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Putting an End to Bullying L.I.S.D. Bully Busters

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Putting an End to Bullying L.I.S.D. Bully Busters

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    1. “Putting an End to Bullying” L.I.S.D. Bully Busters Presented by: Counseling Department

    2. As counselors we teacher character educations.As counselors we teacher character educations.

    3. 1 out of 4 kids is bullied. Approximately 25,000 children attend Laredo I.S.D. School bullying statistics surveys show that 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.   Cyber bullying is rapidly approaching high numbers. 1 out of 5 kids on a school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics study admit to being a bully, or doing some “Bullying.” Recent Research

    4. Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied. 43% of students feared being bullied in bathrooms. 100,000 students carry a gun to school. Bullying is considered a form of Terrorism. 28% of students who carry weapons witness violence at home. Recent Research

    5. Magan Meier Story http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=4517760 Jessi Slaughter Story http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/cyber-bullying-familys-online-nightmare-11224685 VICTIMS OF BULLYING

    6. More kids are participating—and even encouraging bullies to victimize others. There have been numerous criminal cases because of bullying. It causes “toxic shame,” which is destructive to one’s sense of worth (Garbarino, 1999). It causes some students to harm themselves, cutting themselves, for example. WHY SHOULD WE INTERVENE ?

    7. Thirty percent of all child suicides can be directly related to bullying (Hawker & Boulton, 2000). It may raise suicide risk in bystanders who are considering suicide for other reasons. Every environment is social, and there seems to be no escape.  “Every day of school can be a new social mine field” (Simmons, 2002). WHY SHOULD WE INTERVENE ?

    8. Dr. Schwall's talks about what can be done to control bullying. http://www.coolkidschannel.com/parentingtips/climate WHY SHOULD WE INTERVENE ?

    9. 11 year old Ziainey Stokes writes to President Obama. She began her very own anti-bullying Club after being a victim of bullying. President’s Response: “Your letter demonstrates a desire to change the culture of your classroom as well as your community,” he wrote.  ”You deserve a safe, engaging, and enjoyable classroom, and together we will strive to make this a reality.” PRESIDENT OBAMA’S RESPONSE TO BULLYING VICTIM’S LETTER

    10. Identify high risk times and areas. Bully Free Classroom/School Posters/Brochures Promotion of Character Education Teachers and Staff Modeling Kindness, Acceptance, Respect, and Responsibility. Implement Bullying Policy and have students sign Bully Free Pledge for Students. Ask parents to sign a Bully Free Pledge for Parents. Adopt a Community Involvement Plan to bring in guest speakers. Implement a student involvement and empowerment plan (resolution plan). Celebrate success and plan for next year. A MODEL PROGRAM…BULLY BUSTERS SCHOOL WIDE AWARENESS

    11. School-Wide Student Survey Pre and Post Bi-Weekly Meetings Reciting of Pledge (Mission and Goals) Character Education Duties: Morning and After School Student Reports, School Presentations Community Outreach Teacher’s, Staff’s & Administrators’ Responsibility Bullying Referrals K. TARVER ELEMENTARY’S BULLY BUSTERS

    12. Teacher’s Testimony “The Bully Busters provide the students with a sense of security while being escorted to their classrooms. I feel that every school should have this program to promote a safe environment for all students. Thank you Bully Busters for a job well done!”-Mrs. Nancy Garza Principal’s Testimony “Having Bully Busters on campus has reduced the number of referrals. The students involved take pride in being a part of this club”-Ms. Ana Maria Campos K. TARVER ELEMENTARY’S BULLY BUSTERS

    13. Parent’s Testimony “In the past, I have seen my son get bullied harming his self-esteem. Being a Bully Buster has raised his self-esteem knowing that he is a part of solving a problem that has affected him. “-Mrs. T. Guerrero Student’s Testimony Video of Student K. TARVER ELEMENTARY’S BULLY BUSTERS

    14. Robin D'Antona, Ed.D. is a founding Board Member of the International Bullying Prevention; website: www.stopbullyingma.org 101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know By Meline Kevorkian and Robin D'Antona Suicide Victims Stories www.abcnews.go.com Bullying Prevention for Schools: A Step-by-Step Guide for Implementing a Successful Anti-bullying Program by Allan L. Beane.  www.bullyfree.com Work Cited

    15. Counselors Taking It Another Degree!!

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