2011. Photograph. Child Mode. Web . 29 Nov 2011. <http:// www.childmode.com/2011/10/11/your-words-have- po

1. The Power of Words What is your reaction to the image? The image illustrates that hurtful words have power, but so do kind words. Recall a time someone’s kind 2011. Photograph. Child Mode. Web. 29 Nov 2011. <http://www.childmode.com/2011/10/11/your-words-have- power-so-be-sure-to-use-them-wisely/>. words made a positive impact on you. Describe that memory. In what ways can you create a positive memory for someone else?

2. Acceptance Look at the image to the right. The person in the middle is bathed in light and protected by a circle of peers. In what way does this light illustrate how we feel when we are accepted and supported by our peers? 2008. Photograph. Safety Concepts. Web. 29 Nov 2011. <http://safetyconcepts.com.au/tips-for-dealing-with-workplace-bullying/>. How important is acceptance to you? Why? What do you do to help others feel accepted?

3. The Power of Words This image is a graphic representation of betrayal, of hurtful words. Words are a powerful tool and can be used both to promote good and do harm. Reflect on the power of your own words as you respond to the prompt provided below. Prompt : Recall a time you used words as a weapon, a time you wish you could have taken words back. If you could relive that moment, what would you say instead? What can you do in general to manage your words so that they lift people rather than harm them? Why You Have to Be so Mean?. 2011. Photograph. Sparkling Stars Magazine. Web. 29 Nov 2011. <http://www.sparklingstars.net/2011/03/01/why-you-have- to-be-so-mean/>.

4. Sometimes when people talk about conflict, they blame others, claiming that “if he didn’t…” or “if she wasn’t so… then we would get along.” The key word here is “we.” All conflict must have participants on both sides, or there is no conflict. And while it is true that “peace is a group effort,” it is also true that peace begins with each individual choosing peace. You are an important part of the group. You are peace waiting to happen. What can you do to make peace a reality in your school? Home? Community?

5. Be the Change… The tears streaming down the girl’s cheeks in this image depict the pain bullying can cause. Everyone has felt that pain at some time. The words “Be the CHANGE you want to see” contrast that pain and suggest hope. We choose. We create tears. We create change. We are the hope…depending on our choices. What do you choose? Why? N.d. Photograph. Mitchell Community Public Library, Mitchell. Web. 29 Nov 2011. <http://www.mitchell.lib.in.us/ LightNEasy.php?page=Classic Books>.

6. Cyber Bullying N.d.Photographs. Cyber Bullying FactsWeb. 29 Nov 2011. <http://cyberbullyingfacts.com/>. • Cyber bullying includes… • sending hurtful, mean text messages or emails • spreading rumors or lies about others by e-mail or on social networks • creating websites, videos or social media profiles that embarrass or humiliate others • hacking, stealing passwords or posing as another online… • This can be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. • The affects of cyber-bullying can be devastating, even deadly. We all need to “think B4 we click.” Reflect on your own use of technology. How have you treated others online? What can you do to be better and/or to prevent bullying?

7. Social Bullying “Social bullying puts a person’s social safety at risk by using the power of a group to encourage teasing, exclusion, spreading rumors, and/or any of the other three forms of bullying [physical, verbal, or cyber].” How do messages of encouragement, acceptance, forgiveness, and respect make you feel? If everyone expressed such messages of kindness toward others, how would the world be different? What kinds of messages do you send others? What kindness do you express? In what ways could you be better? Braidwood. Our Social Dilemma. 2011. Infographic. The Ripple Effect: learning with and from each otherWeb. 29 Nov 2011. <http://rippleeffect.edublogs.org/page/2/>.

8. Verbal Bullying The image on the Words Can Kill poster is very basic: some white, some red, some words. However, the image is disturbing, a chilling reminder that verbal bullying can have devastating effects. In Cher’s song, If I Could Turn Back Time, she sings, “Words are like weapons, they wound sometimes.” We know this; we have all felt the sting of hurtful words. But we are in control of our words. No one makes us put someone else down; no one makes us ignore another. We choose. Think about a situation that typically leads to angry or hurtful words from you. Write about how you could change your attitude to help change your words. What promise can you make to yourself to help you make better choices? M&C Saatchi . Wrist. 2009. Infographic. Coloribus:CreativeAdvertising Archive, UK. Web. 29 Nov 2011. <http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/prints/beat-bullying-message-wrist-13097405/>.

