PALOMA CREEK ELEMENTARY

R.A.P. CreedRespect All People

What is bullying?

Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior (physical, verbal, social, written, and/or electronic) that is

intentional, hurtful (physical and/or psychological), and persistent

(repeated).

Types of Bullying

Direct (physical and verbal) Indirect (social/relational) Cyber bullying

Words Hurt

Why bullying should be prevented and stopped

•Creates fearful environment•Creates poor school attendance and

dropouts•Negative impact on learning•Long lasting emotional effects•Hate groups•Drugs•Stress (Post Traumatic Stress)

Fact

Victims of Bullying ultimately end up in the same psychological place as sexual

abuse victims.

Beane, A.L.  Bullying:  Stop the Pain and Violence (Keynote).  Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Conference, Oklahoma City, October 24, 2008.

Paloma Creek Elementary’s Plan to stop Bullying

1. Implement the RAP Creed – Respect All People2. Adhere to the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you

want to be treated.”3. Focus on kindness toward others4. Office referrals for consistent aggression5. Investigation of all referrals6. Consequences for aggressive behaviors

Some Possible Consequences are:

Color change and reprimandChange of seats in classroomApologize verbally and/or in writingBehavior contract created and signedMake amends Parents calledOffice referralsISS (In School Detention)OSS (Off School Detention)

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What Is A Bully?

Why Does A Bully Become A Bully?

How Does Refusing to Fight Give you Strength?

Ways To Walk Away With Confidence

1. Make Friends

2. Use Humor

3. Walk Away

4. Use your Creativity

5. Agree with the

Bully

6. Refuse to fight

7. Stand up to Bully

8. Scream/Yell

9. Ignore the threat

10. Use authority

11. Reason with

Bully

12. Take a Stance

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