1. Karen McCuiston kmccuiston@murraystate.edu Kentucky Center for School Safety Murray State University

2. Bully or Buddy? By: Makayla,Kayla, and Heather

3. Types of Bullying Cyber Bullying- When you get on the web and make fun of someone. Physical Bullying- When you kick, punch, pinch, and hit. Verbal Bullying- Calling people names; gossiping; making fun of; calling them ugly Emotional Bullying—excluding; hurting their feelings

4. Why is bullying bad? When you bully someone it hurts people. You could cause someone to hurt themselves, and you could also get hurt. You could get in trouble when you bully. People will remember you as a bully.

5. In 2011 25.2% of students in middle grades in Kentucky reported having been bullied by someone else on school property!

6. Many children try not to show the hurt. They keep it hidden inside, which is even more painful!

7. Be a Buddy! When a new student comes to your school, talk to them and be their friend. If you see someone being bullied, let them know you support them and tell a teacher or other trusted adult.

8. Laws in Kentucky Against Bullying Kentucky’s anti-bullying legislation (KRS 158.156) was codified in 2008 after the passage of House Bill 91. This legislation requires the Kentucky Department of Education to provide guidance to local school districts to assist with the implementation of the law at the local level. Additionally, the legislation requires that “model policies” (bullying, code of conduct, and supervision of students) be provided to school districts.KRS 158.156House Bill 91guidance model policies Kentucky also has relevant laws against harassment (KRS 525.070) and cyberbullying or harassing communications (KRS 525.080).KRS 525.070KRS 525.080

9. Lean on Me L ean on others in my school when I need help and allow others to lean on me. E xcel at treating all students and staff how I want to be treated. A chieve relationships with adults in my school so I will feel safe. N otice and report when others need help.

10. Stop Bullying Today Raise your hand if you have ever been bullied. Raise your hand if you pledge to never bully anyone!

11. Sources http://education.ky.gov/school/sdfs/pages/bu llying.aspx http://education.ky.gov/school/sdfs/pages/bu llying.aspx www.googleimages.com