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BULLYING CONCERNS
US ALL !
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall……
NCompass Live – April 28, 2010
THE “W” WORDS
WHAT is bullying? WHO is bullied? WHEN does it happen? WHERE does it happen? WHY does it happen?
WHAT IS BULLYING?bul·ly–noun
1. a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people.
–verb (used with object) 6. to act the bully toward; intimidate; domineer.
–verb (used without object) 7. to be loudly arrogant and overbearing.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bullying
People of different gender
People of different race
People with handicaps
People who exhibit shyness
People who exhibit “different” behaviors
WHO IS BULLIED?
WHEN, WHERE, AND WHY Depends on the age of the person During school hours When older and younger children are
together Playgrounds, Malls, LIBRARIES, public
places
And why? Ignorance Power, Need for notice
MYTHS V. FACTS
http://www.bullying.org/external/documents/Bullying.org_Bullying_Myths-Facts%20Pamphlet.pdf
Myth: “Bullying is a school problem, the teachers should handle it”
Fact: Bullying is a broader social problem that often happens outside of schools, on the street, at shopping centers, the local pool, summer camp and in the adult workplace.”
MYTHS V. FACTS Myth: “Just stand up for yourself and
hit them back”
Fact: While there are some times when people can be forced to defend themselves, hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm.
MYTHS V. FACTS Myth: “If I tell someone, it will just
make it worse.”
Fact: Research shows that bullying will stop
when adults in authority and peers get involved
HTTP://WWW.YOUTHVOICEPROJECT.COM/YVPMARCH2010.PDF
WHY DO WE CARE? Libraries are a public place, and bullying
does occur within our walls or on our grounds
We stand for equal access to information for all ….. And all are welcome and safe within our walls
Librarians do have “power” in a child’s life, akin to teachers
We care because our hearts are in the right place.
WHAT CAN WE DO? Get involved in various projects,
connecting the school with the library.
During high traffic times for children, have an adult presence on the library floor.
Provide materials
Include tolerance in story times
FOR THE YOUNGER SET Best Behavior Series
Hands are not for HittingFeet are not for KickingTeeth are not for BitingTails are not for PullingWords are not for Hurting
Kids Talk About Bullying by Carrie Finn Recess Queen by Alexis O;Neill Berenstain Bears and the bully
ACTIVITIES Hand print wreaths Caring Chain
http://www.crayola.com/crafts/detail/caring-chain-to-stop-bullying--craft/
Coloring Bookhttp://www.pacer.org/bullying/bpaw/coloringbook.pdf
Therapy dogs / pet shelters
JUVENILE Humor works best
The pros and cons of Junie B. Jones
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Let’s Work it Out series How to deal with fighting How to deal with bullies How to deal with insults How to deal with teasing
TEENS True stories
Lots of non-fiction
Realistic situation fiction
ONLINE ……….. Cyberbullying
Mean Behind the ScreenTeen Cyberbullying Investigated
Social Networking – friend or foe?
Filters? Do they work? (Chat Roulette)
40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS Search Institute
http://www.search-institute.org/developmental-assets/lists
Building assets in kids helps prevent risk behaviors, including bullying
DON’T FORGET MEDLINE PLUS…. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
bullying.html
Great information! (and thanks to Siobhan Champ-Blackwell for the info!)
IN CONCLUSION….. Provide educational materials
Provide a safe place
Be someone they can come to
Be aware… and care
CONTACT INFOGayle RobertsBlair Public Library210 So. 17th St.Blair, NE 68008402-426-3617
