Bullying has been identified as a problem that creates a climate of fear, effecting the whole school!

Bullying is… A Difference of Power Family Income New to School Less Popular Personal Style Why do some students bully? Kids bully for different reasons, but most bullying is about having power over other people. There is never a good reason to bully. Different Race Different Gender

Bullying is… On Purpose Why do some students bully? Kids bully for different reasons, but most bullying is about having power over other people. There is never a good reason to bully.

Bullying is… Happening Repeatedly Why do some students bully? Kids bully for different reasons, but most bullying is about having power over other people. There is never a good reason to bully.

Using body or hands to hurt someone Bullying can be… Physical Why do some students bully? Kids bully for different reasons, but most bullying is about having power over other people. There is never a good reason to bully. Using body or hands to hurt someone

Bullying can be… Verbal Mean words and rumors Why do some students bully? Kids bully for different reasons, but most bullying is about having power over other people. There is never a good reason to bully. Mean words and rumors

Bullying can be… Exclusion Leaving someone out Why do some students bully? Kids bully for different reasons, but most bullying is about having power over other people. There is never a good reason to bully. Leaving someone out

Target The person getting bullied Anyone can be a target Everyone has something that makes them different. A bully will find what makes you different and try to make it a bad thing, rather than a special thing. (Taller, shorter, thinner, heavier, wear braces, wear glasses, have a learning difference, a physical disability, etc.) The person getting bullied Anyone can be a target No one deserves to be a target!

Bystander Someone who sees bullying happen Bystanders have the most power in a bullying

The Bullying Circle G B T C F D E Starts the bullying and has an active role. A Child doing the bullying Defender of the Target Dislikes the bullying, helps or tries to help the target. Target Takes an active role, but does not start the bullying. B Follower T Person being bullied. Supporter/Bystander Supports the bullying, but does not take an active role. C Possible Defender Dislikes the bullying and thinks s/he ought to help, but doesn’t do it. F Bullying circle exercise: (See handouts.) For more information about the Bullying Circle, see the Teacher’s Handbook, chapter 3, page 21. Passive Supporter/ Bystander D Disengaged Onlooker/Bystander Likes the bullying, but does not display open support. E Watches what happens. Thinks, “This is none of my business” or “Glad it’s not me.” Doesn’t take a stand. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2004

Barcroft Elementary Bullying Circle Starts the bullying and has an active role. A Child doing the bullying Supporter of the Target Befriends the child being bullied. Says “Would you like to sit with me?” Target B Supporter/ Bytander T Dislikes the bullying and tells him/her to stop. Says “Stop being so mean! It’s not cool.” Defender F Considers joining the bullying but doesn’t want the others to dislike him/her. Dislikes being bullied but is glad that other are there to help. E Bystander Watches what happens and goes to tell an adult. Says “I’m going to tell the teacher.” Bullying circle exercise: (See handouts.) For more information about the Bullying Circle, see the Teacher’s Handbook, chapter 3, page 21. Bystander D Bystander C Dislikes the bullying and joins the defender or supporter of the target to befriend the child being bullied. Watches the bullying and feels safe because s/he knows that if it ever happened to her/him others would be there to help. Adapted from © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2004

Barcroft’s Pledge Against Bullying We agree not to bully others We agree to help students who are bullied We agree to include students who are left out When agree to tell an adult when we know someone is being bullied.

On-the-Spot Interventions: The “Teachable Moment” Stop the bullying Support the victim Name the bullying behavior Refer to the school rules/pledge against bullying Impose immediate consequences (where appropriate) Encourage the bystanders

Morning Meetings What does a happy, inclusive learning environment look like? Sound like? Feel like? Get students to buy into and sign the “Barcroft Pledge Against Bullying” Bully Circle K-3 Morning meeting ideas 4, 5 Morning meeting ideas

The Power of a Bystander

Handouts “Close the Gateway to Bullying” article Unkind or Bullying Behavior (Intervening, Teacher Language, Logical Consequences, Notifying Parents) Bully Circle/ Barcroft Bully Circle Bully Pledge On the spot interventions (For Lanyard) Morning Meeting Ideas