Don’t Be A Bully!! CTY02/09

Presented By RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief Russ Leach RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY District Attorney Rod Pacheco Deputy District Attorney Raquel Marquez RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. TEMECULA POLICE Captain Jerry Williams - Lt. Jeff Kubel - Sgt. Mike Ellsworth Deputy Ryan Renick - Deputy Larry Searles RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION Kenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendant of Schools RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT Chief Alan Crogan RIVERSIDE COUNTY YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY TEAMS RIVERSIDE COUNTY YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY TEAMS

Bullying Facts  Every 7 minutes someone is bullied at this school!  3 out of every 4 kids will be bullied!  1 out of 5 kids admit they are a bully, or are doing some bullying! Source:

77% of all students will be bullied either physically, mentally, emotionally, or verbally! Most Students Are Bullied

Bullying Is Often Ignored

Dictionary Definition –  A person who is regularly cruel, overbearing, or intimidating to others - especially smaller or weaker people. What Is A Bully?

What Does A Bully Mean To You? A bully is someone who is mean or hurtful to others.

Four Types Of Bullying: 1. PHYSICAL 2. VERBAL 3. INTIMIDATION 4. EMOTIONAL

Physical  Hitting, kicking, pushing  Inappropriate touching (Touching anywhere that is covered by a bathing suit.)  “Horseplay”, “Pantsing”, “Wedgies”  Damaging someone else’s property  Spitting

Verbal  Threats  Fighting words/name calling  Rumors  MySpace.com

Intimidation  Threatening body language  Threatening to take someone's money or property  Making sexual remarks

Emotional  Excluding people  Making fun of someone  Making fun of someone’s clothes  Refusing to speak to someone

The “Eggshell” Victim  Students will be held responsible for all injuries suffered by a victim – even if you did not intend to cause serious harm.

Group Bullying  What’s the worst that can happen?  Someone else brings a weapon  It is now out of your control  Someone is seriously injured EVERYONE WILL BE ARRESTED!

Bullying Based On DIFFERENCES Is Unlawful!  Disability (Physical or Mental)  Gender  Nationality, Race or Ethnicity  Religion  Sexual Orientation GREATER PUNISHMENT !!

Bullying Is A Big Deal! Sad Worried Scared Embarrassed Bullies make you feel:

Why Do People Bully Others?  Attention  Learned behavior  Jealousy  Low self-esteem

Is Someone Bullying You?  TELL SOMEONE!  Don’t become a bully yourself  Don’t bring others into the conflict  DON’T bring a weapon to school

Peer Pressure Do the right thing The choices you make can effect YOU and OTHERS for a lifetime

Joining A Gang Is The Wrong Solution  It’s illegal  “Jumping-in” requires a serious beating  You’ll be arrested  You’ll end up in poverty, jail, or DEAD

Types Of Gangs  White gangs  Hispanic gangs  Asian gangs  African-American gangs  Tagging crews  Any group of three or more committing crimes

Police And Gangs  Gang members will be arrested  Severe punishment in court!! ZERO TOLERANCE In Riverside County

NEVER Bring A Gun Or Weapon To School!! You will be: Expelled Arrested and go to Juvenile Hall ! ZERO TOLERANCE!

What Can I Do If Someone Is Bullying Me?  Stay safe  Tell an adult  Be a part of the solution

Are You A Bully?  STOP!!!!  Ask for help  Get involved  Don’t be a follower *Accept people for who they are

School Penalties Minimum –  Lunch Duty  Three page essay  Detention  Suspension (Probable) Maximum –  Expulsion

Criminal Consequences Arrest Court Probation JUVENILE HALL!

Who Can I Go To For Help? PParents TTeachers AAdministrators SSchool Resource Officer (SRO) YYouth Accountability Teams (YAT)

HELP - Anonymous Hotline 911 WE TIP Riverside Police Dept

Don’t Be A Bully!!