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A B C of J C C. What We Are. We are the Anti-Bullying Committee of
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ABC of JCC
What We Are We are the Anti-Bullying Committee of J. C. Charyk.Our committee is made of students from Grade 8 and advisors who came together to help our students and teachers deal with bullying. We have talked about what our observations and plans were. We decided to take a proactive action of education and prevention.
Introducing the ABC Committee Jordan Moench-Member Jade Martin-Member Quinn-Lynn Peters-Member Austin Cretney-Member Jacklyn Ord-Member Tia Schnurer-Member Brenda Karg-Advisor Lacey Gutsche-Advisor
The Results are in! In October last year PLRD #25 conducted a survey called the "Safe School Survey" and the results have been reviewed. We would like to share the feedback we've received.
Did You Know? • 26% of students feel they are bullied at school. • 70% report they have seen or heard students bully other students physically at least once or twice in the past four weeks.* • 48% of students feel they are very different from others at JCC. • 76% see other students being bullied at school. *Prior to when the survey was taken.
How Are People Hurt In Our School? • 32% of students were harassed because of their body weight and/or shape. • 25% of students were harassed because of physical weakness. • 48% of students feel outcast from the rest of the school.
Where Does Harm Take Place In Our School? • 78% of students are harmed at outdoor areas and around school. • 65% of students are harmed in the hallways. • 61% of students are harmed in the change rooms.
When Does Harm Occur? • 82% during lunch and recess. • 51% between classes. • 46% after school. • 53% of students think other students will not help a student if they are bullied. • 22% report students get bullied because they think that student deserved it.
The Line Has Been Crossed When You... Attack someone based on: • Appearance • Gender • Sexual Orientation • Ethnic Origin • Religion • Physical or Mental Disabilities/Abilities THIS IS OFF LIMITS Whether You Are Joking ORNot
This Behaviour is NOT Normal! The attackers need to change, not the victims!
We Have School Policies • Verbal abuse or threats, intimidation, bullying, taunting, teasing and cyber-bullying • Negative remarks, jokes, innuendoes, or taunts about a person’s body, attire, age, gender, ethnic or national origin, socio-economic status, religion; • Displaying of pornographic, racist or other offensive or derogatory pictures or slogans directed at a particular school audience; • Practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment; • Sexual invitations, request or demands, whether indirect or explicit; • Inappropriate gestures; • Intimidation to participate in unlawful or unethical activity or to participate in activities which contravene school and/or board policy; • Unwelcome physical contact; and/or • Coercing or influencing third parties to harass others.
Did You Know Bullying Is Against The Law? Any person who contravenes Part 3, Section 1 (a) of this bylaw is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable a. For a first offence, to a minimum of specified penalty of $250.00; and b. For second, or subsequent offences, to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00; and in default of payment of the fine and cost, to imprisonment for six months.
A Poem By: Quinn-Lynn Peters Stand Up All you people out there; Yes, you right there. You bully, make jokes; Then decide you don't care. You throw sticks, you throw stones; You break hearts, you break bones. Well, I got something for you... Stand Up Not Stand By!
