1. Bullying what we need to know
Madeline Epps

2. Bullying noun |bul-ly-ing
Merriam Webster Dictionary states the definition of bullying as:
abuse, and mistreatment of someone vulnerable or someone stronger, more powerful, etc
The actions and behavior of a bully

3. 4 Types of Bullying Physical Verbal Social Cyber-bullying
Pushing, Kicking, damaging property and so on
Verbal
Name calling, teasing, insulting, intimidation, and verbal abuse
Social
Spreading rumors, negatively joking, damaging reputations,
Cyber-bullying
Harmful messages including texts, images, and videos as well as using devices to exclude, or spread gossip about an individual.

4. Statistics Bullying Statistics shows that:
Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.
More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber-threats online.
Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet.
Well over half of young people do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs.

5. Protect yourself from Cyber-bullying
Think about what you post
Never share your password
Use privacy settings
Tell parents or trusted adult what you do online
Report and block

6. Short Term Effects Takes place during the time of being bullied
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Insomnia
Possibility to become suicidal
Problems with peers
Problems during school

7. Long Term Effects Takes place after leaving school and into adulthood
Depression
Agoraphobia
Panic Attacks
Suicidal Tendencies
The worse the bullying-the more severe the depression and anxiety

8. What to do
How to do it
Educate Students
Communication
Encourage Students to be themselves
The Teacher should model both kindness and respect
Encourage students to speak to a trusted adult
Teach how to speak up to bullies
teach how to help others
Parents and teachers communicating with students.
Asking them about their feelings and thoughts.
Letting them know their feelings are valid.
Encourage volunteering and involvement in things that interest them

9. 10 Steps to Prevent Bullying
Pay attention
Don’t ignore it
When you see something-DO SOMETHING
Remain calm
Deal with students individually
Don’t make students get involved (apologize/shake hands)
Hold bystanders accountable
Listen-do no pre-judge
Get appropriate professional help
Become trained to handle these situations

10. Movie

11. Anti-Bully Pledge I promise to: Never make fun or bully others
Speak out against bullies and bullying.
Tell an adult.
To be a friend to those who have been bullied.
I want to make this school a safe place for me, my peers, and my teachers.

12. References
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Bullying. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2017, from webster.com/dictionary/bullying 
Cyber Bullying Statistics. (2015, July 07). Retrieved October 29, 2017, from
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13. References
Rebecca Fraser-Thill | Reviewed by Steven Gans, MD. (n.d.). How to Recognize the Short-Term Effects of Bullying on Your Child. Retrieved October 29, 2017, from  
Samakow, J. (2013, February 20). Long-Term Effects Of Bullying: Pain Lasts Into Adulthood (STUDY). Retrieved October 29, 2017, from effects-of-bullying_n_ html 
Types Of Bullying | National Centre Against Bullying. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2017, from parents/types-of-bullying/
What Kids Can Do. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2017, from