BULLYING

What is a Healthy Relationship? You feel safe. You communicate well with each other. There is a sense of trust. Mutual respect. Encourage independence (doing things on our own). You have fun with each other.

Bullying and Conflict Bullying Intentionally hurtful. Involves power. Should always be reported. Conflict Not intentionally hurtful. Does not involve power. Should be worked out by the people involved.

Types of Bullying Physical Verbal Social/Emotional Cyber

Crumpled Paper Activity Bullying hurts and can impact someone for a long time. Bullying affects people in different ways, but no matter what, it is important to realize that hurting someone in any way is not acceptable.

How Does Bullying Make a Person Feel?

Reasons The bully is someone others look up to and want to hang out with.The bully is someone others look up to and want to hang out with. They want to “side” with the bully because it makes them feel strong.They want to “side” with the bully because it makes them feel strong. They’re entertained by the bullying.They’re entertained by the bullying. They don’t think speaking up will help.They don’t think speaking up will help. They’re afraid that if they say something, the bully will turn on them.They’re afraid that if they say something, the bully will turn on them.

Ways to Prevent Bullying Build happy relationships with other students.Build happy relationships with other students. Join an anti-bullying group at your school.Join an anti-bullying group at your school. Hang out with your friends.Hang out with your friends. Avoid areas where there are no school staff present.Avoid areas where there are no school staff present. Try not to act scared.Try not to act scared. Don’t bully people yourself. Instead try to be friendly to everyone.Don’t bully people yourself. Instead try to be friendly to everyone.

What If Bullying Does Occur? Report it to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, principal) immediately.Report it to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, principal) immediately. Tell the person doing the bullying to “stop” or “cut it out”.Tell the person doing the bullying to “stop” or “cut it out”. Use the power of the group.Use the power of the group. Ensure that the target hears the message that it wasn’t his/her fault and that he/she does not deserve to be bullied.Ensure that the target hears the message that it wasn’t his/her fault and that he/she does not deserve to be bullied.

What if I am Bullying Someone? Admit it to yourself first. Tell an adult that you trust that you want to change your behaviour. Don’t label yourself as “mean” or “bad”, but work to do better the next time. Maybe someone else is hurting you so ask yourself why would you want to hurt someone else?

Pink Shirt Day Wednesday, February 26 th. Emphasizes the need for bystanders to assist those who are being harmed and to assist those who are doing the harming. Builds school spirit and better citizenship. Reminds us that we all need to do our part to help.