On a piece of paper write down: Who this person

is. What do you think

about her. What might she

like to do.

Alexis Instructions

Bullying 101

What is bullying?

“Harassment, intimidation, or bullying" is any intentional electronic, written, verbal, or physical act that:

(a) Physically harms a student or damages the student's property; or

(b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education; or

(c) Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

(d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

What are the effects of bullying?Increased rates ofo Anxietyo Fearo Depressiono Lonelinesso Absenteeismo Academic declineo Suicidal thoughts http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=TdkNn3Ei-Lg

American Psychological Association

Bullying statistics

160,000 students stay home everyday from the fear of being bullied.

32% of students between 12-18 years old had been the victim of school bullying,. 33% females 30% males

20% of teens are victims of cyberbullying. Minorities are also more likely of bullying because of their race

ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability they may have. 90% of LGBT students have been reported to being bullied

within the last year 40% of victims tell an adult when being bullied. 15% of victims of cyberbullying tell an adult. 14% of high school student consider suicide.

National Education for Education Statistics

What are the types of bullying?

There are three types of bullying: Verbal bullying Social bullying/relational bullying

Physical bullying

What is verbal bullying?

Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:

Teasing Name-calling Inappropriate

sexual comments Taunting Threatening to

cause harm

What is social/relational bullying?Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:

Leaving someone out on purpose

Telling other children not to be friends with someone

Spreading rumors about someone

Embarrassing someone in public

What is physical bullying?

Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:

Hitting/kicking/pinching

Spitting Tripping/pushing Taking or breaking

someone’s things Making mean or

rude hand gestures

Where and when does bullying occur?

Bullying can occur during or after school hours. While most reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant percentage also happens in places like on the playground or the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the youth’s neighborhood, or on the Internet.

What is a bystander?

A bystander is a person who is present at the bully event or incident but does not take part in it. When the bystander fails to act, they

become part of the problem. Bullying is everyone’s problem and the

whole school suffer when we don’t speak up.

Research shows a more positive school climate when people take a stand and understand that bullying is not acceptable and will be dealt with immediately, effectively, and responsibly.

What does the law say about bullying?

All students and staff have the right to a safe and secure learning and working environment.

Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)- Court clarified that school personnel have the burden of

demonstrating that the speech or behavior resulted in a substantial interference.

J.S. v. Bethlehem Area School District (2000)• Schools can discipline students for their off-campus electronic

speech (student created a threatening web page about his algebra teacher). “…school officials are justified in taking very seriously threats against faculty and other students.”

Schools simply do have the authority to reasonably discipline students for any behavior (whether at school or away from school) if such behavior results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, a substantial or material disruption at school or if the behavior infringes on the rights of other students.

Bullying campaigns

Bully Free Starts With Me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3KsGTIeO7A&feature=related

Stop Bullying – Speak UP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QawFn-SWD-Y&feature=fvsr

Think Before you Text http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQBurXQOeQ&feature=youtu.be

Pause Before you Post http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w4_Hrwh2XI

“Bullying in any form is Unacceptable!”

Resources

Websites- Stopbullying.gov- Cyberbully Research Center- Bullyingstatistics.com- Netsmartz.org

Movies- Bully (2012)- Cyberbully (2011)- Mean Girls (2004)