We are increasingly aware that bullying is a problem in our schools and communities! More and more schools and communities are working to heighten awareness and implement effective anti- Bullying policies and practices!

But what exactly is it?? What is bullying?? We use the word a lot, but do we really know what it means??

Divide into groups of 7 to minutes for Discussion Group Activity. Designate a recorder Designate someone to share results with the entire group.

How do you define bullying? What is bullying? What is not bullying?

Bullying encompasses many different behaviors in a variety of settings, not all of which are apparent. We need to remember that: Not all school violence is bullying! Not all bullying is violent!

In the school setting, bullying can involve: Student against student Student against teacher/staff Teacher/staff against student Teacher/staff against Teacher/staff

Bullying encompasses many different behaviors in a variety of settings, not all of which are apparent. It also varies and changes from place to place and age to age.

No one single definition! Most definitions, however, share some common ideas that help us identify and intervene appropriately and effectively!

Intentional Harmful Can be physical, verbal, emotional, relational Direct and Indirect Repeated or systematic

Typically involves Power Differences Power comes in different forms: physical Social Economic Structural Political