In your own words, what does bullying look like. #1

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What is Bullying – video 4 minWhat is Bullying

Bullying Facts Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year. 1 in 3 U.S. students say they have been bullied at school, according to the Dept. of Health and Human Services Approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of bullying.

83 percent of girls, and 79 percent of boys report being bullied either in school or online Over two-thirds of students believe that schools respond poorly to bullying, with a high percentage of students believing that adult help is infrequent and ineffective. Over 30 percent of students admit to bullying classmates and peers

1 out 10 students drop out of school because of repeated bullying. Physical bullying increases in elementary school, peaks in middle school and declines in high school. Verbal abuse, on the other hand, remains constant. only percent of students who are bullied tell adults or authorities about their situations.

The Bureau of Justice reports that bullying often leads to violence. About 86 % in this study cite bullying as the reason that kids turn to lethal violence. There is a strong correlation between bullying and suicide related behaviors..

Just a stage A normal part of life Just physical “Just teasing” Kids being Kids Deserved What it isn’t

In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must be unwanted aggressive behavior by another youth or group of youths who are not siblings or current dating partners and include: An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their power—such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or harm others. Repetition: Bullying behaviors happen more than once or have the potential to happen more than once. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. Bullying: What it is #2

Anti Bullying David Scherker Be That One – video 1 min

In your own words, what type of people are bullies? #3

Who are they?  Are aggressive or easily frustrated  Have less parental involvement or having issues at home  Think badly of others  Have difficulty following rules  View violence in a positive way  Have friends who bully others #4 Remember, those who bully others do not need to be stronger or bigger than those they bully. The power imbalance can come from a number of sources— popularity, strength, cognitive ability—and children who bully may have more than one of these characteristics.

Why do they do it? To get power To sustain or gain popularity To get attention To copy what a person they admire does. Because that’s the way they’ve been treated by others. #5

Who is bullied? Are perceived as different from their peers, such as being overweight or underweight, wearing glasses or different clothing, being new to a school, or being unable to afford what kids consider “cool” Are perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves Are depressed, anxious, or have low self esteem Are less popular than others and have few friends #6 However, even if a child has these risk factors, it doesn’t mean that they will be bullied.

Bullies can be male or female Boys and girls are bullied in different ways - Boys are more likely to be bullied physically - Girls are more likely to be bullied socially #6

Who else is involved? Roles kids play when they witness bullying include: Kids who Assist: These children may not start the bullying or lead in the bullying behavior, but serve as an "assistant" to those who are bullying. These children may encourage the bullying behavior and occasionally join in. Kids who Reinforce: These children are not directly involved in the bullying behavior but they give the bully an audience. They will often laugh or provide support for the bully. This may encourage the bullying to continue. #7

Who else is involved? Outsiders: These children remain separate from the bullying situation. They neither reinforce the bullying behavior nor defend the child being bullied. Some may watch what is going on but do not provide feedback about the situation to show they are on anyone’s side. Even so, providing an audience may encourage the bullying behavior. These kids often want to help, but don’t know how. Kids who Defend: These children actively comfort the child being bullied and may come to the child's defense when bullying occurs.

Types of Bullying

Verbal Bullying Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes: Teasing Name-calling Inappropriate sexual comments Taunting Threatening to cause harm #8

Social Bullying Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes: Leaving someone out on purpose Telling other children not to be friends with someone Spreading rumors about someone Embarrassing someone in public #9

Physical Bullying Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical bullying includes: Hitting/kicking/pinching Spitting Tripping/pushing Taking or breaking someone’s things Making mean or rude hand gestures # 10

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Cyber-bullying Cyber-bullying is when someone is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies, or mobile phones. #11

Types of Cyber Bullying

Cyber Bullying Cont. Why Cyberbullying is Different? o Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. o Kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior. o Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. o Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. o Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent. #12

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Impact of Bullying on Victim Depression Low self-esteem Health problems Poor grades Suicidal thoughts #13

National Crime Prevention Council Withdrawal and/or shyness Anxiety Depression Aggression Emotional Signs #14

National Crime Prevention Council Cuts, bruises, scratches Headaches, stomachaches Damaged possessions “Missing” possessions that need to be replaced Physical Signs

Changes in eating or sleeping habits (e.g., nightmares) No longer wanting to participate in activities once enjoyed Beginning to bully siblings or mistreat family pets Hurting self, attempting or threatening suicide Suddenly changing friends Behavioral/Social Signs Signs

National Crime Prevention Council Not wanting to go to school Changing method of going to school (e.g., changing walking route, wanting to be driven instead of riding the bus) Drop in grades Academic Signs #14

National Crime Prevention Council Tell an adult. Talk it out. Walk away. Distract the bully with a joke. Avoid the bully. Hang out with friends. Prevention Strategies #15

National Crime Prevention Council Strategies for children witnessing bullying Tell the bully to stop. Help the victim walk away. Recruit friends to help the victim. Befriend the victim. Get an adult. Help for Victims #16

National Crime Prevention Council When peers intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds, 57% of the time. Source: Hawkins, Pepler, and Craig, 2001 Help for Victims Cont. #17

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