Bullying Mrs. Apple’s Class

What do you do when you are bullied? Suggestions? Let’s see what the best thing to do is…

What will have the best outcome?

Just like these rubber ducks, the problem will eventually get worse and repeat itself until something is done! So let us go back and find the right thing to do!So let us go back and find the right thing to do! Sorry, but keeping things hidden will not make them go away…

Yes! Talk and BE HEARD! What is the quote to the left trying to say? DO NOT wait because you may never take that chance again to help yourself and others and then things would never get better. Now let’s find out some more ways to help solve bullying one person at a time…

What other things to do Do’s Stay positive and stick with friends. Know that it IS important to get help. Talk to an adult, one you trust will help you If this is intimidating, bring a friend along or write it out and hand it to that adult. Dont’s Do not ignore or push away help. Do not fight back, protect yourself, it is more important. Do not spread rumors. Do not wait for help to come to you.

Different kinds of bullying

Bullying comes in many forms! VerbalPhysicalIndirect SocialIntimidationCyber

VERBAL BULLYING is one of the most prominent forms… Verbal bullying consists of making mean remarks to other people, calling them names, or joking offensively towards/about them. Verbal Aggression is when a person threatens somebody else or when they are teasing somebody else. Back

Physical Bullying If you become physically injured or hurt, you are a victim of physical bullying/abuse. This includes being shoved, punched, pulled on, or any other forced action. If you have had any of your belongings taken from you and destroyed, you have been a victim of physical bullying/abuse. Back

Indirect Bullying Includes excluding others from groups, spreading rumors/stories about other people, and sharing other people’s secrets. Named Indirect Bullying because it is not a direct, face to face, bullying, it is behind their back. Back

Social Alienation/Bullying When excluding somebody from a group on purpose and pointing out their differences to other people. Back

Intimidation When a bully threatens a person into doing what they want them to do. This may also intimidate the bullied to speak to anybody about the bullying issue since threats are so strong, but people will help make and keep you safe. Back

Cyber Bullying Increasingly becoming the most popular form of bullying today with increased technology. This is sent through electronics, whether on a phone or computer (through s, IM’s, Facebook, etc.) Mostly verbal and intimidation bullying is used through this method and is extremely influential and scary. Most secretive and personal form, please let people know if this is happening to you. Back

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