Bullying Junior Leader Training Troop 1600 – Jordan UCC

BullyingBullying

Junior Leader TrainingJunior Leader TrainingTroop 1600Troop 1600 – – Jordan UCCJordan UCC

Troop 1600Troop 1600Jordan UCCJordan UCC

Module: Bullying

ObjectivesObjectivesThis course will:This course will:

Help us clearly identify what makes a bully and Help us clearly identify what makes a bully and a victim a victim

Clarify BSA and Troop guidelines around this Clarify BSA and Troop guidelines around this behaviorbehavior

Help us identify ways we can stop this behaviorHelp us identify ways we can stop this behavior

Review the Troop 1600 Code of ConductReview the Troop 1600 Code of Conduct


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Why Talk about BullyingWhy Talk about Bullying

It Is encountered by the majority of It Is encountered by the majority of scouts.scouts.

Can cause serious harm to its victims.Can cause serious harm to its victims. Has been associated with victims’ acts Has been associated with victims’ acts

of extreme violence against of extreme violence against themselves and others.themselves and others.

Can be stopped.Can be stopped.


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What is BullyingWhat is BullyingBullying is any behavior that is…Bullying is any behavior that is… Deliberate and HurtfulDeliberate and Hurtful

Repeated over timeRepeated over time

Characterized by a relationship involving an imbalance in power such Characterized by a relationship involving an imbalance in power such as size or popularity as size or popularity

Bullying can…Bullying can… Be physical, verbal, emotional, social, behavioral or any combinationBe physical, verbal, emotional, social, behavioral or any combination

Occur at meetings, at camp, at school, or even online.Occur at meetings, at camp, at school, or even online.


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ExamplesExamples Fighting, Hitting or KickingFighting, Hitting or Kicking

Stealing or damaging personal itemsStealing or damaging personal items

Menacing gestures or facial Menacing gestures or facial expressionsexpressions

Repeated Name Calling, Teasing or Repeated Name Calling, Teasing or TauntingTaunting

Spreading rumorsSpreading rumors

CoercionCoercion

Intentional Exclusion from the groupIntentional Exclusion from the group

Defiance and aggressionDefiance and aggression

Traits of a Bully…• Shows little emotion

• Successfully hides his bullying behavior

• Seems to possess social skills and high self-esteem

• Blames the victim

• Gets excited if the vicitm reacts or fights back

• Enjoys the feeling of power and control


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What is the difference What is the difference betweenbetween

bullying and good-natured bullying and good-natured joking?joking?

Bullying …Bullying … Is Is IntentionallyIntentionally Hurtful Hurtful

Happens Happens repeatedlyrepeatedly

Involves an Involves an imbalanceimbalance in power – real or in power – real or perceived perceived


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How can we assist victims of How can we assist victims of bullying?bullying?

1.1. Take victims seriouslyTake victims seriously

2.2. Help victims communicate to seek helpHelp victims communicate to seek help Encourage them to talk to an adult leaderEncourage them to talk to an adult leader

3.3. Help a victim copeHelp a victim cope Use the buddy systemUse the buddy system Ignore insults but tell them to stop – walk awayIgnore insults but tell them to stop – walk away If danger of physical assault – call for help and get away – don’t If danger of physical assault – call for help and get away – don’t

fight backfight back

4.4. Recognize the signs and involve the scoutmasters for helpRecognize the signs and involve the scoutmasters for help


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How Can we Create an How Can we Create an Anti-bullying CultureAnti-bullying Culture

Be a role model – members of the PLC need to Be a role model – members of the PLC need to set the exampleset the example

If you see any bullying – notify a Scoutmaster If you see any bullying – notify a Scoutmaster immediatelyimmediately

If you suspect bullying – keep a close eye on If you suspect bullying – keep a close eye on the situationthe situation

Be a friend to all scouts – make sure they know Be a friend to all scouts – make sure they know they can talk to you.they can talk to you.

