Bullying

Bullying: The Definition 2  Bullying is verbal, physical or psychological abuse or teasing accompanied by real or perceived imbalance of power. it is repeated, deliberate, unwanted  Research indicates that bullying negatively affects the school environment and affects a students ability to learn.

Types of bullying Direct: Usually physical  Pushing, shoving, hitting attacking  Most done by males

Indirect Usually verbal  Name-calling, taunting, teasing, spreading rumors, gossip  Most done by females

Hazing Ritual done by group in order to belong What are groups who could be associated with hazing? What are type of things Someone might have to do To belong to a group?

Cyberbullying Bullying that occurs on the internet, mobile phones and other electronic technology  Posting pictures, messages, using someone else’s name or account to spread rumors

Bully Characteristics Bullies want POWER-find pleasure in dominating others Bullies believe it is ok to bully others Want to see a reaction from victims Victim is usually someone who has a limited social network Bullies often come from homes in which physical violence is used, may have been bullied themselves

Effects on victim Physical  Injuries, physical illness

Social Loss of friends Loss of trust

Emotional Feel alone Helpless Fear Stress Self Esteem Issues

Academic Drop in attendance Skip School Drop is grades

Bullying: The Effects 12 Bullying can be attributed to: Fear Loss of self Anger Hurt School absences Dropping out of school

Bullying: The Effects 13 Bully can impact the life of a victim long into their adulthood Bullying can be as devastating as other trauma. Such as: Physical abuse Sexual abuse

Bullying: the issues 14 Boys More likely to admit bullying Bullied boys and girls When bullying girls, will often use demeaning comments about appearance and sexual comments Girls Tend to bully other girls Use demeaning comments or insults and name calling

Bullying: The Locations 15 Students reveal that bullying occurs On the bus In the hallway In the cafeteria In the bathrooms or locker rooms On the playground or outside the school. Where is a student safe?

Bullying: The Reasons 16 Students report the most common reasons for bullying are: Being overweight Not dressing “right” Looking “different” Acting “weird”

Bullying: Student Reaction 17 Most common strategies Walking away Saying something mean back Hitting back Telling the bully to stop (notice no mention of telling an adult!) More boys used physical violence and more girls were empathetic to victims of bullying.

Bullying: Why do they do it? 18 Bullies tend to be victims themselves. They are hurt They are insecure They want to feel “in control” They want to be popular or “cool” in the eyes of other kids.

Communication 19 Aggressive : being overly forceful, pushy, or hostile. “No! You can’t copy my homework. You’re a loser!” Passive: unwilling/unable to express feelings in a direct or firm manner. “I guess you can copy, but please don’t say anything.” Assertive: (most effective) clearly & respectfully. “Sorry. I am not comfortable allowing you to copy my work.”