School Bullying

1. What is bullying? 2. Who are Sikhs? 3. Why are Sikh students bullied? 4. What to do if you are bullied? 5. If you see someone being bullied 6. You might be bullying if… l

 Bullying is when someone tries to hurt or attack someone else by…  Making them feel uncomfortable l

 Hurting them by kicking, hitting, pushing, tripping etc… l

 Name calling and spreading nasty rumors. What is Bullying? l

 Hurting the other person over and over. What is Bullying? l

Who Do Bullies Pick On?  Kids they feel are smaller  Kids they think won’t stand up for themselves  Kids that have few friends l

Why Do Students Bully? Sometimes...  To impress their friends  To enjoy feeling power  They don’t even realize they are hurting someone l

Who are Sikhs?  It is the 5 th largest in the world.  Sikhism is a 550-year-old religion that began in the subcontinent of India.  Sikh means student.  Sikhs are students of the Guru (teacher). l

 In United States, 99% of people that wear turbans are Sikhs. Facts on Sikhism l

 Sikhism is not a branch of Hinduism or Islam.  Sikhism rejects the caste system and Sikhs believe in the absolute equality of all mankind. Facts on Sikhism l

Articles of Faith  Five Articles of Faith (Panj Kakaars) also called the… 5 K’s: Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kirpan, Kachera l

Kesh–Unshorn Hair Covered By A Turban  It is the most recognizable feature of a Sikh  The turban (dastaar) is worn by a Sikh at all times, to cover the kesh (unshorn hair)  Sikhs wear it as a mark of commitment to their faith l

Kanga-Wooden Comb  Small comb that Sikhs wear in their hair l

 A steel band worn on the wrist Kara-Steel Band l

Kirpan-Ceremonial Knife  Reminds of the duty to defend the weak l

Kachera-Undershorts  Cotton undershorts  Worn at all times l

Identifying Sikh Children l

 Look different Why Are Sikh Students Bullied? l

 Different culture Why Are Sikh Students Bullied? l

 Patka set on fire in a High School in NJ -A patka is a small turban worn by Sikh Students l

 A Sikh student punched with a key at a High School in Richmond Hill, Queens, NY l

 Never keep it a secret What To Do If You Are Bullied? l

What To Do If You Are Bullied?  Talk to someone you trust  If that person can’t help, go to someone else l

 Try to surround yourself with friends  Try not to let the bully see that your are upset What To Do If You Are Bullied? l

What To Do If You Are Bullied?  Be confident in yourself  Bullies don’t like people who are not afraid l

If You See Someone Being Bullied  Try to stop it  Help the person being bullied tell an adult l

If You See Someone Being Bullied  If you do nothing, you're saying that bullying is okay with you.  It is best to treat others the way you would like to be treated. l

You might be bullying if…  Is there a kid that you make jokes about?  Have you ever made fun of someone?  Have you ever joined in making jokes about someone, either in person or online? l

If You Are Bullying…  Think about why you do it and how you were feeling at the time  Remember, it's best to treat others the way you would like to be treated.  Speak to School Counselor(s), Teacher(s), Principal, or a Parent about it l

Department of Health and Human Services: g-of-resources.aspx Anti Defamation League: Cyber-Bullying Research Center: Department of Education: Additional Resources l

WE CAN END BULLYING BY WORKING TOGETHER JAF, POB 7203 New York, NY 10116, USA l