Bullying at I.S. 126 The Albert Shanker School of Visual and Performing Arts What it is? What you can do to help? Why it is important to help? Created by: Zaharoula Lymberatos – Tsaltas

Step 1: Define the Problem ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 1 "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 2

What is Bullying? Bullying is any ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment where there is: an imbalance of power and the victim (target) is exposed repeatedly to negative actions on the part of one or more other students. Discuss with a partner what you think bullying is. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 3

Step 2: Gather the Evidence ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 2 "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 4

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Did you know? The word “bully” used to mean the total opposite of what it means now. Five hundred years ago, it meant friend, family member or sweetheart. The root of the word comes from the Dutch boel, meaning lover or brother. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 6

Have you ever felt like this ? Do you know someone who has felt like this? Write about how you felt during that time or a loved one. Do these illustrations describe you or a loved one. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 7

Step 3: Identify the Causes ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 3 "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 8

We know what a bully is, but Why are certain students targeted and bullied? What causes someone to be a bully? "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 9

Brainstorm Why are certain students targeted and bullied? What causes someone to be a bully? "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 10

Step 4: Evaluate an existing policy ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 4 "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 11

White Out Bullying ! Think about this policy and discuss what has helped eliminate BULLYING and how it can be prevented. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 12

Partner Work Discuss and make a list with a partner with some of the ways we prevent BULLYING at our school. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 13

Step 5: Develop Solutions ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 5 "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 14

Put yourself in someone elses shoes. If you were being bullied… How would you feel? What would you do? "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 15

Bullying: What Can You Do? Speak to someone It’s okay to ask for help Being bullied is not your fault!! Parents, Teachers, Principal, etc. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 16

Step 6: Select the Best Solution ! Public Policy Analysis: Step 6 "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 17

Homework From the policies discussed in class which one do you believe is the best solution to stop bullying. Give examples and justify your answer. "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 18

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Lets put an END to Bullying and the tears, worries and sadness. The End "Treat others the way you want to be treated" 20

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