1. Many have family problems and are bullied themselves.
Facts about bullies
Many have family problems and are bullied themselves.

2. Bullies & Emotional Intelligence or the lack there of…..
Hank Nicols

3. Facts about bullies
Many are angry.

4. Facts about bullies
Often have a need to prove that they are the meanest and the toughest child in the class.

5. Facts about bullies
Are afraid to lose.

6. Facts about bullies
Some continue bullying behavior or stay in the bully gang for protection.

7. Bullies often lack social skills.
Facts about bullies
Bullies often lack social skills.

8. Bullies often have “hangers – on or henchmen” but lack real friends.
Facts about bullies
Bullies often have “hangers – on or henchmen” but lack real friends.

9. Bullies feel a need to be in control
Facts about bullies
Bullies feel a need to be in control

10. So what is Bullying Behavior?

11. Bullying Behavior
One or more individuals inflicting physical, verbal, sexual or emotional abuse on another.

12. Bullying Behavior can include:
Bodily harm
Weapon Possession
Extortion
Civil Rights Violations
Assault
Gang Activity
Attempted murder
Murder

13. Bullying Behavior in Elementary School
Teasing
Physical abuse among males
Social ostracism for females

14. National Association of School Psychologists (N.A.S.P)
One in seven school children is a bully or the victim of a bully.

15. Environmental Factors
Too little adult supervision
A bully pay off
Harsh physical punishment
Abusive peers
Consistent negative feedback
Expecting hostility

16. Victim Characteristics
Physical Appearance “don’t fit in…”
Passive or Provocative
Submissive

17. Effects of Victimization
Afraid
Lonely
Feelings of inferiority
Academic performance suffers
At risk for depression or suicide

18. Bullying Management
Bullying can only be managed and put to rest when it is recognized and steps are taken to prevent it.

19. The 3 “R’s” for Schools
Rules: No tolerance for any student hurting another physically or psychologically.

20. The 3 “R’s” for Schools Rights:
Every student has the right not to be hurt.
Every student has the right to learn in a safe environment.

21. The 3 “R’s” for Schools Responsibilities:
Educators must provide supervision
Students must be responsible for the rights of others and themselves.