Bullying: In the Classroom

1. Bullying: In the Classroom Lisa BrizendineNorthwest Christian University

2. "Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by any characteristic in RCW 9A.36.080(3), or other distinguishing characteristics, when the intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act: • (a) Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or • (b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or • (c) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or • (d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. • Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying. RCW 28A.300.285 “Bullying” as defined by the Revised Code of Washington is as follows:

3. United States Statistics “This year, over 13 MILLIONAmerican Kids will be bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, through their cell phones and on the streets of their towns, making it the most common form of violence young people face in this country” (“Nationwide Bullying Statistics”, 2013). 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, and physically, cyber bullying statistics are rapidly approaching similar numbers (“Bullying Facts”, 2013).

4. Bullying Happens Throughout The World Bullying is not an issue experienced only in the schools of the United States, but is experienced throughout the world; International research suggests that bullying is most frequent in elementary school, but occurs commonly throughout all grade levels (Sampson, 2002).

5. Historical Elements:How Far Back Does It Go? “Bullying is not [just] a contemporary problem, but has always been a part of life” (Hyojin, 2007). Historically bullying was often simply considered “a harmless rite of passage, a normal, unavoidable part of growing up” (Carpenter & Ferguson, 2009).

6. History of Bullying • Characteristics of bullying have been a common occurrence in literature, with one of the most memorable likely being Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist which was published in 1838 • The first report of bullying 1862-John Flood • The first significant journal article expressing concern in regards to bullying was in 1897, written by Burk (Koo, 2007) • First Characterizing of Bullying - 1897 • First Major Research - 1970 • First Proposition Anti-Bullying Law - 1981 • Book on Classroom Bullying • First

8. Bullying: Most Frequent During Times of Lower Adult Supervision Bus Hallways & Stairwells Cafeteria Playground

9. Types of Bullying Mental Bullying Physical Bullying Verbal Bullying Cyber Bullying

10. Effects of Bullying • Effects on “Bullies” • Effects on “Bullied”

12. Anti-Bullying LegislationFor Safer Schools

13. The issue of bullyingis not something we can stand idly by and ignore. Teachers, administration, volunteers, and those who frequent the school grounds must all play an active role in ensuring bullying is no longer an issue. Bullyingremains an issue in our schools and we must remain proactive as we work towards ensuring the safest environment possible for each of our students.

14. References BULLYING “Nationwide Bully Statistics” (2013). Nationwide bully statistics. Retrieved from http://www.sears.com/anti-bullying-statistics/dap-120000000283435?adCell=W3