1. Bullying 101
Your Difference is the
Difference

2. Bullying Includes
Definition of bully
noun (plural bullies)
a person who uses strength or influence to harm or
intimidate those who are weaker: he is a ranting,
domineering bully
verb (bullies, bullying, bullied)
[with object] use superior strength or influence to
intimidate (someone), typically to force them to do
something: a local man was bullied into helping them

3. Bully & Victim Characteristics
“A typical bully has trouble resolving problems with others
and also has trouble academically,” said Cook. “He or she
usually has negative attitudes and beliefs about others,
feels negatively toward himself/herself, comes from a
family environment characterized by conflict and poor
parenting, perceives school as negative and is negatively
influenced by peers.”
“A typical victim is likely to be aggressive, lack social skills,
think negative thoughts, experience difficulties in solving
social problems, come from negative family, school and
community environments and be noticeably rejected and
isolated by peers,” said Cook.

4. Misdirected Bullying Prevention And
Intervention Strategies
Zero Tolerance (Also called Student
Exclusion Policies)
Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation
Group Treatment for Students Who
Bully
Simple Short-Term Solutions
Teen Suicide (BullyCide)cannot be
totally linked to bullying, Issues are
most complex for victims.

5. Misdirected Programs on Bullying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ4v7R3MbrU

6. Tools of Support
Bullying victims are often reluctant to report such
events and when they do systems may be unable to
grasp the scope of the issue/issues. Functional
resources may be lacking due to scarce funding
financial commitments.
I recommend all schools adopt and adapt to an on
line reporting tool.

7. Bullying Survey Stats Nov 2012
82% Report Being a Victim of Bullying
57% Report Bullying Someone
94% Believe More Needs to Be Done
82% Report Society and Response Tools
Are Lacking to Address Cyber Bullying
Effectively

8. Big Brothers and Big Sisters Survey
Feb 2012- 1,034 Respondents
95 %Believe people they have a responsibility
to action to stop bullies
89% Believe Bullying a serious threat to the
long-term well-being of children
50% Were former victims of bullying
62 % Believed that they would have benefited
from having a mentor to help them cope
30% Believe the bullying left lasting affects
upon them
87% Believe actions to reduce bullying
strengthens communities over time

9. Be The Change
Recent Deaths due to Bullying.
Amanda Todd- Canada
Felicia Garcia-Paige Moravitz-Hayley
Fentress U. S.
–Erin Galagher –Ciara Pugsley-Lara
Burns (12) Ireland are just a few
children under the age of 16 that have
suicided due to Bullying.

10. Bullying Task Force
I am calling for a national debate on the
subject of Bullying.
Social Networks may be employed to
Promote it
Sharing with fellow students as to the
needs
Promoting Education
Conducting a Needs Assessment

11. Feedback from Dr William Ury
Author
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that its proving useful for your own work in bullying and
childhood obesity. He always appreciates hearing from
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issues.
He wishes you great fulfillment, success and peace in all you do!

12. You Can
Volunteer
Request for More Education
Share Your Ideas
Write Letters of Support
Use FB ,Twitter and other Social Networks
Request a Needs Assessment from Your School or Community
Ask your school to create an online reporting window and build
a better program
Become an Advocate
Volunteer with www.obesitythunderbay.ning.com

13. Your Difference is The Difference.