1. Bullying Prevention
Monday, November 24, 2008

2. What is Bullying?
It is repeated aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength.
Physical Bullying (hitting, kicking)
Verbal Bullying (name-calling)
Emotional Bullying (exclusion)
Cyber-Bullying

3. Why is this a problem? Being bullied and harassed can lead to:
Interference with learning (low grades)
Poor social interaction
Fear of going school/Frequent Illness
Low self-esteem/Depression

4. Why is this a problem? (continued)
Being a bully can lead to:
Frequent fights
Antisocial behavior
Be truant from school
Drop out from school
Engage in violent acts
Substance Abuse

5. Why do some children bully/harass?
They are/have been bullied/harassed
Popularity amongst peers
Media influences
Need for power and influence
Easily-frustrated
Impulsive

6. Myths about Bullying/Harassment
Bullies have low self-esteem.
Bullies are often socially isolated.
Boys are bullies and girls are not.
Bullying/Harassment does not happen at a private school.

7. The Bystander
Is one or more students who stand on the sidelines and witness the acts of bullying/harassment. They either participate or watch and do nothing.
Is the bystander also responsible for bullying/harassing someone?

8. Why Are Some People Bullied?
No Particular Reason
Because They Are Different
They May Look Like They Won’t Stand Up for Themselves (Not physical)

9. Why Is Bullying Harmful?
Makes People Feel
Lonely
Unhappy
Frightened
Makes People Feel Unsafe
Makes People Feel Something Is Wrong With Them
May Lose Confidence In Themselves

10. What Can You Do? Talk to Teacher Talk to Parents
Talk to Brother/Sister
Talk to Friends
Try to Deal With It Yourself (But Be Careful!)

11. If You Try To Deal With It:
Assertive Speaking Model
Describe Behavior
Be Honest With Your Feelings
Because . . .
Make a Specific Request

12. You Can Do It!
NO MORE BULLIES AT OUR SCHOOL!