Tyrrell Middle School Bullying What is Bullying Definition
Tyrrell Middle School Bullying
What is Bullying? Definition: v Bullying is when someone INTENTIONALLY causes physical harm and/or psychological distress to someone else n v. Imbalance of power v. Repeated actions v. Intentional Actions v. Unequal levels of affect According to our needs assessment, 7% of 6 th graders, 12% of 7 th graders, and 6% of 8 th graders are concerned about bullying at TMS.
Bullying n Three major people involved in bullying are the victim, the bully, and the bystander Types: v v v v Physical aggression Social isolation Verbal aggression Intimidation Written aggression Sexual harassment Racial & cultural harassment Cyberbullying (using technology)
Normal Conflict Bullying Equal power; friends Imbalance of power; not friends Happens occasionally Repeated negative actions Accidental Purposeful Not serious Serious- threat of physical harm or emotional hurt Equal emotional reaction Strong emotional reaction on behalf of victim Not seeking power or attention Seeking power, control Not trying to get something Trying to gain material things or power Remorse-takes responsibility No remorse-blames victim Effort to solve problem No effort to solve problem
Reasons why students bully others v To gain power v To gain popularity and attention v To act out problems from home v To copy what someone else does that they admire v They perceive it as fun v They have low self-esteem (sometimes)
Reasons why students bully others using technology n n Victims cannot defend themselves as easily when being cyberbullied They think there is less of a chance that an adult will find out Since there is no direct human contact, emotion is absent It is easier to get a larger number of kids on your side with the push of a button
Boys vs. Girls Boys Characteristics: v v v Intimidation Control Humiliation Power domination Threats to one’s safety Tactics: Click to edit the v Name calling outline text format v Physical attacks v Pushing Second Outline v Shoving Level v Kicking v Spitting Third Outline v Extortion (money, belongings) Level v Defacing victim’s property Fourth v Repeated physical attacks Outline v Inappropriate sexual. Level behavior Fifth Outline
Boys vs. Girls Characteristics: v v v Social cruelty Manipulation Hurt feelings Subtle rejection/ostracism Character assassination Tactics: Click to edit the v Name calling outline text format v v v Isolating the victim Second Outline Ethnic slurs Level Spreading false rumors Third Outline Level Fourth Outline Level Fifth Outline
Ha Ha So Strategies Victims v Help: Seek assistance from an adult, friend, or peer v Assert Yourself: Make assertive statements to the bully addressing your feelings about the bullying behavior v Humor: Use humor to de-escalate a situation v Avoid: Walk away or avoid certain places in order to avoid a bullying situation v Self-Talk: Use positive self-talk to maintain positive selfesteem during a bullying situation v Own-it: “Own” the put-down or belittling comment in order to diffuse it.
Help! Victim Dont’s v Cry or act hurt v Lose temper v Escalate v Return the aggression v Get others to gang up on the bully v Tease back v Call the teaser names
Bystanders v A bystander is someone who sees bullying happening, but who does not intervene v v v Most ignored and underused resource in school 85% of the population Become desensitized over time Why don’t they get involved? v v v Fear of retaliation Don’t know what to do Afraid they’ll make things worse Worry about losing social status Don’t believe that adults will help
Bystander Should v v Request that the bully stop Seek adult help if the bully does not stop Speak up and/or offer support to the victim Take the bully aside and ask him or her to “cool it”
Consequences of Bullying The Bully v v v Fights Theft Vandalism Drunkenness Bullies also 5 to 6 times more likely to have serious criminal records by young adulthood v v v v The Victim Click to edit the Experience physical and outline text format psychological damage Cut school for fear of being bullied Second Outline Experience depression, poor selfesteem, and other mental health Level problems as adults Fear of using school property Thirdand Outline (bus, restrooms, locker rooms) Level Drop out of school Change schools Fourth Attempt suicide Seek revenge. Outline Level Fifth Outline
Consequences of Bullying The Bystander v v Fear of association with victim(s) may bring bullying their way Learn that bullying is a way to gain prestige and attention Fear reporting bullying incidents because they may be labeled a “snitch, ” “tattler, ” or “informer” Experience feelings of guilt and of helplessness for not assisting the victim
Take a stand v v v v Stop rumors Don’t pass on a hurtful note Speak up to a bully: “We don’t do that here” Say “hi” to a new student or someone you don’t know very well Include someone new in one of your activities Join up with someone who is being bothered and take them out of the situation Let adults know when someone needs help
Bullying is when a person is exposed, repeatedly to negative actions; an imbalance of power. A) True B) False
A) Bullying causes a strong emotional reaction on behalf of the victim B) Bullying is accidental C) Bullying happens occasionally A difference between normal conflict and D) Bullying does not seek power or bullying is: attention
Reasons students bully include all of the following except: A) To gain power B) To gain popularity C) To be different from others D) They perceive it as fun
Which of the following is a characteristic of a girl bully? A) B) C) D) Intimidation Humiliation Social cruelty Power domination
The Ha Ha So Strategies include all of the following except: A) B) C) D) Help Assert Yourself Humor Self-defense
Bystanders do not get involved in bullying situations because: at what A) Don’t believe that adults will help B) Believe that adults will help C) Fear that the victim will be mad them D) Believe that the victim knows to do
The difference between tattling and telling is: A) Telling: The behavior is purposeful B) Telling: The purpose is to someone in trouble C) Telling: The behavior is accidental D) Tattling: The behavior is done on purpose get
Consequences of bullying include all of the following except: A) Bullies are more likely to have criminal records by young adulthood B) Victims cut school for fear of being bullied C) Victims experience only physical damage D) Bystanders fear association with victims may bring bullying their way
All of the following are examples of ways you can take a stand except: A) Stop spreading false statements B) Ask the bully to join you at lunch C) Don’t pass on a hurtful note D) Let adults know when someone needs help
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