Pioneer Valley Regional School

Anti-Bullying Campaign

What is bullying?• BULLYING is any ongoing physical or verbal

mistreatment where there is:-an imbalance of power (bigger, stronger, etc.)-the victim is repeatedly the target of negative actions: physical, verbal, or cyber-teasing, taunting, threatening, hazing, hitting, cyber-bullying

Bullying• Bullying has played a major role in several

school shootings

• It is difficult for students to focus on academics if they are worried about walking through the hallways

Example #1 of bullying

“Mary” has trouble in her classes. For the past few years, “Anna”, a popular girl, regularly torments her about her lack of ability. Anna takes every opportunity to isolate Mary during lunch or other social times. Mary quietly endures Anna’s behavior towards her until Anna manages to turn Mary’s best friend against her. Mary feels destitute, lonely, and angry.

Example #2 of bullying

For days on end, out of earshot of the driver, “Paul” makes comments about sex and parts of girls’ bodies while riding the school bus. The girls on the bus have become scared, embarrassed and now dread the bus ride each day. This has now also begun affecting their ability to concentrate during classes.

Example #3 of bullying

In the halls between classes, “Mark” has altered his route of travel to avoid facing a group of boys who continually harass him about being both short and smart. Mark has considered deliberately doing poorly on some of his tests in the hopes that the boys will stop teasing him.

Where does bullying take place?• School

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Where does bullying take place?

• Outside of school-Internet (Cyber-bullying)

-Buses

-anywhere!!!

What are the effects of bullying?• Depression• Low Self-Esteem• Fear/Anxiety• Feel Sick• Skipping school/class• Low grades• Violent Reaction• Suicide

Did you know………?

• In the United States, 160,000 students each day stay home from school because they are being bullied.

Did you know…..?

Bullies generally avoid victimizing others when adults are present.

Teachers witness less than 20% of bullying behavior.

Bystanders are present during 85% of bullying episodes, but intervened only 11% of the time.

Did you know…?• 60% of those characterized as

bullies in Grades 6-9 has at least one criminal conviction by age 24.

How can you stop bullying?

• Tell an adult• Help the victim• Stop the bully• Be a role model

•Be a LEADER!!

Introducing the A-B-C program

•Anti-•Bullying•Consultant

What is an “A-B-C”?

• A-B-C stand for “Anti-Bullying Consultant”• Anti-Bullying Consultants are Middle School

student LEADERS trained to take appropriate action in reducing bullying at Pioneer.

What is an A-B-C?

• The A-B-C is an opportunity for Middle School students to become actively involved in the school community.

• A-B-C’s are considered “role models” within the school community who volunteer their time and energy toward helping and educating others

More on A-B-C’s…

• A-B-C’s are NOT asked to break up fights or put themselves in harm’s way, but simply to tell adults what is happening in school.

• Having many students serve as adult eyes and ears produces amazing results in changing the school climate.

• Student Leaders–A-B-C’s–are empowered to take action on their own to help others.

Who are A-B-C students??

• A-B-C students demonstrate leadership, are available to volunteer their time for various projects, want to be active members of the community, and are dedicated to fostering school spirit and a positive school climate.

• A-B-C students are responsible and dependable.

How do I apply to become an A-B-C student?

• You must apply to be an A-B-C student by completing an application.