Bullying in SchoolsBullying in Schools

By: Taylor PuricelliBy: Taylor Puricelli

BullyingBullying

Major problem Can effect anyone Happens in almost all schools Comes in many forms

Major problem Can effect anyone Happens in almost all schools Comes in many forms

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Background of Bullying Background of Bullying

Teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting or stealing

Bullying of boys more common Girls bully in different ways 15% of students are bullies or bullied

Teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting or stealing

Bullying of boys more common Girls bully in different ways 15% of students are bullies or bullied

Characteristics Characteristics

Occurs most in elementary Decreases in high school Need to feel powerful and in control Victims- Low self esteem Bullies- Strong self esteem

Occurs most in elementary Decreases in high school Need to feel powerful and in control Victims- Low self esteem Bullies- Strong self esteem

Characteristics cont’dCharacteristics cont’d

Bullies-Lack of parental support Victims-Overprotective parents Many excuses Weak v.s. strong Not appearance

Bullies-Lack of parental support Victims-Overprotective parents Many excuses Weak v.s. strong Not appearance

Types of BullyingTypes of Bullying

Physical Verbal On internet Silence

Physical Verbal On internet Silence

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Consequences of victimsConsequences of victims

Switching schools Seclusion Low Self Esteem/depression Harm to others Harm to themselves/suicide

Switching schools Seclusion Low Self Esteem/depression Harm to others Harm to themselves/suicide

Consequences of BulliesConsequences of Bullies

Suspension/Expulsion Poor grades Less friends Never a stable lifestyle

Suspension/Expulsion Poor grades Less friends Never a stable lifestyle

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Solutions to BullyingSolutions to Bullying

Support Groups More supportive parents Encourage help from others Talk with the school

Support Groups More supportive parents Encourage help from others Talk with the school

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National ProgramsNational Programs

Peaceful Schools International Virginia Center for School Safety Texas School Safety Center Kentucky Center for School Safety Pennsylvania Center for Safe Schools

Peaceful Schools International Virginia Center for School Safety Texas School Safety Center Kentucky Center for School Safety Pennsylvania Center for Safe Schools

ReferencesReferences

Banks, R. (1997). Bullying in Schools. ERIC Digest. Retrieved from http://www.ericdigests.org/1997-4/bullying.htm

Needlman, R. (2004) Effective Anti-Bullying Programs in Schools. Dr. Spock. Retrieved from http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,9600,00.html

(2008). Anti-Bullying. School Safety Resources on the Web. PERI. Retrieved from https://www.riskinstitute.org/peri/component/option,com_bookmarks/Itemid,44/catid,32/navstart,0/task,detail/mode,0/id,248/search,*/

Banks, R. (1997). Bullying in Schools. ERIC Digest. Retrieved from http://www.ericdigests.org/1997-4/bullying.htm

Needlman, R. (2004) Effective Anti-Bullying Programs in Schools. Dr. Spock. Retrieved from http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,9600,00.html

(2008). Anti-Bullying. School Safety Resources on the Web. PERI. Retrieved from https://www.riskinstitute.org/peri/component/option,com_bookmarks/Itemid,44/catid,32/navstart,0/task,detail/mode,0/id,248/search,*/