Bystander: You Can Make

A Difference

Grade 6Mrs. Glasgow

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What is a Bystander?•Someone who happens to be there when bullying is happening

•As a bystander you are in a unique position of being able to do something about bullying just by looking closely at what happens everyday in your own life.

•Direct or indirect bullying hurts the entire school and everybody has the responsibility to stop it.

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Define: Bullying• Bullying is behavior that : – Is intended to cause mental

distress and/or physical harm– Exists in a relationship in

which there is an imbalance of power and strength

– Is repeated over time

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Types of Bullying

Direct Bullying

Indirect Bullying

Bystander Choices

Choice 1

Stand and Watch

Choice 1: Stand and Watch

What is going on?

If someone is being hurt it is normal to feel: • Curious• Excited• Afraid

Standing/watching Injury=

Same side as bully Standing/watching

not helping=

Supporting the bully

Giving the Bully Power

Do you want to do that?

Choice 2: Support the Bully

People like to feel powerful

Why side with a bully?You don’t like the victim

Bully is your friendYou could be the next victim

Role Reversal

Do not misuse your power!

How would you feel as a victim?

Choice 3:Get Away

Normal Thinking:- No Involvement- No Hurt- Victim Deserves It- Keeping Out of Trouble

Getting away =

Safety

Bully Wins =

Permission to Hurt Victim

Do you believe that?

What if the victim is you?

Choice 4:Active Bystander

Remember: Be Safe

Help the Victim

Choice 4:Active Bystander

Remember: Be Safe

Use your Voice

Choice 4:Active Bystander

Remember: Be Safe

Mediator

Choice 4:Active Bystander

Remember: Be Safe

Pull Bully Away (safely)

Choice 4:Active Bystander

Remember: Be Safe

Get Help (Adult/Ask for Help)

James Preller's

Bystander

RememberIf you find yourself in a bystander situation that is getting out of control and you are uncomfortable that is the point you need to talk to an adult.

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