Dealing with Major Behavior Issues

CYBERBULLYING

Meet theCyberbullyingVirus www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5PZ_Bh-M6o

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Cyberbullying

Questions to Ponder Have you ever been bullied? If so,

how did that feel? Have you witnessed bullying? If

so, how did you respond?

What do you think is worse—to be bullied in person or via cyberbullying?

What do you think a teacher’s responsibility is when students are bullied in any way?

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Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is bullying carried out

through technology, rather than face-to-face. Using cell phones, computers, electronic tablets, and social media, bullies harass their victims. Via text messages, chat rooms, and websites, bullies put down, make fun of, and dupe their victims.

They may pretend to be someone elseor attack the victim as themselves.

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Problems with Cyberbullying

It can happen anytime—24/7. Tracing the source is difficult to impossible. Deleting messages, texts, and pictures is

almost impossible and even when deleted, still can be retrieved. (www.stopbullying.gov)

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Cyberbullying: Just the facts

70% of students report that they frequently see bullying online.

Cell phones are the most common medium for cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying is rarely reported to trusted adults.

Approximately 43% of students have been bullied online; 25% of those students have had it happen more than once.

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Cyberbullying:Just the facts There are more

female cyberbullies than males. A greater number of victims of cyberbullying are females.

Bullying victims are more likely to consider committing suicide.

www.dosomething.org

How can you tell whether someone is suicidal?

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Warning Signs of Suicide Talk about wanting to die or to kill

themselves

Look for a way to kill themselves; researchonline or buying a gun

Act hopeless or talk about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live

Talk about feeling trappedor in unbearable pain

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Warning Signs of Suicide Act anxious or agitated Behave recklessly Sleep too little or too much Withdraw or isolate themselves Show rage or talk

about seeking revenge Display extreme

mood swings

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Strategies for HandlingSuicide ‘Threats’ Act on serious-sounding threats; do not

dismiss as simply joking or “moody” behavior .

Have a responsible adult immediately speakwith the child.

If warning signs continue or increase, see that the student gets an immediate evaluation by a mental health professional (preferably one who specializes in evaluating children and adolescents).

Individuals who make serious threats shouldbe carefully supervised while awaitingprofessional intervention.

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Strategies for Handling Suicide ‘Threats’ Remember

Do not handle potential suicide situations alone— ask for help!

Do not be a hero!

Trust your instincts.

Respect the confidentiality in these situations and for the people involved, but seek appropriate help.

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