1. Bullying: It doesn’t just happen with kids Arielle Bair, MSW, LSW Social Work Director

2. Overview of Bullying Settings Characteristics Impact

3. Definition Bullying is characterized by intentional repetitive aggressive behavior involving an imbalance of power or strength

4. Types of Bullying Verbal Physical Antisocial

5. Impact of Bullying Anger Annoyance Frustration Anxiety Worry Isolation Depression Reduced self-esteem Feeling rejected Functional changes Eating/sleeping problems

6. Reasons Low self-esteem Feelings or experiences of loss Difficulty adjusting to community living Fear

7. Anti-Bullying Mission Statement of Westminster Village As a PSL community, within the scope of our Organization’s mission, our community is a place where everyone should feel safe and accepted, promoting a sense of belonging. Bullying will not be tolerated here and the entire community will work in collaboration to prevent all forms of bullying within our Westminster family.