Bullying In Schools By Elva Arellano Yolanda Barba Elizabeth Lopez

What is Bullying? Aggressive behavior that intends to cause harm or distress. Aggressive behavior that intends to cause harm or distress. Usually is repeated over time. Usually is repeated over time. Occurs in a relationship where there is an imbalance of power or strength. Occurs in a relationship where there is an imbalance of power or strength.

Direct Bullying Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting… Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting… Taunting, teasing, racial slurs, verbal Taunting, teasing, racial slurs, verbal Harassment Harassment Threatening, obscene gestures Threatening, obscene gestures Getting another person to bully someone for you Spreading rumors Deliberately excluding someone from a group or activity Cyber-bullying Indirect Bullying

STATISTICS 1 in 3 students is involved in bullying. 1 in 3 students is involved in bullying. In American schools, an estimated 160,000 children miss school every day, due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. In American schools, an estimated 160,000 children miss school every day, due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students. 20% of students carry weapons to school to feel safer. 20% of students carry weapons to school to feel safer. Kids who are obese, gay, or have disabilities are more likely to be bullied than other children. Kids who are obese, gay, or have disabilities are more likely to be bullied than other children. 40% of suicide victims had been bullied at school. 40% of suicide victims had been bullied at school. Two thirds of school shootings were conducted by victims of bullying. Two thirds of school shootings were conducted by victims of bullying. Over 40% of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online during the past year. Over 40% of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online during the past year. Only 15% of parents are “in the know” about their kids’ social networking habits Only 15% of parents are “in the know” about their kids’ social networking habits

MORE STATISTICS Stealing an individual’s name and password to a social networking site, then using their profile to post rumors, gossip or other damaging information. Stealing an individual’s name and password to a social networking site, then using their profile to post rumors, gossip or other damaging information. Altering photographs using PhotoShop or other photo editing software in order to humiliate the individual. Altering photographs using PhotoShop or other photo editing software in order to humiliate the individual. Recording conversations without the individual’s knowledge or consent, then posting the call online. Recording conversations without the individual’s knowledge or consent, then posting the call online.

BULLYING IN SCHOOL

EFEECTS OF BULLYING Fighting Vandalism Truancy Dropping out of school Stealing Smoking Alcohol/and or drug abuse Suicide

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INTERVENTION STRATEGIES For the Student Who Was Bullied For the Student Who Was Bullied Check in regularly with the student who was bullied Check in regularly with the student who was bullied Determine whether the bullying still continues Determine whether the bullying still continues Provide a supportive environment Provide a supportive environment Review the school rules and policies with the student to ensure they are aware of their rights and protection Review the school rules and policies with the student to ensure they are aware of their rights and protection Consider referring them for professional or other services as appropriate Consider referring them for professional or other services as appropriate

For the Student Who Bullied Others For the Student Who Bullied Others Identify the behavior Identify the behavior Review the school rules and policies with the student Review the school rules and policies with the student Ask for positive change in future behavior Ask for positive change in future behavior Consider referring them for professional or other services as appropriate Consider referring them for professional or other services as appropriate Consider appropriate graduated consequences Consider appropriate graduated consequences Encourage the student to channel their influence and behavior into positive leadership roles Encourage the student to channel their influence and behavior into positive leadership roles Monitor and check in frequently Monitor and check in frequently

For Bystanders For Bystanders Encourage them to talk with you Encourage them to talk with you Review the school rules and policies with the students Review the school rules and policies with the students Discuss with bystanders how they might intervene and/ or get help next time Discuss with bystanders how they might intervene and/ or get help next time Acknowledge students who took action to stop the bullying Acknowledge students who took action to stop the bullying

For the Parents of the Students Involved For the Parents of the Students Involved Describe the incident Describe the incident Review the school rules and policies with the parents Review the school rules and policies with the parents Describe the intervention measures taken as appropriate Describe the intervention measures taken as appropriate Develop a plan to follow up Develop a plan to follow up

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