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Bullying Prevention Components
School
Classroom
Individual
Community
Parents
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
How?
Why?
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“Bullying is when someone
repeatedly and on purpose
says or does mean or hurtful
things to another person who
has a hard time defending
himself or herself.”
Definition of Bullying:
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The Key Components of Bullying Behavior:
1. Involves an aggressive behavior
2. Typically involves a pattern of
behavior repeated over time
3. Imbalance of power or strength
4. Motivated by a characteristic
(or perceived characteristic)
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Common Myths About
Children who Bully
 “Children who bully are loners.”
 “Children who bully have low self-esteem.”
 “Only boys bully.”
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BULLYING = PEER ABUSE
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Bullying vs. Normal Peer Conflict
Bullying Normal Peer Conflict
Imbalance of power; not friends Equal power or friends
Repeated negative actions Happens occasionally
Purposeful Accidental
Serious with threat of physical or
emotional harm
Usually not serious
Strong emotional reaction from the
victim and little to none from the
bully
Equal emotional reaction
Seeking power, control, or material
things
Not seeking power or attention
No remorse, blames victim Remorseful or taking responsibility
No effort to solve the problem Effort to solve the problem
Types of Bullying
1. Direct:
Hitting, taunting, name calling
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Types of Bullying
2. Indirect:
Rumors,
exclusion,
cyber bullying
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Effects of Being Bullied
 Lower self-esteem
 Depression & anxiety
 Absenteeism & lowered
school achievement
 Thoughts of suicide
 Illness
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Effects of Bullying on
School Climate
 Creates a climate of fear and
disrespect
 Interferes with student
learning
 Students may feel insecurity
and not like school as well
 Students may perceive lack
of control/caring
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Characteristics of Bullied Students
Research suggests two
categories of bullied children:
 “submissive” or
“passive victims”
 “provocative victims”
or “bully-victims”
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Children at Higher Risk of
Being Bullied:
 Children with disabilities, special needs,
and health problems
 Children who are obese
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Concerns About Children
Who Bully
 Children who bully are more likely to:
 Get into frequent fights
 Be injured in a fight
 Steal, vandalize property
 Drink alcohol, smoke
 Be truant, drop out of school
 Report poorer academic achievement
 Perceive a negative climate at school
 Carry a weapon
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Children Who Bully
 Bullying may be part of a conduct-
disordered behavior pattern
 This pattern may continue
into young adulthood
 study:
Bullies were 4 times as likely
to have 3 or more convictions by
age 24
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Family Risk Factors for
Bullying
Lack of parental warmth and involvement
Lack of parental supervision
Overly-permissive parenting
Harsh discipline/physical
punishment
School Risk Factors for Problems of
Bullying
Lack of supervision during breaks
Students have indifferent or accepting
attitudes
Staff have indifferent or accepting attitudes
towards bullying
Effects of Bullying on Bystanders
Bystanders may feel:
 Afraid
 Powerless to change the situation
 Guilty for not acting
 Diminished empathy for
victims over time
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What Roles Do Students Play In
Bullying Situations?
B
C
D
H
G
E
F
A
Start the
bullying and
take an
active
part
Take an
active
part, but do
not start the
bullying
Support the
bullying,
but do not
take an
active part
Like the bullying,
but do not display
open support
Dislike the
bullying and
think they
ought to help,
but don’t do it
Dislike the
bullying, help or
try to help the
bullied student
The one who is
being bullied
Student
Who Is
Bullied
Students Who Bully
Followers
Supporters
Passive
Supporters
Disengaged
Onlookers
Possible
Defenders
Defenders
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Group Mechanisms in Bullying
 Social contagion
 Weakening inhibitions against
aggression
 Decreased sense of individual
responsibility
 Gradual changes in the view of
bullied student(s)
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Anti-bullying Principles imply…
1. Adults are responsible
2. Clear & consistent message
3. Short & long-term focus
4. Follow model with fidelity
5. Framwork should become part of
everyday life at school
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Anti-bullying Principles imply:
6. Student involvement in changing climate
7. Student learning about bullying
8. It is NOT peer mediation or conflict
resolution
9. It is not a classroom management technique
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about bullying
We will not bully others.
We will help students who are
bullied.
We will include students who
are left out.
If we know that somebody is
being bullied, we will tell an
adult at school and an adult at
home. 23
Remember……
Stopping bullying takes a team
effort.
You play a critical position
on the team.
Change happens in
small increments but can have
positive long-term impact for
us all!
