Franklin Central High School Bullying Bullying

What is Bullying? Definition Types A person is being bullied when he or she is exposed, REPEATEDLY and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more persons Imbalance of Power Repeated Actions Intentional Actions Unwanted One-Sided Physical Social/Relational Verbal Electronic/Written

Normal Conflict Bullying Equal Power Takes Responsibility Happens Occasionally Effort to Resolve Problem Accidental Two-Sided Equal Emotional Reaction Argument or Fight/Retaliation _________________________________________________________________ Imbalance of Power Seeking Control or Attention Repeated Negative Actions Trying to Gain Material Things or Power Purposeful No Remorse – Blames Victim Threat of Physical or Emotional Hurt No Effort to Solve a Problem Strong Emotional Reaction on Behalf of Victim Bullying

Physical Characteristics Tactics Intimidation Control Humiliation Power Domination Threat to One’s Safety Physical Attacks Pushing Shoving Kicking Spitting Extortion (money, belongings, lunch, etc.) Defacing Victim’s Property Repeated Physical Attacks Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

Social/Relational, Verbal, Electronic/Written Characteristics Tactics Social Cruelty Manipulation Hurt Feelings Subtle Rejection/Ostracism Character Assassination Humiliation Intimidation Name Calling (one-sided) Isolating the Victim Ethnic Slurs Spreading False Rumors Inappropriate Use of Social Media/Technology Posting Unwanted Photos, Comments, Videos, Etc.

Bystanders Bullying situations involve more than the bully and the victim. They also involve BYSTANDERS – those who watch bullying happen or hear about it. An important new strategy for bullying prevention focuses on the powerful role of the bystander. Depending on how bystanders respond, they can either contribute to the problem or the solution. Bystanders rarely play a completely neutral role, although they may think they do.

Bystanders Helpful Hurtful Some bystanders INSTIGATE by prodding the bullying to begin ENCOURAGE the bullying by laughing, cheering, or making comments that further stimulate the bullying JOIN IN once it has begun Most bystanders PASSIVELY ACCEPT bullying by Watching and doing nothing. Often without realizing it, these bystanders also contribute to the problem Passive bystanders provide the audience a bully craves and the silent acceptance that allows bullies to continue their hurtful behavior Bystanders have the power to play a key role in preventing or stopping bullying. Some bystanders DIRECTLY INTERVENE by Discouraging the bully Defending the victim Redirecting the situation away from bullying Other Bystanders GET HELP by Rallying support from peers to stand up against bullying Reporting the bullying to adults

Consequences of Bullying on the Victim Low Self-Esteem Headaches Anxiety Skin Problems Fearfulness Sleep Problems Depression Crying Social Withdrawal Abdominal Pain Poor Social Skills School refusal Excessive Dependence on Adults Self-harm or suicide

Consequences of Bullying On the Bully On Bystanders Aggression Antisocial behavior Dropping out of School Bringing Weapons to School Convictions for Crime Difficulty Controlling Emotions Traffic Violations Depression/Suicide Pressure to Participate in Bullying Anxiety about Speaking to Someone about Bullying Powerlessness to Stop Bullying Vulnerability to Being Victimized Guilt for Not Defending the Victim

Tattling vs. Reporting Tattling Reporting Unimportant Can Handle by Self Purpose is to get Someone in Trouble Behavior is Accidental Harmful or Dangerous Physically or Psychologically Need Help from an Adult to Solve Purpose is to Keep People SAFE Behavior is Purposeful

How To Report Bullying Counselors Administrators Report Cases of Bullying Immediately – Do Not Wait Anonymous Tip Line (Posted in Lockers) Talk to Counselor, Teacher, Administrator, or Other Trusted Adult at School Grade 9 (A-Z) Miss Simpson Grades 10-12 (A-B) Mr. Siegert (C-Go) Mrs. Jacobs (Gr-Mar) Mrs. Davis (Mas-Sa) Mrs. Borom (Sc-Z) Mrs. Rose Mr. Koers 9th Grade Mr. Eckerle 10th Grade Mrs. Matasovsky 11th Grade Mr. Zartman 12th Grade Mr. Kellison