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Bullying:
In person and
On the internet
animbalance
of
Power
BULLYING is
the repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others
perpetrated by individuals or groups
Bullying can be
Physical violence Verbal taunts, name-calling, and put-downs Threats and intimidation Extortion or stealing money and/or
possessions Spreading rumors/ vicious gossip Harassment via technology (email, text
messaging, etc.)
Bullying can be
isharassment and bullying that takes place online
or through other mobile devices
Cyberbullying
Spreading rumors about someone through instant messaging
Threatening someone on a web log (blog)
Creating hurtful websites against someone
Posting unauthorized nude photos on the internet
Posting “private information” on the internet
Cyber bullying examples
Sending someone mean or threatening emails, instant messages, or text messages
Excluding someone from an instant messenger buddy list or blocking their email for no reason
Tricking someone into revealing personal or embarrassing information and sending it to others
Cyberbullying also includes
Breaking into someone's email or instant message account to send cruel or untrue messages while posing as that person
Creating websites to make fun of another person such as a classmate or teacher
Using websites to rate peers as prettiest, ugliest, etc.
And it includes
It can seem more extreme to its victims than face to face bullying.
Cyberbullying Causes Serious Emotional Harm
Being bullied at home can take away the place
people feel most safe.
Cyberbullying invades homes,
People write things online that they wouldn't say in person.
No one can tell if the person Is lying by looking at him or her.
Cyberbullying Has No Limits.
Emails making fun of someone can be sent “everywhere”,
or
posted on a website for the whole world to see.
Cyberbullying = Bigger Audience
Cyberbullies often hide behind screen names and
email addresses that don't identify who they are.
Not knowing who is responsible for bullying messages can add to a victim's
insecurity.
Cyberbullying can be anonymous.
It may seem easy to get away from a cyberbully by just getting offline, but for some people not going online takes away one of the major places they socialize.
It steals social opportunities. It steals that sense of knowing you have someplace else to talk to someone in a private environment.
Cyberbullying may seem inescapable.
Bullies come from any economic,
cultural, andreligious
background,Bullies come from any
type of familygood, bad or indifferent
Origin of a Bully: Anywhere
Power
pOwer
poWer
powEr
poweR
What do Bullies want
a positive attitude toward violence
quick tempers
difficulty conforming to rules
positive self images
Bullies have
lack empathy
find it difficult to see things from someone else’s perspective
gain satisfaction from inflicting injury and perceive “rewards” (prestige, material goods) from their behavior
Bullies
are concerned with their own desires
rather than those of othersand
are willing to use others
to get what they want.
Bullies
Appearance Sexual orientation Intellect Socio-economic background Cultural or religious backgroundIn others words, things that make you different.
Characteristics of Those Who Are Bullied
Males were more likely to be bullied physically.
Females were more likely to be bullied socially.
That is changing, especially on college campuses.
Males and females used to be bullied in differently.
Cuts, bruises, scratches
Headaches, stomachaches
Damaged possessions
“Missing” possessions that need to be replaced
Physical signs of Bullying
Withdrawal and/or shyness Anxiety Depression Aggression Excuse making Self blame
Emotional Signs of Bullying
Changes in eating or sleeping habits (e.g., nightmares)
No longer wanting to participate in activities once enjoyed
Beginning to bully siblings or mistreat family or friends or pets
Hurting self, attempting or threatening suicide
Suddenly changing friends
Behavioral Signs of Bullying
Not wanting to go to school Changing method of going to school (e.g., changing walking route, wanting to be driven instead of driving)
Drop in grades Sudden lack of participation in class Sudden lack of preparation Confusion about assignments
Academic Signs of Bullying
Same as bullyingPlus
Avoidance of computer useFear of telephone ringing
Fear of getting text messagesSudden change of telephone number/s
Sudden change in e-mail address/esUnusual curiosity about a certain e-
mailer
Signs of Cyberbullying
Tell someone. Talk it out with the bully. Walk away. Distract the bully with a joke. Avoid the bully. Hang out with friends. Do something to help yourself.
Anti-bullying Strategies
Blocking communication with the cyberbully Deleting messages without reading them or
forwarding them to campus police Talking to a friend about the bullying Reporting the problem to an Internet service
provider or website moderator Raising awareness of the cyberbullying
problem in your community by holding an assembly and creating fliers to give to people
Anti Cyberbullying Strategies
Never post or share your personal information online (this includes your full name, address, telephone number, school name, parents’ names, credit card number, or Social Security number) or your friends’ personal information.
Never share your Internet passwords with anyone.
Never meet anyone face-to-face whom you only know online without telling someone else.
Talk to someone about what you do online.
Cyberbullying Prevention
Fighting back in person is not an effective strategy because there is a risk of:◦Physical injuries as a result of the fight◦Suspension (many schools have zero tolerance policies)
◦Increased bullying/retaliation◦Reinforcement of belief that violence is an acceptable way to deal with problems
Fighting back
Fighting back on the internet is not good either.◦Your e-mail can be forwarded◦Your e-mail can be edited◦Your e-mail can be used as evidence against you
◦Pictures can be added to your e-mail
Fighting back on the internet
Peer InterventionWhen peers intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds, 57% of the time.
Tell the bully to stop.
Help the victim walk away.
Recruit friends to help the victim.
Befriend the victim.
Get someone with authority to help.
Peer intervention strategies
Stop the bullying Support the person being bullied Name the bullying behavior Refer to the rules against bullying Impose immediate and appropriate
consequences Empower those witnessing the bullying
People with Authority SHOULD
Report the incident to administrators. Increase vigilance and communication. Insist upon separate conversations with the
person who is bullied and the person who did the bullying.
Insist that someone in authority speak first with the person who is bullied.
Insist that administrators impose a consequence for the act/s of bullying.
Bullying Should Be Reported And Discussed
Anyone can be a bully.
It’s not fun being a victim.
If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t say it online.
Reminders
The above information was obtained from:
National Crime Prevention Council 2345 Crystal Drive Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22202 (202) 466-6272 (used with permission)
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