2. What is Bullying?
Unwelcome verbal, written, electronic, or physical contact directed at a student by another student(s), or by an adult that has an intent to:
Create fear, psychological harm, or physical harm
Damage / extort personal or academic property
Damage or create fear for the loss of personal property
Systematically and/or intentionally exclude
Spread false information
Create an intimidating / hostile environment
Interfere with the educational process / opportunities

3. Main Types of Bullying
The DEP denotes 4 types of bullying: 1. Physical 2. Verbal 3. Covert (dirty looks, rumors, exclusion,…) 4. Cyber

4. Cyber Bullying
Using technology to harass, tease, intimidate, threaten, or terrorize
Posting and/or sending inappropriate messages, images, videos, etc…

5. Cyber Bullying: A Serious Issue
43% of kids have been bullied online
70% of students report seeing frequent bullying online.
81% of students think bullying online is easier to get away with
90% of teens who have seen social-media bullying say they have ignored it.
Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse.
About 75% of students have visited a website bashing another student.
Bullying victims are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide.
Stats from

6. Impact of Bullying We all must work together to prevent:
Negative School Climate
Low Morale; Self-Esteem
Isolation (limited social; educational opportunities)
Fear; Intimidation
Escalation to Violence!

7. Bullying Destroys
Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year.
1 in 4 teachers see nothing wrong with bullying and will only intervene 4% of the time.
Approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of bullying.
1 in 7 students in grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying.

8. Bullying Destroys
Over 75% of students believe schools respond poorly to bullying; believe adult help is infrequent and ineffective.
90 % of 4th through 8th graders report being victims of bullying.
1 in10 students drop out because of bullying.
Physical bullying increases in elementary school, peaks in middle school and declines in high school. Verbal abuse, on the other hand, remains constant.
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9. Authority & Consequences
Zero Tolerance Policy!!!
Bullying will receive prompt and severe consequences when it occurs on school property, during school, at school sponsored events, or on school transportation
Prompt investigation as well as possible consequences and collaboration with law enforcement will occur for all other bullying related incidents.

10. Remaining a bystander is NOT acceptable!
Be an Advocate
Remaining a bystander is NOT acceptable!
Report incidents immediately to a staff member or parent(s)/guardian(s)
Visit Guidance - open door policy
OPTION: Submit an anonymous report to your principal (confidentiality will be maintained!)
REMEMBER: All the adults in this building care about you and are here to help

11. Delegation of Responsibilities
Education Programs & Staff Training
Knowledge is power!
Immediate Intervention
Staff must intervene when safe to do so
Climate of Respect
Each member of this school community (student & staff) must respect and defend the rights of others at ALL times!

12. Reporting Guidelines
All students, teachers, staff, parents/guardians are expected to immediately report bullying.
However, the avenues for reporting may vary as follows:
Teacher: intervene when safe; report to principal
Additional Staff: report to principal
Parents / Guardians: report to principal
Students: submit anonymous report, visit guidance, tell teacher/staff, report to principal

13. Confidentiality
All bullying reports will be taken seriously and promptly investigated.
When appropriate the parent/guardian of both the victim and the bully will be contacted
NOTE: All FERPA rules and regulations will be followed in notification of both parties to maintain confidentiality and protect all students
Law Enforcement agencies will be contacted and involved when appropriate

14. Investigation Methods
All bullying reports will be taken seriously and promptly investigated!!!
Principal is the designee (keep them informed)
Law Enforcement agencies will be contacted and involved when appropriate
Possible methods include but are not limited to:
Conferences, meetings, video surveillance, review of student(s) records
Parent/Guardian contacted in accordance with District Policy as well as FERPA

15. Pledge??? & Events???
CDMS plans to implement anti-bullying events throughout the school year to help establish and maintain a school climate of respect. If you have any suggestions for events that may help promote a safe school united against bullying, please share them with the administration.

16. Surviving Bullying
Bullying is an issue in today’s American schools. It is important to recognize it exists and understand avenues for ‘surviving’ or reducing bullying. Taking a proactive approach can help support and educate our students. Please view the video below for an inspirational story about how one community changed the negative cycle of bullying to save a young man’s life.
Bullied Teen Turned Survivor (CBS News Special Report)

17. Tips & Tactics Always take incidents or reports of bullying seriously
Help bullied students find and pursue interests or hobbies to recognize their unique talents
Consider involving a bullied student in activities outside of school (Church Youth Group; Volunteer Programs; Local Clubs; Craft or Art Classes; Music Programs)
Discuss bullying with students
Remind students to help / advocate for others
Emphasize the importance and power of positivity (Compliments and smiles go a long way!!!)

18. Resources National Centre Against Bullying @ http://www.ncab.org.au/
PACER @
Stop Bullying Now: Parent resources, tips and strategies @
Tips for Recognizing and Dealing with Bullying @
Anti-Bullying Tips for Students @
Stop a Bully: Anti-Bullying lessons, handouts and media