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“DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS”. STOP BULLYING!. Advanced Clinical Experience Project By Desiree Ann Mitzel Spring 2012. WHAT ARE SIX THINGS YOU NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY?. Eat Healthy Foods Exercise Every Day Stay Safe Get Plenty of Rest Positive Attitude Drink Lots Of Water.
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“DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS” STOP BULLYING! Advanced Clinical Experience Project By Desiree Ann Mitzel Spring 2012
WHAT ARE SIX THINGS YOU NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY? Eat Healthy Foods Exercise Every Day Stay Safe Get Plenty of Rest Positive Attitude Drink Lots Of Water
Bullying In and Out of Our Schools
“There is a light at the end of the tunnel but first you'll have to find the light switch and change the bulb before switching it on yourself.“ - Tim Field
EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! • Bullying by other students • Harassment • Discrimination No One Deserves To Be Bullied!
Some of us are tall! Some of us are fat. Some of us are short! Some of us are thin. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! Some of us walk with crutches. Some of us get around in wheelchairs.
Some of us are good at sport. Some of us are good at music. Some of us have dark hair. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT! Some of us are good at art. Some of us have red hair. Some of us have blonde hair. Some of us are good at math.
It’s Good To Be Different! Some of us even come from different countries. Remember: What makes you different, makes you special! It Would Be Boring If We Were All The Same!
BULLYING CAN OCCUR PLAYGROUND HALLWAY BATHROOM LUNCHROOM WHERE? CLASSROOM • Children usually are bullied by one child or a small group • Bullying is more common at school than on the way to/from school
If you or someone you know is being bullied... • When you are being bullied, it is hard to concentrate • You probably feel unhappy and scared. • Perhaps you are keeping the bullying a secret because the bully has threatened you. • But staying silent means the bullying won’t stop. …Tell and get help.
If you are a bully • You will have real friends, not people, who are only there because they are afraid of you. • Becoming a good person will make you feel better about yourself • You will find some nice friends. ….You can change your behavior
TYPES OF BULLYING…. PHYSICAL VERBAL EMOTIONAL
Won’t leave you alone even when you say “I’ve had enough.” Thinking it’s fun to make you sad. Saying unkind things about you. Types of bullying Won’t let others talk to you. Hitting you on purpose. Stopping other children playing with you.
PHYICAL BULLYING CAN INCLUDE • Pushing • Kicking • Hitting • Pinching • Any other forms of violence
VERBAL BULLYING CAN BE • Name-calling • Sarcasm • Spreading • Rumors • Threats
EMOTIONAL BULLYING CAN INCLUDE • Excluding Others • Making fun of others • Humiliation • Tormenting (Examples: hiding books, threatening gestures),
Long-Term Implications of Being Bullied • Low self-esteem • Depression • Perceive school as unsafe • Miss more days of school than friends….in turn, learning is affected
Let’s Listen To The Story Called….. STICKS AND STONES
Luke was happily walking to school minding his own business whistling as he went. Suddenly he heard someone shout “Get out of my way Pee Wee!” As he turned around he saw Kevin, the biggest boy in school, racing towards him on his skateboard. Luckily he leapt out of the way just in time to avoid being knockedover. MOVE PEE WEE!
On his way home Luke saw Kevin with his dog waiting on the corner. Luke kept walking and hoped for the best. “Hey Shrimp, what’s it like down there,” laughed Kevin. “You are the most pathetic excuse for a boy I have ever seen.” What could Luke do now?
Luke ran home as quickly as he could just hoping that Kevin or his dog wouldn’t chase him. When he got home he went into his bedroom and sat alone, quietly wondering why Kevin was being so mean to him. How do you think Luke is feeling, sitting in his room?
The next day Luke spent all day trying to stay away from Kevin. Unfortunately he only managed to do it until lunch time……..
“You’re so small and scrawny I could squash you and feed you to my dog Tyson. Where do you buy your clothes, the baby section?” laughed Kevin. Luke tried to hold back the tears but eventually they began to trickle down his cheeks.
