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Misconceptions Lead To. Vandalism Stealing Alcohol and drugs Violent crimes Depression Withdrawal. Bullying Defined. The deliberate and repeated infliction of physical, verbal or emotional abuse intended to harm others. Forms of Bullying. Physical Verbal Emotional or social Cyber.
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Misconceptions Lead To • Vandalism • Stealing • Alcohol and drugs • Violent crimes • Depression • Withdrawal
Bullying Defined • The deliberate and repeated infliction of physical, verbal or emotional abuse intended to harm others
Forms of Bullying • Physical • Verbal • Emotional or social • Cyber
Physical Bullying • Hitting • Kicking • Spitting • Pushing • Taking money or personal belongings
Verbal Bullying • Taunting • Malicious teasing • Name-calling • Making threats
Emotional or Social Bullying • Spreading rumors • Manipulating social relationships • Engaging in social exclusion • Extortion • Intimidation
Cyber Bullying • Form of emotional or social bullying • Insults / threats via emails • Instant messaging • Chat rooms • Text messaging • On-line diaries or blogs
Who, When and Where • Involves males more than females • Begins in elementary grades • Takes place in & around school • Often witnessed by peers
Assessing the Current Program • Restructure environment • Increase supervision • Promote interpersonal skills • Curriculum-based anti-bullying programs • Cell phone and internet use
Is That Kid Being Bullied? • Child most likely won’t tell • Child feels ashamed • Look for behavioral signs • Trust your instincts
Bullies • Control others • Lack empathy • May be popular • Associate with like children
Targets • Reluctance to go to school • Ripped or missing belongings • Decreased success in class • Unexplained bruises or injuries • Lowered self-esteem
Dealing with a Target • Talk in private • Assure child you view bullying as serious • Counsel child on ways to avoid being bullied • Reassure child preventative steps will be taken
Dealing with a Bully • Talk in private • Remind child about the rules • Explain why child’s behavior was unacceptable • State what behavior is expected
Witnessing Bullying • Stand between the children • State what you saw / heard • Explain rules and consequences • Talk with witnesses separately • Inform other staff members
Parents • Contact immediately • Explain school’s concerns • Be supportive and non-judgmental • Plans for monitoring and resolving • Ask for input • Offer to update
Remember • Bullying is a learned behavior • Developed over a long period of time • Takes time to fix • Bullying is the responsibility of the bully