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Knowing Your Role. BULLY AWARENESS. Frank Gomez – TR Counselor HHS. “We were just joking!”. “It’s no big deal!”. “”We were just playing!”. Those are the Agressors …others take extreme routes as well:. Suicide. Low Self-esteem. “ Wierdo !” “Loser!” “Ugly!” “Nerd!”. “Jerk!” “Geek!”
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Knowing Your Role BULLY AWARENESS Frank Gomez – TR Counselor HHS
“We were just joking!” “It’s no big deal!” “”We were just playing!” Those are the Agressors…others take extreme routes as well: Suicide Low Self-esteem “Wierdo!” “Loser!” “Ugly!” “Nerd!” “Jerk!” “Geek!” “Stupid!” “Loner!” Cutting How will we make a difference?! “He can take it!” “It doesn’t bother her!” “That’s the way it is!”
BULLY AWARENESS PURPOSE Introduce the Bullying Prevention Act Discuss Bully Awareness Know Your Role Against It
BULLY AWARENESS • BULLYING PREVENTION ACT of 2010 • Defines bullying and provides examples of physical and verbal behaviors that schools should prohibit • Prohibits bullying • Based on perceived and actual differences • On school property including buses, bus stops, school sponsored events, and school electronic devices • Requires public, private and secondary schools to draft a bullying policy to be filed with the ISBE and shared with staff, students and parents • Creates the School Bullying Prevention Taskforce
BULLY AWARENESS BULLY AWARENESS & YOUR ROLE B E THE ROLE MODEL Celebrate Uniqueness And Diversity Encourage Teamwork Demand/Command Respect
BULLY AWARENESS BULLY AWARENESS & YOUR ROLE U Bystanders Bodily Harm NDERSTAND IT 3 Types Physical Verbal Psychological 2 Forms Direct Indirect Rumors Harassment Cyberbullying Isolation
BULLY AWARENESS BULLY AWARENESS & YOUR ROLE L OOK FOR IT Eyes Intent Eyes Everywhere “I’m watching you!”
BULLY AWARENESS BULLY AWARENESS & YOUR ROLE L IMIT IT Let it be known It may be tough, but keep the peace! Glasses on, Whistles ready
BULLY AWARENESS BULLY AWARENESS & YOUR ROLE Y IELD TO NOTHING “We were just joking!” “Wierdo!” “It’s no big deal!” “Ugly!” “He can take it!” “Loser!” “Nerd!” “Jerk!” “Geek!” “”We were just playing!” “Stupid!” “That’s the way it is!” “Loner!” “It doesn’t bother her!”
BULLY AWARENESS BULLY AWARENESS & YOUR ROLE B E THE ROLE MODEL U NDERSTAND IT L OOK FOR IT L IMIT IT Y IELD TO NOTHING
BULLY AWARENESS Now what do I do from here? CONFRONTING THE BULLY Speak one-on-one (no audience) Assist with anger and/or problem-solving skills Help find “power” in productive ways Assist in relationship skills and relating with others ASSISTING THE VICTIM Speak one-on-one (no audience) Assist with empowerment, esteem Get friends involved to support Help find a positive outlet to handle stress, pressure, and to just have fun
Knowing Your Role BULLY AWARENESS Frank Gomez – TR Counselor HHS