Journal

Has anyone ever teased you?

How did it make you feel?

Write about your experience.

Bullying

BullyingBullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power (physical and/or social)

A bully might pick on someone because……..

2 main reasons why people are bullied:

AppearanceSocial Status

*Bullies pick on people that don’t fit in.

Victims of bullying can experience the following:

Afraid to go to school Afraid to ride the bus Afraid to use the school bathroom Afraid of being alone in the school hallway The fear and anxiety caused by being a

bullying victim can make it difficult to focus at school.

Bullying can cause victims to experience:

• Fear • Depression • Loneliness • Anxiety • Low self-esteem • Physical illness • Suicidal thoughts

Phoebe Prince

Kids react to bullying

Ryan HalliganBullied kid turns survivor

Bullying Survival Tips:

Ignore the bully & walk awayHold the anger (they like seeing people get

angry)Don’t get physicalPractice confidence (stay true to yourself by

doing things you enjoy)Take charge of your lifeTalk about it (guidance counselor, teacher,

friend, or parent)

Cyber Bullying

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person.

Cyberbullying also includes posting personal information or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else.

cyber bullying news report

Protect yourself from Cyber Bullying:

Walk away (from computer/turn phone off)

Report to service provider (Facebook may block the bully from using the site)

Block the bully Don’t respondBe safe online (password protect online sites/cell

phones & change password often)

"Everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others"