Bullying

Bullying

Cathy SmithSchool Counselor

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LA BULLY FREEChirayu Shah2Books and Conference

What does it look like?PhysicalVerbalPsychologicalNational Institutes of HealthTonja R. Nansel, Ph.D

4SurveyBullying is any repeated, intentional act by a more powerful person, which causes you embarrassment, pain or discomfort.

A. About You (Circle One) FEMALE MALE

Age (years): __________

Grade: __________B. Bullying at SchoolHave you ever been bullied by other students in school? This includes your entire school life. Circle One - Yes NoIf you have been bullied, whether at this school or a different school, during which grade was it the worst? ________3. Have you ever witnessed someone being bullied? Circle One - Yes No

The questions that follow ask you how often something has happened at schoolor on the way to or from school during this school year.4. What are the types of bullying you have experienced? (Check all that apply)Physical - examples include: pushing, tripping, kicking, and pinchingVerbal examples include: name-calling, threats, taunting, put downs, ridiculed, and offensive comments based on race, gender, religion or disabilityPsychological spreading rumors, exclusions, intimidate, terrorize, threaten, plan mean practical jokes, get someone in trouble, and force someone to do something they dont like

5. How often were you bullied at school?Never 12 times 34 times More than 4 times6. How often were you bullied on the way to or from school?Never 12 times 34 times More than 4 times

7. How often were you physically bullied at school, examples include: pushing, tripping, kicking, and pinchingNever 12 times 34 times More than 4 times8. How often were you verbally bullied at school, examples include: name-calling, threats, taunting, put downs, ridiculed, and offensive comments based on race, gender, religion or disabilityNever 12 times 34 times More than 4 times

How often were you psychologically bullied at school, examples include: spreading rumors, exclusions, intimidate, terrorize, threaten, plan mean practical jokes, get someone in trouble, and force someone to do something they dont likeNever 12 times 34 times More than 4 times

How often were you cyberbullied, examples include: something mean was written to you or about you on the Internet, or someone sent you a hurtful email or instant message or even text message. Never 12 times 34 times More than 4 times

C. People Involved in Bullying at SchoolFor the questions in this section, consider everything that happened, at school during this school year. 11. The bullying I received was from . (circle all that apply)Boy Girls Boys & Girls

Younger Older Same AgeD. Places Where Bullying Takes Place12. During this school year, were you bullied in any of these places? Check each place that you were bullied.On the school bus On the playgroundWalking to or from school In the classroomIn the lunch room In the hallwaysIn the gym In the locker roomOther (write in any other places where you have been picked on):

E. General Questions13. Overall, how much of a problem is bullying at school? Circle OneOut of control Somewhat a problem No problem14. How well do adults deal with bullying at our school? Circle One Well Okay Poorly

15. Do you feel safe from bullies at our school? Circle One Yes No16. Do you know how to report bullying?Circle One Yes No

17. Would you be willing to report bullying problems to school officials? Circle One Yes No

18. Please write down any additional information, comments or suggestions that you feel will help our school improve in the way we treat one another.Duane Alexander, M.D., director of the NICHD."Being bullied is not just an unpleasant rite of passage through childhood. It's a public health problem that merits attention. People who were bullied as children are more likely to suffer from depression and low self esteem, well into adulthood, and the bullies themselves are more likely to engage in criminal behavior later in life."

National Institute of Child Health and Development. 27The BulliedPoem What is Bullying?Imbalance of power

29People Involved BullyVictimBystander

30Bully = Aggressor BiggerStrongerQuick to angerHistory of aggressive behavior from as early as elementary schoolMay have social misperceptions

31Why Bully?Gain a sense of power or controlRecognition and status from peersCompensate for feeling inadequateWay of venting frustrations from homeLearning problems so they are fearful of peer rejectionBullied themselves

32Bullies are not born they are made!

33Get your way through forceCant express verbally what they are feeling, so they learn to express it with their fistsOlder act of violenceMediaVideo gamesTaught aggression from homeUnsupervisedParent may model this behaviorDisciplined with combination of angry outbursts and corporal punishment

Victim = Vulnerable in some way

35Low self-esteemWithdrawn from peersStand out in some wayShorterHeavierDifferent background, race, cultureLonersLow social statusPoor social and communication skillsAnnoyingOverprotected parentsLack independence and assertivenessConstant state of fear

Cyber bullying/using technology

37To send offensive or threatening messagesTo post humiliating pictures of someoneConduct online poles Ugliest classmateBiggest geekCreate website to ridicule

Civil Rights Act 1964Title IX of Educational Amendments 1972Right to LEARN!Effects of BullyingPsychological scarsLow self esteemDepressionSuicidal thoughtsSuicide

40Fear of being unsafeBystander could fear guilt or of being the next victimAnxiety

Comprehensive School-Wide PlanWhat is HHS going to do about Bullying? #1 Survey, Survey, SurveyStudentsParentsFacultyCommunity

#2 Form an Advisory CounselStudentsParentsFacultyCommunityAdministration

# 3 Develop Policy and Procedures

#4 Integrate bullying lessons and activities into the classroom curriculum and counselor classroom visitsEmpowering bystandersSafe School AmbassadorsSkills to deal with bulliesWhat does bullying look likeHow to report an incident of bullying

#5 Involve Parents/GuardiansPresentationsWorkshopsBrochuresCampaigns Part of the Advisory Counsel

#6 Educate the Faculty Professional DevelopmentWhat to do if it happensHow to prevent itPolicies and ProceduresPart of the Advisory Board

#7 Provide counseling for both the bully and victim GroupIndividualClassroom setting