lesson

1. Stand Up, Speak Out: Anti-
Bullying Awareness
A Serious and Educational
Presentation for Middle and High
School Students

2. What is Bullying?
• Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that
involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

3. Types of Bullying
• 1. Physical
• 2. Verbal
• 3. Social/Relational
• 4. Cyberbullying

4. Physical Bullying
• Includes hitting, kicking, or pushing someone
—and can cause physical harm.

5. Verbal Bullying
• Includes teasing, name-calling, inappropriate
sexual comments, and threats.

6. Social Bullying
• Includes spreading rumors, embarrassing
someone in public, or excluding them on
purpose.

7. Cyberbullying
• Takes place over digital devices like cell
phones and computers. Can involve hurtful
messages, images, or threats.

8. Statistics
• About 1 in 5 students report being bullied
(NCES, 2023).

9. Cyberbullying Stats
• 15% of high school students were
electronically bullied in the past year (CDC,
2023).

10. Why Do People Bully?
• Often due to insecurity, peer pressure, or a
need to control others.

11. Effects of Bullying
• Anxiety, depression, decreased academic
achievement, and even suicidal thoughts.

12. Quote
• "No one heals themselves by wounding
another." – Anonymous

13. Real Story: Amanda Todd
• A Canadian teen who was cyberbullied and
shared her story in a viral video before
tragically taking her own life.

14. Real Story: Keaton Jones
• His emotional video about being bullied
sparked international support and awareness.

15. Signs Someone is Being Bullied
• Unexplained injuries, lost belongings, avoiding
school, or changes in mood/eating.

16. What To Do If You're Bullied
• Tell a trusted adult, document incidents, and
don't retaliate.

17. What To Do If You See Bullying
• Speak up if it's safe, support the victim, and
report the incident.

18. How to Prevent Bullying
• Promote kindness, respect differences, and
educate others.

19. Role of Schools
• Create safe environments, implement anti-
bullying policies, and train staff.

20. Role of Parents
• Talk with kids regularly, encourage open
communication, and model respectful
behavior.

21. Role of Students
• Stand up for others, report bullying, and
include others.

22. Legal Aspects
• Many states have anti-bullying laws requiring
schools to act.

23. Online Safety Tips
• Think before you post, block/report bullies,
and protect personal info.

24. Quote
• "In a world where you can be anything, be
kind." – Jennifer Dukes Lee

25. Resources
• StopBullying.gov, Cyberbullying Research
Center, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

26. Final Thoughts
• Bullying is never acceptable. Together, we can
make a difference.