9. Your thoughts? Your Words? http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.miami.muohio.edu/images/nohatebig.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.miami.muohio.edu/campus-safety/no-hate/index.html&h=486&w=480&sz=17&tbnid=fsOPH_zGMHo8YM:&tbnh=85&tbnw=84&zoom=1&usg=__8DYOnggQ-T0UkegLqu1wLjalZj4=&docid=Tj52eKiKoKgxZM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=1jALUITwCYLi2QXVl7wO&ved=0CIcBEPUBMAg&dur=1829

10. Sticks and Stones Have you ever heard the children’s rhyme “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me”? Children sometimes use it in response to bullying or hurtful teasing. It is a defense mechanism. However, the rhyme is not a true defense against painful words cast in ridicule or resentment. The fact is words are often more hurtful than sticks or stones. While we cannot control the way that others behave, we have complete control over ourselves and our words. How do you use your words? As a weapon? As a healing balm? The power of your words rests in your choice of how to use them—what do you choose? http://www.chansondelange.com/tag/tyler-clementi/

11. Stop Cyber Bullying • Cyber Bullying Definition • sending hurtful, mean text messages or emails • spreading rumors or lies about others by e-mail or on social networks • creating websites, videos or social media profilesthat embarrass or humiliate others • hacking, stealing passwords or posing as another online… • This can be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. http://ebullyingstatistics.com/cyber-bullying-facts/ Perhaps the most devastating aspect of cyber-bullying is that it is difficult to escape. A cyber bully is ever-present. However, you can take action…take a picture of a Facebook page and text it to an administrator, forward a text, inform others of a social media profile made in your name, be active and be loud. Don’t let a cyber bully off the hook. Tell an adult. Given the definition above, recall a time you were a victim of cyber bullying (or a cyber “joke”) or recall a time you observed another being victimized. What happened? What action did you take? What might you do now? Why?

12. Bullying • Spreading rumors • Teasing • Making threats • Gossiping • Using hurtfulwords • Leaving somebody out • Hitting • Kicking • Name-calling • Pushing • Damaging property • Stealing • Look over the partial list of bullying qualities provided above…of which are you guilty? Do you gossip? Spread rumors? Name call? Steal? What can you do to be better? http://www.google.com/imgres?q=teen+bully&start=173&um=1&hl=en&safe=active&biw=1280&bih=929&tbm=isch&tbnid=DX10buPCunUhpM:&imgrefurl=http://clearminds.wordpress.com/&docid=vqKAWhlDJiYAnM&imgurl=http://clearminds.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/bullying.gif&w=796&h=756&ei=IhX_T-ebBYSC2wWOiP3YBA&zoom=1

13. Love your Uniqueness and the Uniqueness of Others Think about all the people you know… now write about the one who is perfect… who never has a bad-hair day, who never wears or says the wrong thing, who receives perfect scores on all exams and wins all athletic competitions, who sings and draws beautifully… tell me about that person. He/she doesn’t exist, right? No one is perfect, including you, so why should we point out “imperfections.” Imperfections are unique qualities that make each of us interesting. How do you celebrate your own style? How do you honor the style of others? http://antibullyingblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/17-anti-bullying-pictures-for-classroom.html

14. http://www.feeldesain.com/tag/graffiti/page/3 These street artists are literally changing their world with words. In what way do we change our own world with words? How do we create joy or sorrow, pain or inspiration with our words? What is one simple change you could make in the way you use words each day—a simply way to improve someone’s day?

