1. Bullying “A student is being bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more students.”

2. Bullying Group question Give an example of a time when you witnessed an individual being bullied (do not give names). Explain the grade, the environment (place), what form of bullying was being used, and what did other people (not directly involved) do when they witnessed it. (5 minutes) Be ready to discuss this with the class.

3. Bullying and Cyberbulling

4. Video “The big deal about bullying” bullying\bullying media\The_Big_Deal_about_Bullying__What_You_Can_Do_about_It.wmv

5. What is Bullying? “Any longstanding violence that can be physical or psychological. Aggressive behavior or intentional harm done by one person or a group that is generally carried out repeatedly and over time..” **Bullying involves an imbalance in power or strength. **The student who is bullied has difficulty defending himself/herself. (SEE NEXT SLIDE)

6. **Bullying involves an imbalance in power or strength. **The student who is bullied has difficulty defending himself/herself.

7. Types of bullying Direct Indirect Relational

8. Direct Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting…Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting… Taunting, hurtful teasing, degrading racial or sexual commentsTaunting, hurtful teasing, degrading racial or sexual comments Threatening, obscene gesturesThreatening, obscene gestures

9. Indirect Bullying Getting another person to assault someoneGetting another person to assault someone Spreading rumorsSpreading rumors Deliberate exclusion from a group or activityDeliberate exclusion from a group or activity Cyber-bullyingCyber-bullying

10. Relational Bullying Targets relationships and social status to cause harm to peers.

11. Short-term Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteemLower self-esteem Depression & anxietyDepression & anxiety Absenteeism & academic achievementAbsenteeism & academic achievement Thoughts of suicideThoughts of suicide IllnessIllness

12. Lasting Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteemLower self-esteem Distrust peopleDistrust people Higher rates of depressionHigher rates of depression Become a “loner”Become a “loner” Easy to be a “victim”Easy to be a “victim” Avoid new social situationsAvoid new social situations Feel angry & bitterFeel angry & bitter

13. Effects of Bullying on School Climate Attitude – unhappy, mean, rude, scared Appearance – trashy, graffiti, run down, vandalism Apathy – students, teachers, parents, community Attendance – skip, fake sickness, transfer

14. Effects of Bullying on School Climate Academics – lower grades, poor testing School Spirit – low, poor attendance, poor participation, losing teams Reputation – looked down on, don’t want to go there. Undisciplined – manners, language, no consequences.

15. Group activity *Create a tree (with roots) on a piece of butcher paper, the roots will represent the different types of bullying, and the foliage (leaves) will represent the short term and long term effects of bullying on the individual being bullied and the air around the tree shows the effects on the school climate. * Include long term and short term effects that we did not talk about in class **This project will be graded

16. Bell work Cyber-bullying and the law article *Leader—pick who is going to read different parts of the article *Recorder—will right down main points (of article) that will be applied to the graphic organizer on the board *Reporter—will explain their main/additional points to the class *****The same main/additional points cannot be given more than once***** bullying\Cyberbullying and the Law.doc ABC News video http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3903499 http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3903499 What do you think?

17. Roles associated with bullies Victim--The one who is exposed Bully/bullies--Starts the bullying and take an active part Follower—Henchman--Takes an active part, but does not start the bullying Supporter--Passive Bully/bullies-- Supports the bullying, but do not take an active part

18. Continued Passive Supporter--Possible Bully-- Likes the bullying, but does not display open support Disengaged Onlooker -- enjoys watching Possible Defender--Dislikes the bullying and think they ought to help, but doesn’t do it Defender of the victim --Dislikes the bullying, helps or tries to help the victim

19. The Bullying Circle: Students’ Mode of Reactions/Roles in an Acute Bullying Situation B C D V G E F A Starts the bullying and take an active part Takes an active part, but do not start the bullying Supports the bullying, but do not take an active part Likes the bullying, but do not display open support Watches what happens * Is none of my business * Doesn’t take a stand Dislikes the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it Dislikes the bullying, helps or tries to help the victim The one who is exposed Victim Bully/bullies Follower Henchman Supporter Passive Bully/bullies Passive Supporter Possible Bully Disengaged Onlooker Possible Defender of the victim © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2004 Teacher’s Handbook, Ch.3: Pg. 21

