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H arassment I ntimidation B ullying. What you need to know and what you need to do SRH 2011. New definition of HIB. Types of HIB behaviors: Include any gesture, or written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication Motivation for HIB behaviors:
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HarassmentIntimidationBullying What you need to know and what you need to do SRH 2011
New definition of HIB • Types of HIB behaviors: • Include any gesture, or written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication • Motivation for HIB behaviors: • Any actual or perceived characteristic • Examples: race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or mental/physical/sensory disability, or any other distinguishing characteristic
Definition of location of HIB incident • On school property • Classroom • Playground • Cafeteria • Bathroom • School sponsored function • School bus • Off school grounds – including cyberspace
Things to know about HIB • HIB can take on many forms: • Hitting/punching • Teasing • Name calling • Threats • Gestures • Sending insulting messages by email, social networks and text messages • Can be a single incident or a series of incidents • Gather information about any incidents • Develop a plan of action • Teach and practice assertive skills and problem solving skills
What a child can do to help avoid an HIB situation? • Try to avoid getting into a negative situation • Use humor to defuse by making a joke and walk away • EX: “Lay off, I don’t want you to be late for school.” • Recruit a friend or have one with you • Tell the person assertively and walk away • EX: “Leave me alone.” • Report it to a trusted adult
What a parent can do to help with an HIB situation? • Talk with your child and ask how he/she interacts with peers • Provide a consequence for a HIB behavior and explain why • Model good relationships at home • Enroll your child into groups or classes that are valued • Keep the TV watching to a minimum • Teach your child empathy and how to express concern for others
Things to remember about HIB • Fighting back is the worst defense • Do not expect to work it out on your own – someone will help you • Always intervene and speak up in an HIB situation • HIB behaviors are not okay • Tell them “You can’t do this here and this is not acceptable.” • Get the school involved and report it (EX: teacher, counselor, administrator, coach, or any other trusted adult)