Bullying and the Facts: How Much Do You Know?

A.45%B.62% C.77% What percentage of U.S. teens said they had been bullied?

C.77% Source: Teens and Technology: Youth are Leading the Transition to a Fully Wired and Mobile Nation. 27 July PEW Internet & American Life Project..

Modes of Bullying  Verbal- Cyber bullying  Physical  Gestural

Mode of Bullying Verbal bullying is bullying that involves insults, derogatory remarks, name calling, and teasing. Also includes texts and instant messaging. Physical bullying is bullying that takes the form of physical abuse, such as pushing, shoving, hitting, fighting, spitting, and tripping. Gestural bullying is staring or turning away from someone. Intentional ignorance.

There is noticeably more bullying in middle school (grades 6, 7, and 8) than in senior high school There is noticeably more bullying in middle school (grades 6, 7, and 8) than in senior high school According to the National Center for Education Statistics

Emotional bullying is the most prevalent type of bullying Emotional bullying is the most prevalent type of bullying. According to the National Center for Education Statistics

Cyberbullying is - for the middle grade levels - the least prominent type of bullying, but increases in high school. Cyberbullying is - for the middle grade levels - the least prominent type of bullying, but increases in high school. According to the National Center for Education Statistics

A school bullying and cyber bullying statistics poll, of teens ages proved that they think violence increased at their schools. A.True B.False

A.True Source: National Education Association

According to recent bullying statistics. What percent of bullying incidents go unreported? A.50%B.75%

A.50%

Teachers intervene in only 40% of bullying incidents. A.True B.False

B. False, 4% Source: Bullying: Facts for Schools and Parents..

Source: National Education Association What is estimated number of children who miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. A.15,000B.160,000 C.500,000

Source: National Education Association What is estimated number of children who miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. B.160,000

What percent of middle schoolers say they don’t feel safe at schools? A.25% B.40%

B.40%

One out of 20 students has seen a student with a gun at school One out of 20 students has seen a student with a gun at school? A.True B.False

A.True Source: National Education Association

Cyber bullying typically starts at what age? A.9 B.11 C.13 D.16

A.9 Source: Aftab, Parry. “What Everyone Needs to Know About Cyberbullying.” Wired Safety. Accessed 10 April

What percentage of students in grades 5-8 admitted to saying something mean or hurtful online? A.15%B.32% C.53%

C.53% Source: “Beware of the Cyber Bully.” iSafe Dig Deeper. i-Safe Inc..

Bullying Bullying is any ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment where there is an imbalance of power. It occurs in every school, but it’s the way it’s dealt with that makes the difference.

Bullying can be tackled with a school- wide program Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Nationally acclaimed Middle School Bullying Assembly Speakers NMSA This We Believe Program US Department of Health and Human Services Stop Bullying Now! Program Bully Busters

Knowledge is Power Inform your students: Know the characteristics of a bully, victim and bystander When/where bullying occurs Discuss bullying issues in the classroom How to deal with a bully, victim, or bystander

How can a teacher help the bully? Fair and consistent consequences Help to feel POWER in a positive way Build connections/use group work Deal with emotional triggers/build emotional language Use routine Always supervise!

How can a teacher help the victim? Encourage successful social interactions Teach them to use HUMOR and COURAGE when dealing with bullies Practice strategies of response Help them be part of a group Never tell them to ignore a bully Never encourage anger