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6 out of 10 American teenagers witness bullying in school once a day
Bullying affects nearly 1 in 3 American school children in grades 6 through 10
83% of girls and 79% of boys report experiencing harassment
Source: www.nea.org
Bullying Prevention & the Law Bullying is defined for Indiana schools in
HEA 1423
IC 20-33-8-0.2 – “Bullying” means: Overt (intentional) unwanted, repeated acts or gestures
including: Verbal or Written communication, or images
transmitted in any manner (including digitally or electronically)
Physical acts committed, aggression, or any other behaviors that are committed by a student or group of students against another student with the intent to Harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm
the targeted student and Create for the targeted student an objectively
hostile school environment
Bullying Prevention & the Law (Cont.) IC 20-33-8-0.2 (continued )- an “objectively hostile
learning environment”: places the targeted student in reasonable fear or
harm to the to the targeted student’s person or property;
has a substantially detrimental effect on the targeted student’s physical or mental health;
has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student’s academic performance; OR
has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, and privileges provided by the school
Defining Bullying in Simple Terms
Unwanted, aggressive behavior
Repeated or potential for
repeated behavior
Real or perceived power imbalance
TerminologyTarget: Student who has been
bullied
Bully: Student who has been identified as exhibiting behavior that was determined to be bullying
Bystander: Student(s) who have observed another student being bullied
Types of Bullying
PhysicalVerbalSocial/RelationalElectronic or Written
Communication (“Cyberbullying”)
Physical Bullying
Examples:Hitting/Punching/PushingTrippingSpittingBreaking someone’s thingsBlocking someone’s pathThrowing objects at someone
Verbal Bullying
Examples:Name callingMean commentsMockingMaking fun of youInsults related to race, disability,
gender, sexual orientationNegative comments about the way
you look, dress or act
Social/Relational Bullying
Examples:Spreading rumorsGossipingLeaving someone out on purposeIgnoringThreatening aggression against
people, property or possessions (verbal or written)
Intimidating looks or gesturesEmbarrassing someone in public
Electronic or Written Communication Bullying (Cyberbullying)
Inappropriate, derogatory, or threatening electronic messagesNotesInstant MessageTextSocial network sitesDigital picturesWebsite postingsFake profiles
Bullying is NOT:There are many types of aggressive
behaviors that do not fit the definition of bullying. This does not mean that they are any less serious or do not require intervention. Peer ConflictHazingGang ViolenceStalkingFriendship problemsShort-term argumentFights
Prevention
Treat all people with respect and empathy Foster a positive school climate Do not ignore bullying or
harassment /Do something Report all bullying and harassment
Discretely Snitching VS. Reporting
Prevention
Be a Buddy for: Younger students Quieter students
You have an opportunity to set a positive example:In school Away from school
What Bystanders can do to assist
Ask bully to stop Don’t support the Bully:
Don’t join the bully Don’t laugh or spread rumors Don’t tease or gossip
Support targeted students Privately w/kind words Publicly (pick up books, walk with them,
include them, etc.)
What Bystanders can do to assist
Report incidents to a trusted adult Snitching VS. Reporting Support the targeted students Do not support the bully Be assertive not aggressive Report acts of bullying or harassment to
a trusted adult
How Targets of Bullying or Harassment can help themselves
Ignore bullying behavior Respond with humor Be assertive not aggressive Spend time in groups Request bully or harasser to stop and
walk away Tell a teacher, guidance counselor,
principal, parent, or other trusted adult Get involved in extra curricular activities
The impact on Bullies
School Sanctions Parental discipline Criminal prosecution
Harassment Intimidation Disorderly Conduct Battery Criminal trespass Computer Trespass
FYI
Intimidation is against the law, just like physical actions and threats
Bullying and harassment can be prosecuted
Athletic or academic status is not a protection
Bullying and harassment at school is taken seriously
(Tier one or two consequences or referral to law enforcement)
Remember…It takes everyone working together to make your school a safe and supportive environment where every student feels welcome and ready to learn
As a member of this school community, it’s your responsibility to:
Learn about bullying and harassment and how it is different than other behaviors
Report bullying or harassment to a trusted adultDo your part to make your school a safe place!
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Who is responsible for ensuring that your school is harassment free:
Principals, Assistant Principals, teachers, staff, and students
EVERYONE!