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Bullying

Bullying. Maranda Bashaw University of New England. What is bullying?. “Bullying is a serious threat that may have detrimental psychological effects on children such as low self-esteem, depression and suicide.” (www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/publication.)

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Bullying

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  1. Bullying Maranda Bashaw University of New England

  2. What is bullying? • “Bullying is a serious threat that may have detrimental psychological effects on children such as low self-esteem, depression and suicide.” (www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/publication.) • Bullying is intentional injury or discomfort inflicted by one or more students over time. • Bullying can range from physical contact, verbal assault, obscene gestures and being intentionally excluded.

  3. Types of Bullying • Verbal: name calling, teasing, taunting, threatening • Social: leaving someone out on purpose, spreading rumors • Physical: hitting, kicking, pinching, breaking someone’s things (www.stopbullying.gov) NEA reports that nearly 160,000 children miss school everyday because they are scared of bullying. (www.ncpc.org)

  4. Who are the Victims? • Victims of bullies are usually less popular. They tend to be more anxious, and insecure about themselves than other students. (www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/publication) • They are often singled out because of a perceived difference between them and others: size, weight, clothes, intellect, ethnic/religious affiliation and sexual orientation. (www.ncpc.org)

  5. Warning Signs Child being bullied: • Unexplainable injuries • Lost or destroyed belongings • Frequent complaints of feeling sick or fake illness • Changes in eating habits • Difficulty sleeping • Declining grades • Decreased self-esteem • Self-destructive behaviors (www.stopbullying.gov)

  6. Warning Signs Child bullying others: • Get into physical/verbal fights • Have friends who are bullies • Are increasingly aggressive • Detention frequently • Have unexplained money or new belongings • Don’t accept responsibility for their actions • Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity (www.stopbullying.gov)

  7. Students who Bully • Students who engage in bullying behavior during their school years may take part in criminal and aggressive behavior after adolescence. (www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/publication) • Nearly 60% of boys, who were bullies, in grades 6-9 were convicted of at least one crime by age 24. While 40% had three or more convictions. (www.ncpc.org)

  8. When and Where? • Most incidents of bullying occurs in places with little adult supervision. These include: playgrounds, hallways, bus stops, and online. (www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/publication) • The 2008-2009 School Crime Supplement indicates that, nationwide, 28% of students in grades 6-12 have experienced bullying. • The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System indicates that, nationwide, 20% of students in grades 9-12 have experienced bullying. (www.stopbullying.gov)

  9. Why don’t kids ask for help? • Some kids want to handle it on their own • Fear backlash • Fear adults will judge them or punish them for being weak • Feel like no one cares • Fear of being rejected by their peers • They feel vengefulness, anger and self-pity after an incident (www.stopbullying.org)

  10. Prevent Bullying • Talk about what bullying is • Keep lines of communication open • Encourage kids to do what they love • Model how to treat others with kindness and respect (www.stopbullying.org)

  11. Stand up to bullies • Say “STOP” directly and confidently • Use humor • Walk away • Help kids who are bullied by showing kindness or by getting help • Get an adult • Ask others for help • Speak up (www.ncpc.org)

  12. Adults Adults need to respond quickly and consistently to bullying behaviors. It will send the message that this behavior is not acceptable. Adults need to: • Intervene immediately • Separate the kids involved • Make sure everyone is safe • Meet any immediate medical/mental health needs • Stay calm • Model respectful behavior (www.stopbullying.org)

  13. Helpful Resources National Suicide Prevention Life Line 1-800-273-TALK Boys Town National Hotline 1-800-448-3000 The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR *focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth

  14. Resources www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/publication.html www.ncpc.org www.stopbullying.gov

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