The document discusses bullying prevention. It defines bullying as repeated negative actions against someone who has difficulty defending themselves. There are three key components of bullying: aggressive behavior, a pattern of repeated behavior over time, and an imbalance of power. The document discusses different types of bullying like physical, verbal, relational, and cyber bullying. It provides statistics on bullying and its impacts. Pennsylvania law requires schools to have anti-bullying policies and defines bullying.
2. What is Bullying? “ A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, and he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself.” Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
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7. Physical Bullying Physical bullies invade the physical space of another person in an unwelcome manner by pushing, kicking, hitting, slapping, biting, choking, etc. It also includes the unwanted tampering with or the destruction of another’s property.
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9. Verbal Bullying Verbal bullies use words to hurt or intimidate another person; i.e. name-calling, insults, racist comments, constant teasing and even threats. Easy to inflict – quick and to the point. No visible scars.
10. Relational Bullying Also known as covert bullying, whereas harm is done through damage to relationships or social status within a group. It is a form of hidden aggression that is more common among girls than boys.
*30% or 5.7 million children as victim, perpetrator or both
*not completely anonymous, leaves a digital footprint (IP address) *disinhibition makes it more difficult to control impulsive behavior; consequences aren’t immediate; no swift or certain response clues a child to the inappropriateness of their behavior *viral nature – sent to a large amount of people in a short amount of time; technology expedites the process *limitless victimization risks – no where to hide, even private places
(receive positive reinforcement, material , enjoy status and prestige because others fear them, command attention) (can’t control their anger and frustration) (no warmth or affection, trouble sharing feelings, not close; parents use inconsistent discipline or strict and physical punishment, little monitoring)
(victim scared of facing bullying, bullies more likely to skip school or eventually drop out) (more frequently picked on, more severe the symptoms = stress) (coping mechanism)
Columbine School Shooting April 20, 1999 (12 student & 1 teacher) Eric Harris & Dyland Klebold