Remember the Platinum rule – treat others as Remember the Platinum rule – treat others as they wish to be treatedthey wish to be treated


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The Troop 1600 Code of The Troop 1600 Code of ConductConduct

A new document that we will ask scouts A new document that we will ask scouts and their parents to sign on a regular basis and their parents to sign on a regular basis (every 2 years)(every 2 years)

Largely based on living by the Scout Oath & Largely based on living by the Scout Oath & LawLaw

This provides a comprehensive list of This provides a comprehensive list of expected behaviorsexpected behaviors

The Troop By-Laws still exist but are used The Troop By-Laws still exist but are used more to describe the structure and more to describe the structure and operations of the Troop.operations of the Troop.


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1.1. The unit’s adult leaders (Scoutmaster and assistants) are The unit’s adult leaders (Scoutmaster and assistants) are responsible for the supervision of its membership in respect to responsible for the supervision of its membership in respect to maintaining discipline, security, and the Troop Code of Conduct.maintaining discipline, security, and the Troop Code of Conduct.

2.2. Each Scout will show respect to Adult Leaders, other Scouts, Each Scout will show respect to Adult Leaders, other Scouts, parents, and guests. The Scout Oath and Law will be my guide parents, and guests. The Scout Oath and Law will be my guide throughout all scout related activities and meetings.throughout all scout related activities and meetings.

3.3. I will set a good example by keeping myself neatly dressed and I will set a good example by keeping myself neatly dressed and presentable (based on the uniform requirements set forth for presentable (based on the uniform requirements set forth for each activity)each activity)

4.4. I will be responsible for my tent and for keeping personal gear I will be responsible for my tent and for keeping personal gear labeled, clean and neat. I will do my best to adhere to the labeled, clean and neat. I will do my best to adhere to the principles of “Leave no Trace” in all Troop activities.principles of “Leave no Trace” in all Troop activities.

5.5. I understand that the purchase, possession, or consumption of I understand that the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by any Troop member is alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by any Troop member is prohibited.prohibited.


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6.6. Serious and/or repetitive behavioral violations by youth, including Serious and/or repetitive behavioral violations by youth, including bullying, cheating, stealing, dishonesty, abusive language, swearing, bullying, cheating, stealing, dishonesty, abusive language, swearing, fighting, and cursing, may result in expulsion from the Troop or fighting, and cursing, may result in expulsion from the Troop or serious disciplinary actions and loss of privileges.serious disciplinary actions and loss of privileges.

7.7. I understand that possession or firearms or fireworks is prohibited. I understand that possession or firearms or fireworks is prohibited. Scouts who have earned the Totin Chip card are allowed to carry a Scouts who have earned the Totin Chip card are allowed to carry a folding pocket knife as long as they follow the proper safety folding pocket knife as long as they follow the proper safety procedures.procedures.

8.8. I will demonstrate respect for my Troops and other Scouts property I will demonstrate respect for my Troops and other Scouts property and will be responsible for loss, breakage, or vandalism of property as and will be responsible for loss, breakage, or vandalism of property as a result of my actions.a result of my actions.

9.9. Neither the unit leaders nor the Boy Scouts will be responsible for Neither the unit leaders nor the Boy Scouts will be responsible for loss, breakage, or theft of personal items. I will label personal items loss, breakage, or theft of personal items. I will label personal items and leave items of value at home. Theft will be grounds for and leave items of value at home. Theft will be grounds for expulsion.expulsion.

10.10. I will obey safety rules and instructions of all supervisors and activity I will obey safety rules and instructions of all supervisors and activity staff.staff.


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11.11. Hazing and/or physical punishment has no place in Scouting. Hazing and/or physical punishment has no place in Scouting. Leaders and older youth must prevent any youth from being Leaders and older youth must prevent any youth from being “initiated” into the troop with hazing.“initiated” into the troop with hazing.

12.12. I understand and will abide by the Troop 1600 Electronic I understand and will abide by the Troop 1600 Electronic Device Policy.Device Policy.

13.13. Serious violation of this code may result in expulsion from the Serious violation of this code may result in expulsion from the Troop. All decisions will be final.Troop. All decisions will be final.

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Bullying Junior Leader Training Troop 1600 – Jordan UCC