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Program Components
School
Classroom
Individual
Community
Parents
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Anti-bullying Presentation.pptx Clear Sample

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    “Bullying is whensomeone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.” Definition of Bullying: 3
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    The Key Componentsof Bullying Behavior: 1. Involves an aggressive behavior 2. Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time 3. Imbalance of power or strength 4. Motivated by a characteristic (or perceived characteristic) 4
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    Common Myths About Childrenwho Bully  “Children who bully are loners.”  “Children who bully have low self-esteem.”  “Only boys bully.” 5
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    Bullying vs. NormalPeer Conflict Bullying Normal Peer Conflict Imbalance of power; not friends Equal power or friends Repeated negative actions Happens occasionally Purposeful Accidental Serious with threat of physical or emotional harm Usually not serious Strong emotional reaction from the victim and little to none from the bully Equal emotional reaction Seeking power, control, or material things Not seeking power or attention No remorse, blames victim Remorseful or taking responsibility No effort to solve the problem Effort to solve the problem
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    Types of Bullying 1.Direct: Hitting, taunting, name calling 8
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    Types of Bullying 2.Indirect: Rumors, exclusion, cyber bullying 9
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    Effects of BeingBullied  Lower self-esteem  Depression & anxiety  Absenteeism & lowered school achievement  Thoughts of suicide  Illness 10
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    Effects of Bullyingon School Climate  Creates a climate of fear and disrespect  Interferes with student learning  Students may feel insecurity and not like school as well  Students may perceive lack of control/caring 11
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    Characteristics of BulliedStudents Research suggests two categories of bullied children:  “submissive” or “passive victims”  “provocative victims” or “bully-victims” 12
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    Children at HigherRisk of Being Bullied:  Children with disabilities, special needs, and health problems  Children who are obese 13
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    Concerns About Children WhoBully  Children who bully are more likely to:  Get into frequent fights  Be injured in a fight  Steal, vandalize property  Drink alcohol, smoke  Be truant, drop out of school  Report poorer academic achievement  Perceive a negative climate at school  Carry a weapon 14
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    Children Who Bully Bullying may be part of a conduct- disordered behavior pattern  This pattern may continue into young adulthood  study: Bullies were 4 times as likely to have 3 or more convictions by age 24 15
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    Family Risk Factorsfor Bullying Lack of parental warmth and involvement Lack of parental supervision Overly-permissive parenting Harsh discipline/physical punishment
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    School Risk Factorsfor Problems of Bullying Lack of supervision during breaks Students have indifferent or accepting attitudes Staff have indifferent or accepting attitudes towards bullying
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    Effects of Bullyingon Bystanders Bystanders may feel:  Afraid  Powerless to change the situation  Guilty for not acting  Diminished empathy for victims over time 18
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    What Roles DoStudents Play In Bullying Situations? B C D H G E F A Start the bullying and take an active part Take an active part, but do not start the bullying Support the bullying, but do not take an active part Like the bullying, but do not display open support Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it Dislike the bullying, help or try to help the bullied student The one who is being bullied Student Who Is Bullied Students Who Bully Followers Supporters Passive Supporters Disengaged Onlookers Possible Defenders Defenders 19
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    Group Mechanisms inBullying  Social contagion  Weakening inhibitions against aggression  Decreased sense of individual responsibility  Gradual changes in the view of bullied student(s) 20
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    Anti-bullying Principles imply… 1.Adults are responsible 2. Clear & consistent message 3. Short & long-term focus 4. Follow model with fidelity 5. Framwork should become part of everyday life at school 21
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    Anti-bullying Principles imply: 6.Student involvement in changing climate 7. Student learning about bullying 8. It is NOT peer mediation or conflict resolution 9. It is not a classroom management technique 22
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    about bullying We willnot bully others. We will help students who are bullied. We will include students who are left out. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. 23
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    Remember…… Stopping bullying takesa team effort. You play a critical position on the team. Change happens in small increments but can have positive long-term impact for us all! 24
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Editor's Notes

  • #4  Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior: Involves an aggressive behavior Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time Imbalance of power or strength
  • #5  Common Myths About Children who Bully “Children who bully are loners.” “Children who bully have low self-esteem.” “Only boys bully.”
  • #6  BULLYING = PEER ABUSE
  • #7  Bullying vs. Normal Peer Conflict
  • #8  Types of Bullying Direct: Hitting, taunting, name calling
  • #9  Types of Bullying Indirect: Rumors, exclusion, cyber bullying
  • #10  Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteem Depression & anxiety Absenteeism & lowered school achievement Thoughts of suicide Illness
  • #11  Effects of Bullying on School Climate Creates a climate of fear and disrespect Interferes with student learning Students may feel insecurity and not like school as well Students may perceive lack of control/caring
  • #12  Characteristics of Bullied Students Research suggests two categories of bullied children: “submissive” or “passive victims” “provocative victims” or “bully-victims”
  • #13  Children at Higher Risk of Being Bullied: Children with disabilities, special needs, and health problems Children who are obese Children who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or who are questioning their identities (GLBTQ)
  • #14  Concerns About Children Who Bully Children who bully are more likely to: Get into frequent fights Be injured in a fight Steal, vandalize property Drink alcohol, smoke Be truant, drop out of school Report poorer academic achievement Perceive a negative climate at school Carry a weapon
  • #15  Children Who Bully Bullying may be part of a conduct-disordered behavior pattern This pattern may continue into young adulthood Olweus study: Bullies were 4 times as likely to have 3 or more convictions by age 24
  • #16  Lack of parental warmth and involvement Lack of parental supervision Overly-permissive parenting Harsh discipline/physical punishment
  • #17  School Risk Factors for Problems of Bullying Lack of supervision during breaks Students have indifferent or accepting attitudes Staff have indifferent or accepting attitudes towards bullying
  • #18  Effects of Bullying on Bystanders Bystanders may feel: Afraid Powerless to change the situation Guilty for not acting Diminished empathy for victims over time
  • #20 Group Mechanisms in Bullying Social contagion Weakening inhibitions against aggression Decreased sense of individual responsibility Gradual changes in the view of bullied student(s)
  • #21 OBPP Principles imply… Adults are responsible Clear & consistent message Short & long-term focus Follow model with fidelity OBPP should become part of everyday life at school
  • #22 OBPP Principles imply: 6. Student involvement in changing climate 7. Student learning about bullying 8. OBPP is NOT peer mediation or conflict resolution 9. OBPP is not a classroom management technique
  • #23 about bullying We will not bully others. We will help students who are bullied. We will include students who are left out. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.
  • #24 Remember…… Stopping bullying takes a team effort. You play a critical position on the team. Change happens in small increments but can have positive long-term impact for us all!