15. According to a December 2009 article in Science Daily, “students who watch as their peers endure the verbal or physical abuses of another student could become as psychologically distressed, if not more so, by the events than the victims themselves.” Have you ever witnessed a bullying incident? Did you tell anyone? Send a message to the anonymous tip-line? Did you do anything you hope others would do for you? How might helping others ultimately help you as well? http://www.equineconnection.ca/eal-combats-bullying

16. IF YOU http://daskalogi.edublogs.org/2012/02/22/make-your-school-an-anti-bullying-zone/#more-1193 What are you going to do? http://bmengini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clip_image004_thumb2.jpg

17. http://www.glaad.org/blog/powerful-anti-bullying-message-graces-front-page-iowa-newspaperhttp://www.glaad.org/blog/powerful-anti-bullying-message-graces-front-page-iowa-newspaper This image Illustrates that community has the power to lift those whose lives have been damaged by bullying… which is true. Each community has the power to lift its people. But who is the community? Are you? Is the person across from you? In front of you? In what way do your actions demonstrate that you are part of the community? How do you help?

18. People for Peace http://www.teachpeacenow.org/students.html A life is a finite entity—that is, life ends…it is temporary. We have one opportunity to live each day, to experience joy in those moments, to share and love. We can choose peace, choose to find happiness. However, we can also choose turmoil, allow jealously to build resentment, allow resentment to build anger, live in negativity. We cannot control what happens to us but we can always control how we respond. What do you choose for yourself today? Tomorrow? Your life time?

19. This image is a chilling reminder that bullying can kill. In fact, in 2010 there were 34 recorded teen deaths resulting from bullying: 33 committed suicide and one was shot while trying to rescue his sibling from two bullies (Burgess 2010). In every bullying scenario, there are often three roles: the bully, the victim and the observer. All three need help: the bully who is driven to hurt others, the victim who needs empowerment, and the observer who is often left with damaging long-term affects. In recent surveys nearly every teen reports being in one or all of these roles. Reflect on your experiences. Have you bullied? Have you been bullied? Have you observed bullying? ♦If so, what happened? How did you get help? (How could you now?) ♦If not, what might you do? (Make a plan…) Burgess, Christopher. Bullying: The 34 we lost in 2010 toBullycide. BurgessCT. 21 February 2011. 7 July 2012. http://www.cyberbullyinglaws.org/?redir=frame&uid=www4fcfa019e86585.57097086

20. How will you use your words? Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. --Martin Luther King, Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches http://www.sharonmayers.com/ Words have power. Subsequently, our words give us power. Through our words we exercise our choice… what will you exercise? Will your words heal? Help? Comfort? Will your words harm? Hurt? You have the choice…what will you do?

21. Your Words, Your Choice http://anamericaninpretoria.blogspot.com/2012/02/touching-with-words.html http://www.childmode.com/2011/10/11/your-words-have-ower-so-be-sure-to-use-them-wisely/. What do you choose?

22. If you saw a car wreck or home fire, you might not run in to help, but you probably would call 911. Take that same position on bullying—help a victim of bullying by letting someone know. How have you responded to bullying in the past? Are you just glad when it’s not you? Have you spoken up against bullying? Have you walked away? Involved an adult? What might you do? Make a plan for dealing with bullying. http://files.coloribus.com/files/adsarchive/part_760/7606855/file/sugar-magazinenspcc-anti-bullying-small-67230.jpg

23. Read the words covering the victim of bullying. See anything you’ve seen in a friend? In yourself? What can you do to be part of a positive movement to make sure no one else is smothered by the affects of bullying? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_16sVQKORhdA/TQKaQv0pkLI/AAAAAAAAAa8/bf2mL5WZ57w/s1600/bullying_signs.jpg

24. What, where or who are your safe zones? Explain what creates the safety…

25. Don’t leave it up to others… You define you. How can you use positive actions and words to define yourself? http://www.deviantart.com/download/198725829/staff_ed__anti_bullying_by_arr_cartoons-d3abdtx.jpg

26. This image suggests love lives in the pages of this book. Where does love live in your life? With whom do you share love through kindness? Who could you add to your list? …what are you waiting for? http://www.hespeaksinthesilence.com/2011/04/logos-the-word/

27. Bullying does not belong to any “type” of person. Bullying is all about choice. Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny. Only you know your thoughts: the place where your character begins. Are your thoughts envious? Resentful? Hateful? Are they generous? accepting? Kind? Who do you choose to be? http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs19/i/2009/264/d/4/Anti_Bullying_Poster_by_LordNetsua.jpg

28. CAN YOU? http://pakistanstopbullying.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/free-poster-0yr3026sch-stop-bullying-and-just-love.jpg

29. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you remember to notice your invisible gifts? Your dedication to friends? Your enthusiasm for the people you love? Your patience? Kindness? Humor? How might valuing BOTH what you see and don’t see in the mirror help you value yourself more? http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/amystuart/default/never-give-up-anti-bullying--large-msg-13345463747.jpg

30. http://idahoagenda.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/stop-bullying-sign-k-7052.gifhttp://idahoagenda.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/stop-bullying-sign-k-7052.gif Are you doing your part?

