1. THE NEW FACE OF BULLYING 1 2013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

2. A DOG EAT DOG WORLD? The most common form of violence among young people… BEING BULLIED! 22013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

3. Overview Definition & Characteristics Understand Impact Describe Bullies Supportive Climate 32013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

4. Overview How to Respond Intervention Skills De-escalation Techniques Cyber Bullying 42013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

5. Doing nothing… …is always the wrong response 52013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

6. WA DEFINITION OF H I B RCW 28A.300.285 Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act [which] a) Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or c) Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. 62013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

7. DEFINITION OF BULLYING “ A problem behavior based on power relationships in which a student or a group of students uses power aggressively to cause emotional or physical pain and distress to another student.” Characteristics: Intentional, repeated, negative, power imbalance 72013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF BULLYING Intentional Repetitive Hurtful Imbalance of Power 82013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

9. DEFINITION OF BULLYING Bullying Includes: Physical Aggression Relational Aggression Verbal Aggression Cyberbullying It can take many forms:  Teasing  Taunting  Rumors  Rejection  Isolation 92013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

10. BULLYING STATISTICS Five (5) million American kids bullied this year At school Online On the bus At home On cell phones On the streets 102013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

11. BULLYING STATISTICS Did you know? 86% witnessed bullying 90% against bullying Bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time… Only 11% stand up 112013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

12. AFFECTS OF BULLYING How are students affected by bullying? 122013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

13. AFFECTS OF BULLYING Students Report: Depression Anxiety Isolation Low self-esteem 132013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

14. AFFECTS OF BULLYING Students Report: Poor performance Report losing items Unexplained injuries Frequently ill 142013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

15. AFFECTS OF BULLYING Students Report: Hurting Self Lost Interest Suicidal thoughts Act differently 152013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

16. AFFECTS OF BULLYING Students Being Bullied: Want to sit: near the driver with the same students on the inside seat Are afraid of going to/from school 162013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

17. AFFECTS OF BULLYING Students Being Bullied: Struggle Emotionally Have fewer Friends Avoid Some Places 172013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

18. CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY How would you describe students who bully? 182013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

19. CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY Physical Signs Violent Engage in fights Often in trouble Unexplained possessions Try to be near victim Vie for attention 192013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

20. CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY Emotional Signs Don’t accept responsibility Bullies for friends Need to win or be best 202013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

21. PREVENTING BULLYING What is the importance of a supportive school bus climate and how can it prevent bullying? 212013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

22. PREVENTING BULLYING For many students, their school day starts and ends on the bus. Their ride to and from school, sets the tone for their entire day! 222013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

23. PREVENTING BULLYING Create a Supportive Climate Positive relationships Respect for diversity Students feel safe Consistency Discipline fairly enforced 232013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

24. PREVENTING BULLYING Create a Supportive Climate Clear expectations Know names Reinforce positives Be courteous, fair and consistent 242013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

25. PREVENTING BULLYING Create a Supportive Climate Review expectations and rules regularly Use your student management skills Mirror school bullying rules and language 252013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

26. RESPOND TO BULLYING If safety becomes a concern… Stop Secure Stand up Speak clearly and calmly Follow district policy Document & report 262013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

27. RESPOND TO BULLYING Follow safe guidelines Hands off Don’t “assist” a student into the seat Physical contact is last resort 272013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

28. INTERVENTION SKILLS Make initial contact Use open ended questions Allow problem solving Broken record Echo method 282013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

29. INTERVENTION SKILLS Reassign seating Never put a student off the bus Use caution Don’t challenge 292013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

30. DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES Maintain Control Appear calm Communicate non- verbally DO allow space Protect yourself 302013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

31. DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES Don’t: Be defensive Turn your back Argue Get loud 312013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

32. DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES Do: De-escalate the discussion. Trust your instincts. Follow school district policy. 322013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

33. WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING? Cyberbullying is bullying …with some significant differences. 332013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

34. WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING? Cyberbullies: Think they can be anonymous Can have wider Impact May not be the typical bully 342013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

35. WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING? Cyberbullies: Impersonate others Spread lies and rumors Trick victims Post mean comments Photograph victims 352013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

36. WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING? Think: Speed Public in nature Permanent Loss of control No ‘safe place’ to go 362013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

37. WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING? Cyberbully’s Target: Suffers painful experiences Withdraws Is Depressed Declines in school Can self harm or become suicidal 372013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

38. SUMMARY Bullying: most common form of violence 5 million kids bullied in USA We must ensure safety 382013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

39. SUMMARY Definition and characteristics Impact Describe bullies Creating climate 392013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

40. SUMMARY How to respond Intervention skills De-escalation techniques Cyberbullying 40

41. SUMMARY Doing Nothing is Always the Wrong Response. 412013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

42. EVALUATION 1. What is the definition of Bullying? “A problem behavior based on power relationships in which a student or a group of students uses power aggressively to cause emotional or physical pain and distress to another student.” 422013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

43. EVALUATION 2. Name 4 characteristics of Bullying. Intentional Repetitive Hurtful Imbalance of Power 432013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

44. EVALUATION 3. Describe how bullying impacts a student. They have feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation, low self- esteem, poor performance, have unexplained injuries, complain of illness, thoughts of suicide, act differently, etc. 442013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

45. EVALUATION 4. Describe students who bully. Become violent, physically and verbally aggressive May have extra unexplained money and belongings Are quick to blame others Do not accept responsibility Have bully friends Vie for attention 452013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

46. EVALUATION 5. Name 3 characteristics of a supportive school bus climate. Clear expectations for behavior Courteous/respectful Safe/fair/consistent environment 462013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

47. EVALUATION 6. List 3 ways a driver can respond to bullying. Stop the bus Secure the bus Speak clearly and calmly Follow district policy 472013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

48. EVALUATION 7. Name 4 intervention skills a driver can use. Make initial contact Use open ended questions Allow problem solving Use caution - Don’t challenge 2013-14 Bus Driver Inservice 48

49. EVALUATION 8. Describe 4 de-escalation techniques a driver can use. Appear calm Control emotions Allow space Don’t be defensive or turn your back Follow district policy 492013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

50. EVALUATION 9. Explain what Cyberbullying is. Cyberbullying is defined by the same characteristics as other bullying. It is anonymous with a wider-reaching impact Cyberbullies might not otherwise have engaged in bullying behavior 502013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice

51. THE END NO BULLYING! 512013-14 School Bus Driver Inservice