1. Hero in the Hallway
How to become a Hero

3. Definition of Bullying
Harassment, intimidation, or bullying: means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that:

4. Continued:
Is reasonably perceived as being motivated by either any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical, or sensory disability; or
By any other distinguishing characteristic; and that
Takes place on school property, at any school- sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other pupils; and that

5. Continued…
A reasonable person should know, under the circumstances that the act will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a pupil or damaging the pupil’s property, or placing in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or
Has the effect of insulting or demeaning any pupil or group of pupils; or
Creates a hostile educational environment for the pupil by interfering with a pupil’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the pupil.

6. Bullying Is…
Unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening or leaving someone out on purpose

7. Bullying Behaviors Hurting someone’s body or things
Hurting someone’s feelings
Hurting someone’s friendships

8. Anyone Can Be a Bully
There is no main reason why a kid becomes a bully
Bullies are kids that need to feel powerful and they have learned that bullying works
Bullying is a learned behavior and it can be unlearned
The pattern of behavior can begin as early as two; the older a child becomes, the more difficult the change will be

9. Anyone Can Be a Victim Children may be victimized because of:
Their physical appearance
Mannerisms
Disabilities
Chronic illnesses
Ethnicity
Jealousy
They “don’t fit in.”

10. Types of Bullying
Verbal
Physical
Social
Relational Aggression

12. Verbal Bullying Name-calling Insulting
Making racist, sexist, or homophobic jokes, remarks, or teasing
Using sexually suggestive or abusive language
Offensive remarks

13. More on Verbal Bullying…
Verbal bullies use words to hurt or humiliate another person
Verbal bullying is the easiest way to inflict pain on others
It can occur quickly, regardless of who is around
It can be more devastating in some ways than physical bullying because there are no visible scars.

14. Physical Bullying Hitting Punching Shoving Kicking
Any form of physical contact meant to hurt someone

16. Social Bullying Spreading rumors Leaving people out
Breaking up friendships
Cyber bullying

17. Relational Agression
Intent to damage relationships or feelings of acceptance, friendship, or group inclusion
Uses negative body language and facial expressions (such as eye rolling)
Includes threats to end a relationship unless the friend agrees to a request
Uses rumors, note passing, and exclusion

19. Did you Know?
It is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students
100,000 students have reported carrying a gun to school in fear of being bullied
One in seven students is either a bully or a victim
Victims of bullying are more likely to suffer from common illnesses such as colds, sore throats and stomach problems
77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically
87% of school shootings are motivated by being bullied
Every seven minutes, a child is bullied
Harassment and bullying have been linked to 75% of school-shooting incidents
282,000 students per month are physically harmed in school
During elementary school, boys are more likely to be both the perpetrator and victim, but throughout middle school and high school, bullying becomes equally common across genders.

20. Did you know??? There is a strong link between bullying and suicide
Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims
1 out of every 10 students who drops out of school does so because of repeated bullying
1 in 10 students are persistently and frequently bullied - possibly every day
Victims of bullying consistently exhibit more depressive symptoms than non- victims
Victims have high levels of suicidal ideation and are more likely to attempt suicide than non-victims.

22. Consequences of Bullying
Remember, bullying is a serious issue, when you call someone a name, spread a rumor, hit, or even just exclude someone you are hurting their feelings.
Bullying can lead to:
Low self esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Not wanting to go to school
Failing
Suicide

23. Bystanders
While far too many students report that they are bullies, victims, or both, the vast majority of young people are neither bullies nor victims. Instead, most students fall into the category of bystander
This group is anyone present during a bullying incident that observes and does not react
Bystanders are sometimes afraid to associate with the victim for fear of either lowering their own status or fear of becoming victims themselves
Fear of reporting bullying incidents because they do not want to be called a "snitch," a “rat" …
They may experience feelings of guilt and helplessness for not standing up to the bully on behalf of their classmate
They may be drawn into bullying behavior by group pressure
We need to break the Bystander cycle

24. Bystanders: Break the cycle
Encourage other bystanders to get involved to help stop the situation
Encourage the bully to stop if they are friends
Start hanging out with someone who is being bullied
Become a protective group
Discourage the bully
Defend the victim
Redirect the situation away from bullying
Get help and report
Do not answer with violence or more bullying

26. What do I do if I am being bullied or if I know someone who is being bullied?

27. Snitching vs. Reporting
Snitching is when a student tries to get someone into trouble
Reporting is when a student tries to keep someone from getting hurt

28. Reporting
Report to any staff member in the building
Bully Box : located in the Nurse’s Office
Make sure your written report is detailed and includes the names of everyone involved
Include witness names
Include any physical proof (forward text message to , copy of a facebook post….)
False reporting

29. Anti Bullying Website The website will have : Resources
A reporting box
Strategies
Celebrity stories
Videos
A way to send any incidents of cyber- bullying

30. Staff Members
If you are being bullied, tell any staff member in the building and they will help you
Do NOT be afraid to speak up if you are being bullied or if you know someone who is being bullied
Every staff member has a bully-reporting form they can give you

31. The “BULLY BOX” In Nurse’s Office
You will find the Bully Reporting Form there to fill out and put in the box
All incidents will be investigated
Proper action will be taken and parents will be notified with every investigation
Principals are involved in every incident
Police and other personnel may be involved if needed

33. Remember Be A Hero and Take the Pledge

34. Anti – Bullying Pledge I will be a hero
Anti – Bullying Pledge I will be a hero. You will not bully my classmates for any reason. Bullying will never be okay here. The only way to stop bullying is if we all acknowledge that it is hurtful, wrong, and we vow to stand up for what is right. From this day on, I pledge my word, that my voice, once silent will be heard. I will not just sit there. I will be a voice. I will be a hero.

35. Anti-Bully Pledge Sign the Anti-Bully Pledge
Hand in the pledge to your current teacher
Be accountable for what you sign
The pledges will be given to the Anti-Bully club who will display your names around the building
If you are interested in being a member of the Anti- Bully club come see Miss Colandrea in room 130