Anti-BullyingAnti-Bullying

8th Grade

Definition

Bullying is when kids hurt or scare other kids on purpose, and it is

repeated over time. When bullying occurs there is an

imbalance of power between the two students.

Stopbullying.gov

H. Priebe-Diaz, Human Relations, Diversity & Equity

BullyingThen & Now

Types of Bullying

• Verbal Bullying

• Non-Verbal Bullying

• Physical Bullying

• Relational Bullying

• Cyber Bullying

Cyber Bullying

• Facebook, emails, text messages, IM, Ask FM, any electron form of communication

• NOTE: Cyber bullying is more than a school issue it is a legal issue. Police can become involved if it is founded that cyber bullying has occurred

• Stop-

• Block-

• Tell-

• Stop- Stop communicating

• Block- Block them from your contacts

• Tell- Tell an adult

3 Roles

1. Bully

2. Bullied

3. Bystander

The Bully

Bullying is not about anger. It’s not even about conflict. It’s about contempt—a powerful feeling of dislike toward somebody considered to be worthless, inferior, or undeserving of respect.

Teasing vs Taunting

Teasing is a fun thing you do with friends—with people you care about.

Taunting is a choice to bully someone for whom you have

contempt.

Coloroso, Barbara (2010). The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: From Preschool to High School--How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle (Updated Edition) (p. 32). HarperCollins e-books. Kindle

Edition.

The Bullied Student

The bullied student feels:

• unworthy of respect,

• unpopular,

• isolated,

• shamed.

Coloroso, Barbara (2010). The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: From Preschool to High School--How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle (Updated Edition) (p. 49). HarperCollins e-books. Kindle Edition.

77% of students have admitted to being a victim of bullying

Bystander

Over 6 million American students have been bullied in the past six months. Whether you cheer on the bully, or silently watch, you are supporting the bully.

“The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do

anything about it.”Albert Einstein

“Mind Movie”

• Close your eyes.

• Listen carefully.

• Picture the story in your head.

“Mind Movie”•What are some of the things you saw in your mind movie?

•What was it like to go to school there?

•How did younger students treat older students?

•How did you feel about living and going to school there?

Bystander

PSA: THE PRICE OF SILENCE

Bullying Circle

Bystander reactions

Reasons for NOT intervening

Afraid of getting hurt

Bully is bigger and stronger

Afraid of making it worse

Afraid of becoming a new target

FEAR

What to do

Do something besides watching.

Tell an adult.

If you can, stand up to the bully and let them know that it's not okay.

Try to diffuse the situation.

Support the victim. Let them know you care and you don't think what happened to them was fair or right.

RECOGNIZE

REFUSE

REPORT

How to make a report

Student

Teacher

Communicate with

the teacher what

happened

Counselor/Assist.

PrincipalWrite a

Statement

Investigation

Follow up

Bullying Report Process

• 1. Target/ Bystander makes a report by filling out a witness statement

• 2. Counseling support will be offered if the student is in crisis

• 3. Investigation is conducted by Assistant Principal Cooper

• 4. If bullying has occurred it is documented and consequences are given

You Decide

At lunch, two 8th grade boys are pushing a 6th grader. You’ve seen them bump into him before during passing period. You are a bystander. What will you do?

You Decide

Samantha is your friend. She has been gossiping about Stephanie, a student in your Basic Ed class. She just told you and several others that Stephanie’s parents are drug addicts. You are a bystander. What will you do?

You Decide

Julie sits in front of you in Science class. She makes rude comments to Joshua who sits next to her. She tells him that he’s “so stupid”, rolls her eyes at him, and talks about his clothes to her friends. You are a bystander. What will you do?

You Decide

Daniel is a eighth-grader. He is very popular and has several other guys who follow him around a lot. He keeps bothering the girl who sits in front of him on the bus. He tries to grab her private parts and flip up her skirt. You are a bystander. What will you do?

REVIEW - What can you do if you witness

bullying at school?

• What is the definition of bullying?

• Out of the 3 roles of bullying, the Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, who has the greatest impact in helping to end bullying?

• How can a bystander help end bullying?

• How do you make a report of bullying?

“Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens

can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

- Margaret Mead

Everyone has the right to feel safe coming to school.

Our school is a great place to learn, play and have friends. Nobody likes to be bullied