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Bullying Prevention. Bullying. Definition: A person is being bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more persons Imbalance of power Repeated actions Intentional Actions Unequal levels of affect. Types : Physical aggression - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What is Bullying?Definition:
A person is being bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more persons
Imbalance of power Repeated actions Intentional Actions Unequal levels of affect
Types: Physical aggression Social aggression Verbal aggression Intimidation Written aggression Sexual harassment Racial & cultural
harassment
Normal Conflict Bullying
Equal power; friends Imbalance of power; not friends
Happens occasionally Repeated negative actions
Accidental Purposeful
Not serious Serious- threat of physical harm or emotional hurt
Equal emotional reaction Strong emotional reaction on behalf of victim
Not seeking power or attention Seeking power, control
Not trying to get something Trying to gain material things or power
Remorse-takes responsibility No remorse-blames victim
Effort to solve problem No effort to solve problem
Reasons why students bully others To gain power To gain popularity and attention To act out problems from home To copy what someone else does that they
admire They perceive it as fun They have low self-esteem (sometimes)
Boys vs. GirlsBoys
Characteristics: Intimidation Control Humiliation Power domination Threats to one’s safety
Tactics: Name calling Physical attacks
Pushing Shoving Kicking Spitting
Extortion (money, belongings)
Defacing victim’s property Repeated physical attacks Inappropriate sexual
behavior
Boys vs. GirlsGirls
Characteristics: Social cruelty Manipulation Hurt feelings Subtle
rejection/ostracism Character assassination
Tactics: Name calling Isolating the victim Ethnic slurs Spreading false rumors
Ha Ha So StrategiesVictims
Help: Seek assistance from an adult, friend, or peer Assert Yourself: Make assertive statements to the bully
addressing your feelings about the bullying behavior Humor: Use humor to de-escalate a situation Avoid: Walk away or avoid certain places in order to avoid a
bullying situation Self-Talk: Use positive self-talk to maintain positive self-
esteem during a bullying situation Own-it: “Own” the put-down or belittling comment in order to
diffuse it.
Help!Victim Don’ts
Cry or act hurt Lose temper Escalate Return the aggression Get others to gang up on the bully Tease back Call the teaser names Bring weapons to school
Bystanders Most ignored and underused resource in school 85% of the population Become desensitized over time
Why don’t they get involved? Fear of retaliation Don’t know what to do Afraid they’ll make things worse Worry about losing social status Don’t believe that adults will help
BystanderBystander
Request that the bully stop Seek adult help if the bully does not stop Speak up and/or offer support to the victim Take the bully aside and ask him or her to “cool it”
Tattling vs. TellingTattling versus Telling
Tattling Telling
UnimportantHarmful or dangerous
physically or psychologically
Can handle by selfNeed help from an
adult to solve
Purpose is to get someone In trouble
Purpose is to keep people safe
Behavior is accidental Behavior is purposeful
Consequences of BullyingThe Bully
Fights Theft Vandalism Drunkenness Bullies also 5 to 6 times more
likely to have serious criminal records by young adulthood
The Victim Experience physical and
psychological damage Cut school for fear of being bullied Experience depression, poor self-
esteem, and other mental health problems as adults
Fear of using school property (bus, restrooms, and locker rooms)
Drop out of school Change schools Attempt suicide Seek revenge
Consequences of Bullying
The Bystander Fear of association with victim(s) may bring
bullying their way Learn that bullying is a way to gain prestige and
attention Fear reporting bullying incidents because they
may be labeled a “snitch,” “tattler,” or “informer” Experience feelings of guilt and of helplessness
for not assisting the victim
Take a stand Stop rumors Don’t pass on a hurtful note Speak up to a bully: “We don’t do that here” Ask someone new to join you at lunch Say “hi” to a new student or someone you don’t
know very well Include someone new in one of your activities Join up with someone who is being bothered and
take them out of the situation Let adults know when someone needs help
Bullying is when a person is exposed, repeatedly to negative actions; an
imbalance of power.
A) True
B) False
A difference between normal conflict and bullying is:
A) Bullying causes a strong emotional reaction on behalf of the victim
B) Bullying is accidental
C) Bullying happens occasionally
D) Bullying does not seek power or attention
Reasons students bully include all of the following except:
A) To gain power
B) To gain popularity
C) To be different from others
D) They perceive it as fun
Which of the following is a characteristic of a girl bully?
A) Intimidation
B) Humiliation
C) Social cruelty
D) Power domination
The Ha Ha So Strategies include all of the following except:
A) Help
B) Assert Yourself
C) Humor
D) Self-defense
Bystanders do not get involved in bullying situations because:
A) Don’t believe that adults will help
B) Believe that adults will help
C) Fear that the victim will be mad at them
D) Believe that the victim knows what to do
The difference between tattling and telling is:
A) Telling: The behavior is purposeful
B) Telling: The purpose is to get someone in trouble
C) Telling: The behavior is accidental
D) Tattling: The behavior is done on purpose
Consequences of bullying include all of the following except:
A) Bullies are more likely to have criminal records by young adulthood
B) Victims cut school for fear of being bullied
C) Victims experience only physical damage
D) Bystanders fear association with victims may bring bullying their way