1. Ashley Swanson

2. “There comes a time when silence is betrayal” -Martin Luther King Jr.

3. Bullying

4. Bullying: unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Bullying includes: Imbalance of power Bullies use their power (physical, strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity) to control or harm others Repetition Behaviors happen more than once

5. Verbal bullying: saying or writing mean things Social bullying: hurting someone’s reputation or relationships (relational bullying) Physical bullying: hurting someone’s body or possessions Cyber bullying: bullying that takes place using electronic technology

6. Bully: engages in the bullying behavior towards peer Victim: target of the bullying behavior Assistant: don’t start or lead bullying, but assist the bully Reinforcer: not directly involved, but give the bully an audience Outsider: remain separate from bullying situation Defender: defend the victim

7. The 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement found that, nationwide, 28% of 6-12 th grade students experienced bullying. (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics) The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System found that, nationwide, 20% of students in grades 9-12 experienced bullying. (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics)

8. The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System found that, nationwide, 16% of students in grades 9-12 experienced cyber bullying. (National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics)

9. Responding to bullying quickly and consistently sends the message that bullying is not acceptable. When bullying occurs: Intervene immediately Separate the kids involved Meet immediate medical needs Stay calm Model respectful behavior when finding out what happened

10. When finding out what occurred: Keep all involved students separate Listen to the story from all parties involved Listen without placing blame Do not label students as “bully” and “victim”

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12. Ornstein, A.C., Levine, D.U., Gutek, G.L., & Vocke, D.E. (2014). Foundations of Education. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. U.S. Department of Health and Human Development. Bullying. Retrieved from: www.stopbullying.gov