synaposis: http://www.goodreads.co m/book/show/6316171- hate-list http://www.goodreads.co m/book/show/6316171- hate-list Advisory - Bullying

3. Have you ever been…. Called a name? Hit or harmed? Harrassed? Yelled at? The gossip of the school? Uncomfortable on the internet? Than you have been a victim of bullying.

4. Today we are going to discuss: What bullying is The signs of bullying And how to prevent or stop bullying

5. What is bullying? Types: – Verbal: name-calling, teasing – Social: spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships – Physical: hitting, punching, shoving, knocking out books – Cyberbullying: using the internet, mobile fphones or other digital technologies to harm others.

6. Students: Victims: – Unexplained injuries – Changes in eating habits – Runs away from conflict/home (avoiding places) – Talks about suicide/feels hepless – Suddenly has fewe friends – Complains of headaches or feeling sick – Acts differently than usual Attacker: – Is violent – Gets into fights/or trouble a lot – New belongings without explaniation – Won’ excpet responsibilty, blames ohers quickly – Has friends who bully others – Competivie nature – Has been bullied themself. Can you think of any more warning signs that someone is being bullied or is a bully?

7. Outcomes and Consequences Victims: – High anxiety – Feelings of saddnss – Loss of interest in activities – Increased thoughts about suicide – Decreased academic achievement/drop out or miss – Retalitate through violent measures Attacker: – High risk of abusing alcohol or drugs – Fight more frequently – Vandalize property – Engage in sexual activity – Are more abusive in all relationships – Commit more crimes

8. Statistics As of 2009: – One third of teens have reported being bullied at school. – Only one third of victims actually report the bullying – Females and white students bullied the most – 42% of kids are bullied online – 35% of kids have been threatened – Suicide, the third leading cause of death after accidents and homicides for 15-24 year old.

9. Statistics – 56% of students have witnessed bullying – “As these bullying statistics indicate, bullying is just getting worse in American schools. Many studies have shown that increasing domestic violence at home are leading to an increase in bullying online and at school.” http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-statistics.html http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-statistics.html

10. Educators Our job… – Provide a safe environment – Know school’s prevention program – Track any bullying incidents – Engage parents – Encourage students to report and stand up for each other – Educate students of the types of bullying – Implement school-wide and comprehensive programs (most successful strategies).

11. Families and Communities Everyone can help prevent an stop bullying – Need to be aware of warning signs – Discuss bullying with your children – Educate and support students – Get involved with the school

12. “It takes the entire school community to create an inviting school where everyone feels they belong and are safe. Working together, administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, and students can help stop bullying in your school” -www.stopbullying.gov

13. Preventive Measures Educate students – be smart online Understand why people bully Know warning signs – raise awareness Communicate frequently and effectively Monitor and report Create policies and rules – prevention curriculum

14. Helpful Tools and Websites A great PDF about cyberbullying http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ Electronic_Aggression_Researcher_Brief-a.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/ Electronic_Aggression_Researcher_Brief-a.pdf Use your internet for good: – Google “stop bullying” and plenty of valid sources will be at hand. – Our Favorite: Stopbullying.gov

15. More Books After reading the Hate List check out these books: – Thirteen Reasons by Jay Asher – By The Time You Read, I’ll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters – If I Stay by Gayle Forman

16. Parents are usually aware their children are bullying others? myth People who bully have power over those they bully? fact People who bully are insecure or have low self esteem? myth All children will outgrow bullying? myth Spreading rumors is a form of bullying? fact Only boys bully? myth http://www.stopbullying.gov/topics/what_is_bullying/test_your_knowledge/index.html

17. Together We can make a difference! – With your shoulder partner discuss what you will be doing in your classroom or within your community to help prevent bulling.

18. Are there any… Questions Comments Concerns

19. Resources: The Hate List - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/631617 1-hate-list http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/631617 1-hate-list Information- http://www.stopbullying.gov http://www.stopbullying.gov Statistics - http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullyin g-statistics-2009.html http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullyin g-statistics-2009.html