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1. DUSD Student Bullying Presentation Grades7-12
2. Whatis Bullying? Nostudentorgroupofstudentsshall,through physical,written,verbal,orothermeans,harass, sexuallyharass,threaten,intimidate,cyberbully, causebodilyinjuryto,orcommithateviolence againstanyotherstudentorschoolpersonnel. Cyberbullyingincludesthetransmissionofharassing communications,directthreats,orotherharmful texts,sounds,orimagesontheInternet,social media,orothertechnologiesusingatelephone, computer,oranywirelesscommunicationdevice. Cyberbullyingalsoincludesbreakingintoanother person’selectronicaccountand assumingthatperson’sidentity inordertodamagethatperson’s reputation.  
3. ExamplesofBullying 1) Verbal(derogatorycommentsandbad names) 2) Bullyingthroughsocialexclusionorisolation 3)Physical(hitting,kicking,shoving,throwing thingsandspitting) 4) Bullyingthroughliesandfalserumors 5)Beingthreatenedorbeingforcedtodothings bystudentswhobully 6) Cyberbullying(viacellphoneorInternet)
4. PossibleReasonsWhy StudentsBully: • To • To • To • To gain power gain popularityand attention act outproblemsfromhome copy whatsomeoneelse doesthat they admire • They • They • They perceive itas fun havelowself-esteem(sometimes) themselvesarebeingbulliedorhave been bullied.
5. Whatare theeffectsofVICTIMSof Bullies? • Victims ofBullyingexperienceloneliness, difficulty makingfriends, humiliation,insecurity, loss ofself- esteem,and tendto developa fearof going toschool. • Greaterrisk ofsufferingfromdepressionandother mentalhealthproblems,andin worstcasescenarios are atgreaterriskforsuicide. • Theimpact offrequent bullyingoften accompaniesthese victimsintoadulthood… http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs200127.pdf
6. Seth’sLaw “Seth’sLaw”isalawthatstrengthensexisting stateanti-bullyinglawstohelpprotectall Californiapublicschoolstudents.Seth’sLaw requirespublicschoolsinCaliforniatoupdate theiranti-bullyingpoliciesandprograms,andit focusesonprotectingstudentswhoarebullied basedontheiractualorperceivedsexual orientationandgenderidentity/gender expression,aswellasrace,ethnicity, nationality,gender,disabilityandreligion. •
7. DUSDPolicy DUSD isawareofthe seriousness ofbullyingandin compliance with Seth’s LawDUSDpolicyspecifically prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment,intimidation, andbullyingbasedonthese actualor perceived characteristics:disability,gender,genderidentity, genderexpression,nationality,race or ethnicity, religion,and sexualorientation. • Discrimination,harassment,intimidation or bullying directedatsomeoneassociatedwith aperson or groupwith oneormore ofthe listedactual or perceivedcharacteristicsis also prohibited (EducationCode Section 234.1(a)) •
8. DUSDConsequences ENGAGED IN AN ACT OF BULLYING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BULLYING COMMITTED BY MEANS OF AN ELECTRONIC ACT (E.C. 48900 (r)) As defined in subdivisions (f) and (g) of Section 32261 directed specifically toward a pupil or school personnel. ENGAGING IN, OR HAVING ANY PART IN HAZING or committing any act that injures, degrades, or disgraces any other person attending school. Causing, attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or participating in an act of hate violence. (E.C. Sec. 32050-52) (E.C. SEC. 233) (E.C. 48900, sub-section a and/or k) (E.C. 48900.3) 1st Offense: Warning to student and /or other alternative consequences. 2nd Offense: 1-3 days suspension. 3rd Offense: Up to 5-days suspension. Recommendation for expulsion or alternative education program. 3rd Offense
9. Whatcan youdoifyou are beingbullied? • Do notrespondtothebully. Whenbullies do not getareactionfromtheirvictim they usuallytendtolose interestand move on. • This can oftenbe easiersaidthandone. IF thebullying doesnot go away… TELLSOMEONE!!!
10. Whatcan youdoifyouare beingbullied? Contactanadultwhoyoufeel comfortablewithandtrust. Examples of peopleyoucangoto: Teacher Someoneintheoffice Counselor Parent Administrator CampusSupervisor
11. Whatcanyoudoifyouare beingbullied? Students SpeakingOut KeepingOur SchoolsSafe! StudentsSpeakingOutprovidesstudentswitha safe, informal,andanonymoussystemtogive information aboutcriminal activity,threats,or weapons,without fear of retaliation. If you haveinformation abouta crime committedat your school,or aboutthreatsof a crime or possibleshooting. Call the24-HourStudentsSpeaking Out Hotline at 209-521-4636(INFO)
12. ButI’mnotgettingBullied atschool…Justonline… • Blockthosewhoareharassingyoufrom social media sites. (i.e.block themfromyour myspace/facebook/ email/twitter/instagram) • Report incidents of bullying immediately. Save and/orprintacts ofbullying.
13. Remember… • ALL students deserve tofeelsafeat school. • Bullyingis NEVER okay. •Ifyouarea victim, a witness,orsomeone whohas beeninvolvedin bullying… TALKTO SOMEONE. Take a stand… Help make yourschoolbullyfree!!