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Be an Up-Stander not a By-Stander

Be an Up-Stander not a By-Stander. Caring. Inquirer. Risk-taker. Reflective. Knowledgeable. Balanced. Thinker. Principled. Communicator. DHS Learner Profile. Caring We care about others and the world around us. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world. Caring

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Be an Up-Stander not a By-Stander

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  1. Be an Up-Stander not a By-Stander Caring Inquirer Risk-taker Reflective Knowledgeable Balanced Thinker Principled Communicator

  2. DHS Learner Profile Caring We care about others and the world around us. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world. • Caring • We care about others and the world around us. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world. • Balanced • We try to make sure our life and interests are given equal attention. We grow intellectually, • emotionally, and physically. • Principled • We are fair, honest and just. We treat all with dignity and compassion and are not afraid to stand up for what is right. • Inquirers • We are curious about the way the world works. We enjoy learning and want to understand. • Thinker • We take initiative in solving our own problems. We connect the things we have learned to the world around up. • Knowledgeable • We develop our knowledge in more depth and with greater understanding. We apply our knowledge to global, local and • personal situations. • Communicators • We communicate using understandable language. We educate the world with what we have learned so that others can also make a positive difference. • Risk-Takers • We are not afraid to try new things. We understand that to make a mistake gives us a valuable lesson from which to learn. • Reflective • We think about the impact our actions have on the world around us. We improve through evaluation and changing our actions for the better. Balanced We try to make sure our life and interests are given equal attention. We grow intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Principled We are fair, honest and just. We treat all with dignity and compassion and are not afraid to stand up for what is right. Inquirers We are curious about the way the world works. We enjoy learning and want to understand. Thinker We take initiative in solving our own problems. We connect the things we have learned to the world around up. Knowledgeable We develop our knowledge in more depth and with greater understanding. We apply our knowledge to global, local and personal situations. Communicators We communicate using understandable language. We educate the world with what we have learned so that others can also make a positive difference. Risk-Takers We are not afraid to try new things. We understand that to make a mistake gives us a valuable lesson from which to learn. Reflective We think about the impact our actions have on the world around us. We improve through evaluation and changing our actions for the better.

  3. By-Standersare Silent… Up-Standers Live Out Loud Your text here Your text here

  4. What is Bullying? • Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged • Children/Teens that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. • In order to be considered bullying the behavior must be: • Repeated (or has the potential to be repeated) • Aggressive in nature • An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their power—such as physical strength, access to embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or harm others. (Power imbalances can change over time and in different situations, even if they involve the same people).

  5. FACT: People who bully have power over those they bully. 

  6. Types of Bullying • Verbal • Social • Physical

  7. Types of Bullying Cont. Cyberbullying Rumors on Social Media or Other Electronic Devices MeanTexts Embarrassing Photos/Videos Anonymous Threatening and Taunting Emails or Posts Nasty Fake Profile is Posted at a Social Networking Site Using a Student’s Real Name, Photo, and Contact Information • DELETE DIGITAL DRAMA!!!

  8. Why Is Cyberbullying different? • Kids who are cyberbullied are often times bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids • who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior. • - Cyberbullyingcan happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night. • - Cyberbullyingmessages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source. • - Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent. • DELETE DIGITAL DRAMA!!!

  9. MYTH: People who bully are insecure and have low self-esteem. 

  10. Where does bullying take place? Bathroom Hallways Internet Buses Parking Lot Walking to and From School Cafeteria Locker Room

  11. Effects of Bullying • Be unwilling to attend school • Receive poor grades • Have lower self-esteem • Have more health problems • Mental health issues • Suicide

  12. How to Deal with Being Bullied… Your Feelings are Important • Do not blame yourself. • Be proud of who you are. • Do not be afraid to get help.

  13. What to Do…When you are being bullied. • Tell them to stop.   • Know when to walk away. • Don’t show emotion. • Protect yourself.  • Tell an adult you trust. • Find a safe place. • Stick together. • Find opportunities to make new friends. • Avoid reading negative comments that may be posted about you.

  14. MYTH: Bullying often resolves itself when you ignore it.

  15. MYTH: Reporting bullying will make the situation worse. 

  16. 10 ways to be an up-stander • Learn more about mean, cruel and bullying behavior. • Help others who are being bullied. • Stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading online or in person. • Get friends involved. • Make friend outside of your circle. • Be aware of the bullying and Up-Stander policies at your school. • Welcome new students. • Refuse to be a bystander and be a role model to others instead. • Respect others’ differences and help others to respect differences. • Develop and Up-Stander/Prevention program or project with a teacher. Inquirer Risk-taker Reflective Caring Knowledgeable Open-minded Balanced Thinker Principled Communicator

  17. If you are the bully…Make it Right • -Apologize • -Resolve to do better • -Ask for help • -Speak with friends or family members • -Talk to a professional • -Seek help to prevent you from • bullying in the future.

  18. How Do I Get Help? • -Tell your parent or guardian about the situation and share your feelings • -Your school counselor is an excellent resource to discuss the bullying situation and your options • -Once you’ve brought the bullying situation to the attention of a trusted adult, act on some of the suggestions. • -Should the bullying situation continue or become unacceptable “REPORT IT” !

  19. How Do I Get Help? • STEP 1: Report it to your Assistant Principal or you may report the abuse anonymously at DHS.CaresAbout.Us • STEP 2: Inform your parents or guardian about the report. Communication is key

  20. How Do I Get Help? • STEP 3: Share any fears of retaliation with the principal or our SRO • Step 4: Remember YOU can be the Change by being an Up-Stander and report bullying on behalf of a friend or someone you witnessed being bullied.

  21. Live out loud… be an up-stander • Take a stand and do not join in.  • Support the person being bullied. • Talk to an adult you trust. • You have the power to stop it! • Be the HERO in the HALLWAY!!! BE THE CHANGE!!!

  22. Don’t stand by… Stand up

  23. Resources • Resources and Acknowledgements: • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services • Center for Mental Health services • www.kidshealth.org • www.forkidsake.org • www.teachingtolerance.org • www.peaceworks.org • www.olweus.org • www.bullyhelp.org • www.bullybust.org This information has been presented to you by the DHS counseling team

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