B ULLY P REVENTION Stop it with a 1-2 Punch Our Role as
Educators
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W HAT IS B ULLYING Bullying is a widespread and serious problem
that can happen anywhere. Not a phase children go through Not just
messing around Can cause serious and lasting harm
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T HE S COPES OF B ULLYING Although definitions of bullying
vary, most agree that bullying involves: Imbalance of Power :
people who bully use their power to control or harm others people
being bullied - hard time defending themselves Intent to Cause Harm
: actions done by accident are not bullying; the person bullying
has a goal to cause harm Repetition : incidents of bullying happen
to the same the person over and over by the same person or
group
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W ARNING S IGNS T O B ULLYING Many warning signs that could
indicate that someone is involved in bullying, either by bullying
others or by being bullied. May indicate other issues or problems,
as well. Signs Arent always obvious
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T HE E FFECTS O F B ULLYING Negatively affects the atmosphere
of our school Disrupts the learning environment. We are going to
accept it. We all must create an inviting school where everyone
feels they belong and are safe. We must work together -
administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, and students
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T YPES OF B ULLING Bullying can take many forms. Examples
include: Verbal : name-calling, teasing Social: spreading rumors,
leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships Physical :
hitting, punching, shoving
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C YBER BULLYING Cyber bullying Cyber bullying : using the
Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm
others An act of bullying may fit into more than one of these
groups.
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W ARNING S IGNS Being Bullied Reports losing items such as
books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry Has unexplained injuries
Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick
Loses interest in school work or begins to do poorly in school
Appears sad, moody, angry, anxious or depressed when they come home
Talks about suicide Feels helpless
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W ARNING S IGNS C ONT. Bullying Others Becomes violent with
others Gets into physical or verbal fights with others Gets sent to
the principals office or detention a lot Is quick to blame others
Will not accept responsibility for their actions Has friends who
bully others
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I T ONLY T AKES 15 M INUTES Intervention Can Take as little as
15 Minutes to make a difference Dont accept the excuse of just
playing around Interrupt situations immediately Report all
incidents to school office and counselor No situation is just a
small incident Students must have confidence that we will handle
this issue.
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T OGETHER W E C AN S TOP B ULLYING
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R EFERENCES Department of Education and Department of Justice;
Stop Bullying Website-- http://www.stopbullying.gov/index.html
http://www.stopbullying.gov/index.html U.S. Education Secretary-
Best Practices to Stop Bullying --
http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-
education-secretary-highlights-best-practices-
bullying-policieshttp://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-
education-secretary-highlights-best-practices- bullying-policies
Prevent Bullying --
http://volunteerguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/bullying.ht ml
http://volunteerguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/bullying.ht ml Bullying
- How Adults Can Help Stop Bullying
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/tc/bullying-how-
adults-can-help-stop-bullying
