Bullying

Bullying snowball

Bullying: The Definition 3  Bullying is verbal, physical or psychological abuse or teasing accompanied by real or perceived imbalance of power. it is repeated, deliberate, unwanted  Research indicates that bullying negatively affects the school environment and affects a students ability to learn.

Questions 4 What is an example of verbal abuse? What is an example of physical abuse? What is an example of psychological abuse?

Types of bullying Direct: Usually physical  Pushing, shoving, hitting attacking  Most done by males

Indirect Usually verbal  Name-calling, taunting, teasing, spreading rumors, gossip  Most done by females

Hazing Ritual done by group in order to belong What are groups who could be associated with hazing? What are type of things Someone might have to do To belong to a group?

Cyberbullying Bullying that occurs on the internet, mobile phones and other electronic technology  Posting pictures, messages, using someone else’s name or account to spread rumors

FACEBOOK What are the best features of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook? What we like What are some of the problems teens can encounter on social networking sites?

Bully Characteristics Bullies want POWER-find pleasure in dominating others Bullies believe it is ok to bully others Want to see a reaction from victims Victim is usually someone who has a limited social network Bullies often come from homes in which physical violence is used, may have been bullied themselves

Effects on victim Physical  Injuries, physical illness

Social Loss of friends Loss of trust

Emotional Feel alone Helpless Fear Stress Self Esteem Issues

Academic Drop in attendance Skip School Drop is grades

Bullying: The Effects 15 Bullying can be attributed to: Fear Loss of self Anger Hurt School absences Dropping out of school Research indicates that students that have experienced verbal threats and physical aggression carried out two-thirds of school shootings! Would you want to be responsible?

Bullying: The Effects 16 Bully can impact the life of a victim long into their adulthood Bullying can be as devastating as other trauma. Such as: Physical abuse Sexual abuse

Bullying: the issues 17 Boys More likely to admit bullying Bullied boys and girls When bullying girls, will often use demeaning comments about appearance and sexual comments Girls Tend to bully other girls Use demeaning comments or insults and name calling

Bullying: The Locations 18 Students reveal that bullying occurs On the bus In the hallway In the cafeteria In the bathrooms or locker rooms On the playground or outside the school. Where is a student safe?

Bullying: The Reasons 19 Students report the most common reasons for bullying are: Being overweight Not dressing “right” Perceiving someone as “gay” Looking “different” Acting “weird”

Bullying: Student Reaction 20 Most common strategies Walking away Saying something mean back Hitting back Telling the bully to stop (notice no mention of telling an adult!) More boys used physical violence and more girls were empathetic to victims of bullying.

Bullying: The Adult Response 21 Students state that they don’t feel adults can protect them from bullies. Students want adults to notice and be more aware of the areas and different types of bullying. Don’t ignore it! Students felt that adults do not take bullying seriously enough and they do not intervene often enough. What do you think?

Bullying: Why do they do it? 22 Bullies tend to be victims themselves. They are hurt They are insecure They want to feel “in control” They want to be popular or “cool” in the eyes of other kids.

Bullying video 23

Communication 24 Aggressive : being overly forceful, pushy, or hostile. “No! You can’t copy my homework. You’re a loser!” Passive: unwilling/unable to express feelings in a direct or firm manner. “I guess you can copy, but please don’t say anything.” Assertive: (most effective) clearly & respectfully. “Sorry. I am not comfortable allowing you to copy my work.”

Communication 25 Create your own statements. Assertive, Passive, Aggressive. Use any situation: Home, school, athletic field….