20. Video “Bullying—not just a guy thing” bullying\bullying media\Bullying__Not_Just_a_Guy_Thing.asf

21. Video Are you a bystander? http://youtu.be/PLe-IvXUEX0

22. Bell work: 5 minutes Amy, a student at Hard Core High School, dislikes another student Beth for no apparent reason. Because of the severe dislike, Amy decides that she is going to take a picture of Beth in the locker room shower after basketball practice (at school) and post it on various internet sites when she gets home. Amy takes the picture without Beth knowing she did this, and leaves the school to go home and post it on the internet. You saw this happen. How would you react if you were one of the types listed below (put yourself in someone else’s shoes)—be ready to discuss—Make sure you describe the reaction of each of the six different types of people. 1-Follower—Henchman 2-Supporter—Passive Bully/bullies 3-Passive Supporter—Possible Bully 4-Disengaged Onlooker 5-Possible Defender 6-Defender of the victim

23. Bell work What is Bullying article *Leader—pick who is going to read different parts of the article *Recorder—will right down main points (of article) that will be applied to the graphic organizer on the board *Reporter—will explain their main/additional points to the class *****The same main/additional points cannot be given more than once***** bullying\What Is Cyberbullying.doc

24. Bell work Are you being cyber-bullied article *Leader—pick who is going to read different parts of the article *Recorder—will right down main points (of article) that will be applied to the graphic organizer on the board *Reporter—will explain their main/additional points to the class *****The same main/additional points cannot be given more than once***** bullying\Are You Being Cyberbullied.doc

25. Bell work Who are cyber-bully’s article *Leader—pick who is going to read different parts of the article *Recorder—will right down main points (of article) that will be applied to the graphic organizer on the board *Reporter—will explain their main/additional points to the class *****The same main/additional points cannot be given more than once***** bullying\Who Are Cyberbullies.doc

26. Cyber-bullying Myth: Cyberbullies are usually people who are popular, athletic, and attractive. Fact: Cyberbullies come in all shapes and sizes. Because people who cyberbully can hide behind their anonymity, they are often physically weak and socially awkward. Often, they are the victims of traditional bullying who turn to cyberbullying to get revenge.

27. Cyber-bullying Myth: Young people are rarely the cyberbullies. Fact: Although they may not always be the main perpetrators, 53 percent of students in fourth to eighth grade admit that they have said mean or hurtful things to someone online. Another 5 percent admit that they participate in cyberbullying “quite often,” according to the publication Reclaiming Children and Youth.

28. Cyber-bullying Myth: Most teens will not experience cyberbullying. Fact: Recent surveys conducted by Internet safety organizations show that more than 50 percent of adolescents experience some form of cyberbullying. Many times, it begins as early as age nine. In the teen years, cyberbullying usually accompanies some form of sexual harassment.

29. Cyber-bullying Myth: More boys than girls participate in cyberbullying. Fact: Boys and girls participate in cyberbullying equally, although for different reasons. They also use different methods. Girls tend to use more passive approaches, such as spreading rumors and gossip to damage reputations and relationships. Boys tend to use direct threats and cyberbully as a means of revenge.

30. Cyber-bullying Myth: Children rarely miss school to avoid bullying. Fact: Educators estimate that more than 160,000 students miss school each day in the United States because they fear being bullied or harassed by their peers, according to the publication InternetWeek.

31. What to do if you are being cyber- bullied 1.Tell the website administrator 2.Tell the administrator at your school 3.Tell your parents 4.Tracing internet bullies— police and the internet host 5.Ending cell phone harassment— may need to get in touch with the police 6.Don’t react!!!!! READ – Facebook App Article

32. VOCABULARY EXCLUSION-Bullies deliberately keep someone from a instant messaging group like a buddy list to hurt his/her feelings BULLYING—A method of intimidation INTIMIDATION—To make timid or threaten CYBERBULLYING—A perpetrator chooses to torment a victim with technological device

33. VOCABULARY BASH BOARDS—On line bulletin boards that are malicious and hateful LEWD—Obscene or indecent INSULT—To make an attack upon

34. VOCABULARY THREAT—An expression of an intention to inflict pain, injury, evil, or punishment HARASSMENT—To irritate or torment persistently VICTIM—Someone who is harmed by another

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