Bully free school.Together we can

make school bully free.

What does bullying mean to you?

Audience Participation: Ask students what they think bullying means.

Bullying is a type of aggressive behavior Repeated behavior: It always occurs more

than once The treatment is intentional Bullying is hurtful and very unkind There is an imbalance of power and the

victim most times can’t defend himself

Bullying

The first is physical bullying

There is also verbal and written bullying

Third there is social bullying

Last there is cyber bullying

The Types of Bullying

Hitting, slapping, elbowing, shoving, kicking, pinching or restraining

Stealing or damaging another person’s property

Physical bullying

One kind of verbal bullying is name calling

Making racist or rude remarks about someone

Intimidating graffiti Whispering rude comments behind

someone’s back

Verbal and Written Bullying

Being teased over and over Threats and intimidation Mean notes Mean graffiti

Verbal and Written Bullying

Spreading gossip on your phone

Posting mean videos on youtube

Sending mean emails

Posting mean things on face book

Cyber Bullying

Leave it on the screen and go get an adult right away

Print it outTell an adult, teacher, or parent

What to do about Cyber Bullying

Destroying someone’s reputation

Humiliating and embarrassing someone

Gossiping or spreading rumors

Excluding someone from an event or group

Social / Relational Bullying

Loneliness Low self-esteem School fights and possibly school shootings Suicide Eating disorders Poor grades and poor performance in school

All Bullying Can Lead to…

Truth!Some students bully and some are bullied. Some experience all types of bullying!

What Should You Do If You Are Being Bullied?

1. Get Away2. Tell an Adult3. Stand Up and tell them to stop!

Be a Hero and Help the VictimH = Help rescue the victim

E = Educate others

R = Report it to an adult

O = Offer friendship

Bullying occurs in all grades It may occur as early as ages 3-4 Most times it peaks in middle school May occur at home Outside of school, at parks, and other public

places Parking lots Commons areas Between Buildings Classrooms without the teacher present

Where Does Bullying Occur

In home Child care settings and preschools In all grades On the bus In town Bathrooms Hallways Stairwells Playgrounds Gym Locker rooms Cafeteria Library

Where Does Bullying Occur

Who is Involved in Bullying

Bully- person picking on a person

Victim- the person being bullied

Bystander- the one who watches

Everyone Involved in Bullying Needs Help

The BullyThe VictimThe Bystander

Catch them in the act of bullying Have clear consequences in place Provide counseling Help them manage their anger Catch them being good

How to Help the Bully

Encourage a positive attitude Build students’ self-esteem Give them opportunities to shine Teach leadership skills

How to Help the Bully

Identify possible targets Look for warning signs On-the-spot responding by all school staff, no bullying will be tolerated

How to Help the Victim

Be a good listener Provide counseling Teach friendship skills Teach assertiveness skills

How to Help the Victim

Develop Empathy: put yourself in someone else’s shoes, what would it feel like if you were getting bullied

Break the Code of Silence◦Take surveys◦Encourage students to share their stories

about bullying◦Respond effectively

Empower Bystanders to Become Allies

◦Respond effectively If you see someone being bullied, tell the

teacher or an adult If you know that someone is being bullied, tell

the teacher or an adult If you think that someone might be bullied, tell

the teacher or an adult If you do nothing about bullying, you’re saying

that bullying is okay with you. We have the power to stop and prevent bulling

in our classrooms, but we have to work together.

Empower Bystanders to Become Allies

Teach Ally Skills◦Trust your instincts◦Decide to be an ally◦Determine if the situation is dangerous◦Assertively tell the person who is bullying

to stop◦Form a group◦Walk away with the victim◦Give support and empathy◦Report the incident

Empower Bystanders to Become Allies

8th Graders Produced this Video

Conclusion:It is NEVER okay to bully. So if you see it report it as soon as possible.

This presentation was written and designed by the following students from Mrs. Dale’s 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Language Arts classes

7th Graders:Kathan MartelAustin OverbyDusty MinerTyrene SchmidtAdrian HoisingtonJosh ChaseBrittny KellerEmma Fulkerson

8th Graders:Aaron GrantDmitri MoyaJadon KellerAnna CarmodyTerri BakerKeiara LesmeisterCallie MickelsonBrittany BissettKassidy Schreier

PowerPoint Presenters:7th Graders:

Kathan MartelMakenzie GiengerAdrian HoisingtonParker BlomAlexandria SteigerJestice TalleyJoshua ChaseBradley KellerGarrett HoneycuttDakota Nickels