AIA & IAF’S FIGHT AGAINST

BULLYINGApril 18, 2013

BULLYING Bullying is a pattern of behavior where

one or more person hurts or threatens someone else. Behaviors are as such:

Shoving Pushing Hitting Physical aggression Spreading rumors Gossiping Teasing Picking on someone because of any differences Stealing Publically humiliating others

CYBER-BULLYING Engaging in bullying behavior

(gossiping, teasing, spreading rumors, humiliation,etc.) on social networks such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat.

SIGNS FROM THE BULLIED Feelings of anger sadness Loneliness Depression Feeling as though you have no friends You’re getting into fights Want to hurt yourself or others Feels helpless and hopeless to stop the

bullying Low self esteem Don’t want to go to school, certain

classes, always “sick”

BYSTANDERS This is the person that is neither the

bully nor the victim but the one that witnesses/knows what’s going on.

Things you can do:Be their true friendTell a trusted adultHelp them get awaySet a good exampleDON’T GIVE BULLING AN AUDIENCE!

BULLY

This is a documentary exploring the subject of school bullying from a personal angle, this eye-opening documentary tracks the stories of five different families whose children are struggling to defend themselves on a near-daily basis.