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HOW CAN WE HELP?. Identifying B ullying Behavior and Tips for Prevention. Bullying is…. An imbalance of power Repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others Perpetrated by individuals or groups. Source: Health Resources and Services Administration National Bullying Campaign 2004.
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HOW CAN WE HELP? Identifying Bullying Behavior and Tips for Prevention KerryConnolly
Bullying is… An imbalance of power • Repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others • Perpetrated by individuals or groups Source: Health Resources and Services Administration National Bullying Campaign 2004 Kerry Connolly
BULLYING CAN TAKE MANY FORMS • Physical violence • Verbal Taunts, name calling, and put-downs • Threats and intimidation • Extortion or stealing money and/or possessions • Spreading rumors • Harassment via technology (email, text messaging, etc.) Source: LondonFamily CourtClinic, London, Ontario, Canada Kerry Connolly
Which bubble do you belong to? The Truth is… • Children as well as adults tend to play multiple roles in the cycle of bullying. For example, a bully may appear to only be a bully but outside of school he could be either a victim or a bystander. Kerry Connolly
TIPS TO FOLLOW WHEN DEALING WITH A BULLY • Tell an adult . • Talk it out. • Walk away. • Distract the bully with a joke. • Hang out with friends. Kerry Connolly
TIPS TO FOLLOW WHEN observing a bully • Tell the bully to stop. • Help the victim walk away. • Recruit friends to help the victim. • Befriend the victim. • Get an adult. When peers intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds, 57% of the time. Kerry Connolly
Bullying Television Clip: How To Implement Prevention Strategies • Family Guy Bullying Clip http://www.tv.com/video/kPx_Hisddyscx41gmUdp16RVqeKRXf7o/bullies?o=hulu&tag=video_recent;thumb;0 Using this clip, answer the questions on the following slide. Kerry Connolly
REVIEW QUESTIONS • handled? • What was the bullying behavior? • How did the bullied child react to the bullying? • How did the other children react? • How did the bullying child react to the actions of the child who was bullied or the other children? • Was the bullying managed in an effective way? • Name some ways in which the bullying could have been handled? National Crime Prevention Council Kerry Connolly
STAND UP, SPEAK OUT & WORK TOGETHER Kerry Connolly