Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior (physical, verbal, social, written, and/or electronic) that is intentional, hurtful (physical and/or psychological), and persistent (repeated).

 Direct (physical and verbal)  Indirect (social/relational)  Cyber bullying Words Hurt

Creates fearful environment Creates poor school attendance and dropouts Negative impact on learning Long lasting emotional effects Hate groups Drugs Stress (Post Traumatic Stress)

Victims of Bullying ultimately end up in the same psychological place as sexual abuse victims. Beane, A.L. Bullying: Stop the Pain and Violence (Keynote). Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Conference, Oklahoma City, October 24, 2008.

Paloma Creek Elementary’s Plan to stop Bullying 1.Implement the RAP Creed – Respect All People 2.Adhere to the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you want to be treated.” 3.Focus on kindness toward others 4.Office referrals for consistent aggression 5.Investigation of all referrals 6.Consequences for aggressive behaviors

Some Possible Consequences are:  Color change and reprimand  Change of seats in classroom  Apologize verbally and/or in writing  Behavior contract created and signed  Make amends  Parents called  Office referrals  ISS (In School Detention)  OSS (Off School Detention)

R.A.P. Creed Respect All People Teaming up with Steven Beaver from

 Respect  Confidence  Discipline

1. Make Friends 2. Use Humor 3. Walk Away 4. Use your Creativity 5. Agree with the Bully 6. Refuse to fight 7. Stand up to Bully 8. Scream/Yell 9. Ignore the threat 10. Use authority 11. Reason with Bully 12. Take a Stance

 Hot Dogs  Jump House  Face-Painting  Side-walk Art  Stranger Danger  Bully Prevention  Respect  Discipline/Confidence