SYMPOSIUM ON ANTI-BULLYING
3. Cyber bullying
What is BULLYING? refers to any severe, or repeated use by one
or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or
a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at
another student that has the effect of actually causing or placing
the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or
damage to his property;Bullying is being mean to another student
over and over again. Bullying often includes:TeasingTalking about
hurting someoneSpreading rumorsLeaving kids out on purposeAttacking
someone by hitting them or yelling at themBullying does not always
happen in person. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that happens
online or through text messages or emails. It includes posting
rumors on sites like Facebook, sharing embarrassing pictures or
videos, and making fake profiles or websites.
2 Bullying does not always happen in person.
Cyber bullying is a type of bullying that happens online or
through text messages or emails. It includes posting rumors on
sites like Facebook, sharing embarrassing pictures or videos, and
making fake profiles or websites.
FORMS OF BULLYING:1. Physical bullying
2. Social (covert) bullying
4. Verbal/Psychological bullying
STATISTICS2010 statistics reveal that bullying is a crime that
is not going away anytime soon. There are about 160,000 children
that miss school every day out of fear of being bullied. Statistics
also report an increase in cyberbullying activities.
Statistics released in 2010 are showing that bullying is still a
problem among children and teens, but is taking on a different
approach with cyberbullying becoming more and more rampant in
school and after school among teens and children. Social networking
has provided an entirely new environment for bullying to take
place. According to bullying statistics 2010, there are about 2.7
million students being bullied each year by about 2.1 students
taking on the role of the bully. 9WHY DO PEOPLE BULLY OTHERS?They
themselves have been bullied.They act as if they are superiorand
yet theyre insecure.They have poor role models.HOMEWHO IS MOST
LIKELY TO BE A TARGET?LonerYouths who are perceived as being
differentYouths who lack self-confidenceHOMESome young people who
lack social skills isolate themselves from others and become easy
marks for bullies.
HOMESome youths are targeted by bullies because of their
appearance, race, or religion or even because they have a
disabilityanything the bully can pick on.
HOME
Bullies can detect those who think negatively of themselves.
These are often the easiest targets, since theyre not likely to
fight back.
HOME
Victims of Bullying
National Crime Prevention Council17Signs That a Child is Being
Bullied Physical Emotional Behavioral/social Academic
17Tell the group that when children are bullied, they dont often
tell an adult right away. The child who has been bullied may be
embarrassed, or they may think an adult cannot help, or they may
fear retaliation from the child or children doing the bullying.
However, even if a child does not tell an adult about a bullying
problem, there are signs that a child is being bullied.
The most important thing adults can do is recognize and act to
prevent bullying. EFFECTS OF BULLYING Low self-confidence
Depression Frequent crying Abnormal fears and worries Sleep
disorders Nervous habits
Continuation.EFFECTS OF BULLYING Bed-wetting Poor appetite or
digestive problems School problems Rage SuicideThe LONG TERM
effects of bullying are: Psychological Post-Trauma disorders Self
destructive behavior Alcohol or substance abuse
Adopt and implement a child protection or anti-bullying policy
and submit the same to the Division Office.
Provide students and their parents or guardians a copy of the
child protection or anti-bullying policy.
Educate students on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying
policies of the school as well as the mechanisms for the anonymous
reporting of acts of bullying or retaliation.
Section 8.4 (IRR): Duties and Responsibilities of SchoolEnsure
the safety of the victim, the bully and the bystander.
Ensure that their rights are protected and upheld.
Accomplish the Intake Sheet, maintain a record of all
proceedings and submit reports to the Division Office
Maintain a public record or statistics
Coordinate with appropriate offices and other agencies or
instrumentalities for appropriate assistance and intervention, as
required by the circumstances.
Section 8.4 (IRR): Duties and Responsibilities of SchoolSect. 10
B(a) Immediate Responses of Bullying in School1.The victim or
anyone who witnesses or has personal knowledge of a bullying
incident or retaliation shall immediately call the attention of any
school personnel.
2.The school personnel who was notified of a bullying incident
or retaliation shall intervene by:i. Stopping the bullying or
retaliation immediately;ii.Separating the students involved;
iii.Removing the victim or the bully/ offending student from the
site;iv.Ensuring the victims safety by:Determining and addressing
the victims immediate safety needs; andEnsuring medical attention,
if needed, and securing a medical certificate, in cases of physical
injury.Bringing the bully to the Guidance Office or the designated
school personnel.v.Bringing the bully to the Guidance Office or the
designated school personnel.
Cont Immediate Responses of Bullying in SchoolWhat to do?If
being bullied or cyber bullied , here are the things that a victim
can do: tell an adult right away (the best thing to do) either
stand up against the bully (if its safe) or to walk away from the
bully be with other kids. Loners are easy objects of bullies. tell
your teachers or school authorities about the incident. Per Dep Ed
policy, both public and private schools are to set-up a CPC (Child
Protection Committee) to receive reports and handle cases involving
abuse and exploitation of kids.
if social web was used for bullying, report it to the service
provider the alleged abusive behavior so they can act on it.
~ for Facebook, go
here:http://www.facebook.com/help/359033794168099/
~ for Twitter, go
here:https://support.twitter.com/groups/33-report-a-violation/topics/122-reporting-violations/articles/15789-how-to-report-violations
also for cyber bullying, block the concerned hostile account
from accessing your social networking account(s)What to do? if
applicable, change your email address and CP # or sim card and
gradually share it to the people you trust
if necessary, have a vacation from your online activities
Referral - The school head or the designated school personnel
shall notify the Women and Childrens Protection Desk (WPCD) of the
local PNP, if he believes that appropriate criminal charges may be
pursued against the bully or offending student.
Bullied/victim may seek professional help if needed to recover
from the trauma. move on!!!!!What to do?
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