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Preventing Bullying and Harassment Presented by: Jim Jelinske M.S. Creative Education Services. No Child Should Be Afraid to go to School.
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Preventing Bullying and HarassmentPresented by:Jim Jelinske M.S.Creative Education Services
“Stop”Put your hand out look them in the eye and say “Stop!ThinkWalk away, laugh, find a friend, reportReportIf after you say stop and they do not, report to a trusted adult
Culture of Violence • Juvenile crime is up 47% • 3 million violent crimes are happening annually at or near schools • 29million physical attacks happen each year by older siblings on younger brothers and sisters • * Over 19 million of those attacks would have been classified as assaults had they happened outside the home • 50% of all married women will experience some form of violence from their partners during their marriage (Perry, 2006)
Concepts Of A Whole School Approach All systems are involved The main goal is climate change Focus on changing silent majority to caring majority Introduce a common vocabulary to be used system wide
Defining BullyingBullying in it’s truest form is comprised ofa series of _________ and ____________cruel incidents, involving the same victim(s).Bullying is an imbalance of power. repeated intentionally
Psychological Bullying Behaviors Rejection and exclusion Humiliation and embarrassment Gossiping and spreading rumors Breaking basic rules of friendship Intimidation through threats How do you deal with these issues?
We don’t do that here! Common Language used to prevent bullying
Harassment ClarificationName CallingSwearingHorseplayThreateningEthnic SlurTeasingExclusionMockingInsultsHumiliationSexual Comments/Inappropriate Jokes
We believe Every human being, without exception has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Adult Myths and MisperceptionsIgnore itHit them backStand up for yourselfI’m sure it was just a jokeDon’t worry you’ll get over itIt’s no big dealYou know how boys areDid they deserve it?Only weak people are bulliedThat would never happen here
Cyber Bullying Prevention Don’t give out private information: Passwords, phone number, address, friends or family names Be careful in exchanging pictures Don’t send messages when your angry Online conversations are not always private
Teaching Targets of BullyingDon’t fight backHave a planDon’t isolate yourselfUse Confidential ReportingTake threats seriously