Bullying:The Action That Hurts Everyone

By: Megan Jones, Daniel Owen, Brianna Brown

Our Book• The Hate List

by Jennifer Brown• Synaposis:

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6316171-hate-list

• Advisory - Bullying

Have you ever been….

• Called a name?• Hit or harmed?• Harrassed?• Yelled at?• The gossip of the school? • Uncomfortable on the internet?

Than you have been a victim of bullying.

Today we are going to discuss:

What bullying isThe signs of bullying

And how to prevent or stop bullying

What is bullying?

• Types:–Verbal: name-calling, teasing–Social: spreading rumors, leaving people

out on purpose, breaking up friendships–Physical: hitting, punching, shoving,

knocking out books–Cyberbullying: using the internet, mobile

fphones or other digital technologies to harm others.

Students:• Victims:

– Unexplained injuries– Changes in eating habits– Runs away from

conflict/home (avoiding places)

– Talks about suicide/feels hepless

– Suddenly has fewe friends– Complains of headaches or

feeling sick– Acts differently than usual

• Attacker:– Is violent– Gets into fights/or trouble

a lot– New belongings without

explaniation– Won’ excpet responsibilty,

blames ohers quickly– Has friends who bully

others– Competivie nature– Has been bullied themself.

Can you think of any more warning signs that someone is being bullied or is a bully?

Outcomes and Consequences

• Victims:– High anxiety– Feelings of saddnss– Loss of interest in

activities– Increased thoughts

about suicide– Decreased academic

achievement/drop out or miss

– Retalitate through violent measures

• Attacker:– High risk of abusing

alcohol or drugs– Fight more

frequently– Vandalize property– Engage in sexual

activity– Are more abusive in

all relationships– Commit more crimes

Statistics• As of 2009:– One third of teens have reported being bullied at

school.– Only one third of victims actually report the

bullying– Females and white students bullied the most– 42% of kids are bullied online– 35% of kids have been threatened– Suicide, the third leading cause of death after

accidents and homicides for 15-24 year old.

Statistics

– 56% of students have witnessed bullying– “As these bullying statistics indicate, bullying is

just getting worse in American schools. Many studies have shown that increasing domestic violence at home are leading to an increase in bullying online and at school.” http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-statistics.html

Educators• Our job…– Provide a safe environment– Know school’s prevention program– Track any bullying incidents– Engage parents– Encourage students to report and stand up for each

other– Educate students of the types of bullying– Implement school-wide and comprehensive

programs (most successful strategies).

Families and Communities

• Everyone can help prevent an stop bullying– Need to be aware of warning signs– Discuss bullying with your children– Educate and support students– Get involved with the school

“It takes the entire school community to create an inviting school where everyone feels they belong and are safe. Working together,

administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, and students can help stop bullying in your school”

-www.stopbullying.gov

Preventive Measures

• Educate students – be smart online• Understand why people bully• Know warning signs – raise

awareness• Communicate frequently and

effectively• Monitor and report• Create policies and rules –

prevention curriculum

Helpful Tools and Websites

• A great PDF about cyberbullying http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/Electronic_Aggression_Researcher_Brief-a.pdf

• Use your internet for good:– Google “stop bullying” and plenty of valid sources

will be at hand. – Our Favorite: Stopbullying.gov

More Books

• After reading the Hate List check out these books:

– Thirteen Reasons by Jay Asher

– By The Time You Read, I’ll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters

– If I Stay by Gayle Forman

• Parents are usually aware their children are bullying others?• myth

• People who bully have power over those they bully?• fact

• People who bully are insecure or have low self esteem?• myth

• All children will outgrow bullying?• myth

• Spreading rumors is a form of bullying?• fact

• Only boys bully?• myth

http://www.stopbullying.gov/topics/what_is_bullying/test_your_knowledge/index.html

Together

• We can make a difference!

– With your shoulder partner discuss what you will be doing in your classroom or within your community to help prevent bulling.

Are there any…

• Questions• Comments• Concerns

Resources:

The Hate List - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6316171-hate-list

Information-http://www.stopbullying.gov

Statistics - http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/bullying-statistics-2009.html