31. http://www.principalspage.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads//2011/05/bullying_thumb.pnghttp://www.principalspage.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads//2011/05/bullying_thumb.png What can you do to change these statistics for the better?

32. The bullying demons haunting this girl appear to be joyful in their cruelty; they are reveling in their power. Notice the “purple girl” in the back who says she’s sorry, she’d like to help but she’s too weak. We give bullies power when we allow them to affect us, when we watch them hurt others and we don’t seek help. We must act, but act with humanity. What actions can we take? How can we get help? What have you done/seen in the past? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dSLtZNub--8/T4YVwF-TQ8I/AAAAAAAABL8/DIFiGp3Ihss/s1600/stop+bullying.png

33. These ladies choose No Hate. Do you? What actions do you take in your life to eliminate hate and celebrate love? http://www.noh8campaign.com/article/gener8tion-noh8

34. “How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment to improve the world.” --Anne Frank Your world is in your hands… what will you do with it? Today? Tomorrow? Everyday? http://natashaspiers.wordpress.com/2010/11/12/sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones/

35. http://maahisworld.wordpress.com/ What words will you give to the world?

36. http://www.behance.net/gallery/verbal-abuse-graduation-project/2008915http://www.behance.net/gallery/verbal-abuse-graduation-project/2008915 How can you help? What specifically can you change to demonstrate kindness and compassion with your words?

37. The sign to the right indicates that Bullies are not... ~popular ~respected ~welcome Perhaps this is true because fear is the tool of the bully, but fear cannot build friendship or create admiration. The tools of friendship are honesty, loyalty, kindness... What are your tools? Are you a good listener? Loyal secret-keeper? Flexible game-player? What are your strengths as a friend? What might make you a better friend? http://www.emedco.com/no-bullying-signs-80631.html

38. Joined Hands There is strength in joined hands, power in standing together. For what are you willing to join hands? Whom do you “holdonto” daily? To whom could you extend your hand for the first time? http://daskalogi.edublogs.org/2012/02/22/make-your-school-an-anti-bullying-zone/#more-1193

39. When was the last time you “punched” someone with your words—either intentionally or unintentionally? What have you done toward healing the wound you created? What can you do in the future to avoid such wounds? http://braatah.com/speech-can-damage/ Words that Wound

40. Types of Bullying: • Social • Verbal • Physical • Cyber • Bullying comes in many forms: all of them ugly. You can choose to be a nonparticipant. You can choose to involve an adult. You can choose kindness… • What do you choose? http://bpvav.webs.com/youth.htm#556980239

41. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” --Eleanor Roosevelt http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-to-not-let-words-hurt-you.html When you look around, do remember the potential each person has to contribute to the world? Do you remember your own potential and treat others and yourself accordingly? If so, how? If not, why not?

42. “Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.”--Buddhist Quote What truth and/or kindness is in your words? • http://www.sober247.org/2011_07_10_archive.html

43. http://schoolimprovementnetwork.blogspot.com/2012/05/when-judges-bully-students.htmlhttp://schoolimprovementnetwork.blogspot.com/2012/05/when-judges-bully-students.html http://www.adtcommercialsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Bullying.jpg Bullying is ugly. It is violence against humanity fueled by hatred or fear. It is a choice. What do you choose? http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR-1rExBd60vw6n7lbUJ4y1eLtnfnmFxA6OdIQv2yzt-7h0fCa9SSNQaVDrkg

44. So long as you are still worried about what others think of you, you are owned by them. Only when you require no approval from outside yourself can you own yourself. ~Neale Donald Walsch Who owns you? http://loveondeathswings.deviantart.com/art/Paper-Prayers-Anti-Bullying-186978061