Bullyproofing

Definition Bullying is when a child is the target, over time, of repeated negative actions. It is not when two children of approximately the same age, strength, or developmental level fight or quarrel.

Bully Free Schools Policy JICDE Programs throughout the District are designed to help educate students, staff, and parents/guardians on: identifying bullying behaviors; and implementing administrative procedures for the reporting and disciplining associated with such behaviors. Any student who commits an act of harrassment or bullying is subject to disciplinary action. Student should report bullying behaviors immediately to a school staff member, the school principal or principal’s designee, or call Safe2Tell at SAFE.

The Difference Between Telling Purpose is to keep people safe Important Harmful or dangerous Need help from an adult to solve Behavior is purposeful Tattling Purpose is to get someone in trouble Unimportant Harmless or not dangerous Can solve by self Behavior is accidental

Recognizing the Difference Normal Conflict Friends Happens occasionally Accidental Not serious Not seeking power, attention, or materials things Takes responsibility and tries to solve the problem Bullying Not friends Repeated negative actions Purposeful Serious with threats Attempt to gain power, attention, or material things Blames the victim and makes no effort to solve the problem

Types of Bullying Physical aggression Social alienation (gossip, rumors, exclusion from group) Verbal aggression (mocking, name calling, teasing) Intimidation (a public challenge to do something, taking possessions, coercion) Cyberbullying (texting negative messages, negative messages on social media)

Victims Easy to emotionally arouse – cries easily Is anxious, insecure, and lacking in social skills. Often is isolated or alone Tend to maintain the conflict and lose with frustration and distress. May have a learning disorder that compromises his or her ability to process and respond to social interactional cues.

Talk, Walk, Squawk Talk - Tell the bully to stop Walk - Walk away Squawk - Tell an adult

Students reporting Students should report to an adult that they trust. If it happens on the playground, students should report to a staff member on playground duty. If the student feels that it is still a problem, they should put a sticky note on the issue bin in the gym and Mr. Hunt will deal with the situation. If the situation warrants, please get your principal involved.

Resources Safe-2-Tell SAFE posters are posted in the intermediate hallway, one at the front of the hall and one at the end of the hall. Bullyproofing Your School book