Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA What is Bullying? presented by & for East Middle School

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA You probably have a good idea of what bullying is because you see it every day!

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose. The person being bullied usually has a hard time defending himself or herself.

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Usually, bullying happens over and over!

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Respect Don’t be a bully! Don’t allow others to bully you! Don’t watch others bully! Judith Taylor Technology tools 5AA

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Everyone has a unique set of ideas thought processes values

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect! Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Everyone deserves to be treated with respect!

Bullying is… Bullying is… any physical, spoken or written act of abuse Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying is… Bullying is… any physical, spoken or written act of abuse

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying is… violence harassment intimidation extortion

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA It is bullying when you spread rumors, take part in gossip, or threaten someone with looks, notes, or pictures

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying is… the use of vulgarity or cursing

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying is… making remarks of a personally destructive nature toward any other person Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA This includes Spreading bad rumors about people Keeping certain people out of a "group" Teasing people in a mean way

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying is… any restriction or prevention of free movement

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA This includes punching shoving acts that hurt people physically

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying also can happen on-line or electronically. Cyber-bullying is when children or teens bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology.

Cyber Bullying can include Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Cyber Bullying can include Sending mean text, e-mail, or instant messages Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in blogs or on Web sites

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA It is bullying whether the act is deliberate intentional or unintentional or is directed toward an individual or group

What do you do if you offend someone? Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA What do you do if you offend someone? Apologize and never let it happen again.

What do you do if someone offends you? Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA What do you do if someone offends you? Tell the person that it bothers you! Tell the person to stop.

If it continues, tell an adult… Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA If it continues, tell an adult… Tell a parent, a teacher, guidance counselor or anyone that you trust.

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA These behaviors are against school rules and many are also against the law.

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA If a bully attacks you or steals something from you, you can report the incident to the police. Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Report school-related bullying to your school. Expect the school to take action to confront the behaviors, discipline the bully, and ensure your safety at school.

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA If it continues - Tell someone else!

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA what do you do if you see someone being bullied? Step in & tell the person to stop. Tell an adult what you saw!

How do you keep from being bullied? Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA How do you keep from being bullied? Hang out with friends Join groups who like the same things Walk to school with someone Avoid bullies—stay away from them Stay within the sight of adults: parents, teachers, bus drivers Do not act scared- keep your head up and be confident Stay calm-bullies want you to react Ignore the bully and walk away Tell someone so it stops

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA All any one needs is a little respect!!

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Bullying Quiz

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Testing your bully I.Q. Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA 1. Sometimes, people who are bullied are “asking for it”. FALSE- no one ever deserves to be bullied 2. The best way to handle bullies is to bully them back. FALSE- Sinking to bully tactics will only make things worse

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Testing your bully I.Q. 3. You have the right to feel safe at school TRUE- You don’t have to live in fear 4. Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and fight a bully FALSE- fighting will only cause more problems

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Testing your bully I.Q 5. Adults can be bullies too. TRUE- anyone can be a bully 6. All bullies hit, push, or attack others. FALSE- bullying includes ignoring others, teasing, hurtful words, and many others

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Testing your bully I.Q. 7. People bully others because they have problems of their own. TRUE- most bullies feel angry, upset, or frightened about their own lives 8. You can help someone else who is bullied. TRUE- You can help by talking to a teacher or an adult.

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Testing your bully I.Q. 9. Bullying is just part of growing up. FALSE- Bullying is not normal! 10. Telling an adult about a bully will only make the bully worse. FALSE- Telling someone is the first step toward solving the problem.

Judith Taylor.Technology tools.5AA Remember Don’t be a bully! Don’t allow others to bully you! Don’t watch others bully!