As his alarm went off the next morning Luke rubbed his eyes and wished he didn’t have to go to school. “I could tell mom that I’m not very well, maybe she will let me stay home,” he thought. What do you think would happen if Luke doesn’t go to school today?
“I’m sorry Luke but you don’t seem that ill to me. You shouldn’t take time off school unless you are really ill,” said Mrs Thomas. “Should I tell mom about Kevin?” thought Luke. Can mom help me?
Luke started to laugh too, as he thought about what Kevin had said. “Feed me to his dog, what a ridiculous idea” chuckled Luke. Luke’s mom said to Luke that she thought the names Kevin had called him were silly names. “Shrimp, is that the best he can do?” giggled Luke’s mom.
The next day when Kevin started to say mean things Luke didn’t start to cry. Instead he thought about how silly Kevin was and began laughing. Kevin tried again but Luke just laughed even harder. Kevin finally got bored with Luke laughing at him and just carried on walking to school.
Bullying Is Wrong • Hitting them • Kicking them • Calling them names • Sending them threatening text messages • Spreading rumors about them • Doing anything else which is intended to be upsetting Nobody has the right to hurt other people by….
What Does It Feel Like To Be Bullied? Bullying can mean many different things. Being hit Being pushed or pulled Being ignored or left out Having your things taken Being called names Having rumours spread about you Being teased
Bullying Hurts Bullying makes you scared and upset. • Bullying can make you so worried that you can't work well at school. Some children make up excuses so they don’t have to go to school. Bullying can make you feel that you are no good, that there is something wrong with you. Bullies can make you feel that it's your fault.
Why do you bully certain people? She’s quiet and won’t tell on me. He’s got more friends than me You look scared I can easily make you cry. She’s the teacher’s pet.
KINDNESS COMPASSION
LET’S WATCH THE VIDEO ABOUT RACHEL’S CHALLENGE You May Just Start A Chain Reaction” -Rachel Scott
RACHEL’S 5 MESSAGES
THINGS WE SHOULD DO….. THINGS WE SHOULDNOT DO…..
THINGS WE SHOULDDO….. • Seek adult help • Do not participate in the harassment of the victim • Offer kind words to the victim • Do not become involved in rumors and gossip • If you can effectively communicate with the bully, tell the bully that he is doing inappropriate things • Do not become involved in physical or verbal fights with a bully
THINGS WE SHOULDNOT DO….. • Don't try to deal with the problem on your own. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. • Don't hit the people who are bullying you. You might end up being accused of bullying yourself. • Always tell the truth about what has happened. Don't exaggerate. If a small part of what you are saying is shown to be untrue then it throws everything else into doubt. • Don't hide what is happening from the adults you trust. Keeping things secret is the bullies' biggest weapon. That is why they go to so much trouble to stop you telling.
Other Names For Cyberbullying… Electronic Bullying Online Social Cruelty
CYBER BULLYING IS… • Being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful material using technological means • An individual or group that uses information and communication involving electronic technologies to • Facilitate deliberate and repeated harassment • Threat to an individual or group. Distribution of cyber bullying venues used by young people in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control
CYBER BULLIES’ TECHNOLOGY • E-mail • Cell phones • Pager text messages • Instant messaging • Personal web sites • Online personal polling web sites • Chat rooms
DIFFERENCES BULLYING CYBERBULLYING ANONYMOUS Occurs off school property Good relationships with teachers Fear loss of technology privileges Further under the radar than bullying Emotional reactions cannot be determined {McKenna & Bargh, 2004; Ybarra & Mitchell, 2004 • DIRECT • Occurs on school property • Poor relationships with teachers • Fear retribution Physical: Hitting, Punching & Shoving Verbal: Teasing, Name calling & Gossip Nonverbal: Use of gestures & Exclusion www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
BEING BULLIED?What Can You Do? STAND UP Straight Look The Bully In The Eyes Walk Away Without Saying A Word