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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION RESPONDS TO LGBTQ BULLYING
Sandra Wolf Klitzing, Ph.D., CTRSIllinois State University
Learning Outcomes
Understand incidence & impact of bullying & harassment on LGBTQ youth
Identify national responses to bullying
Identify what therapeutic recreation can do to decrease bullying or the impact of bullying
White House Conference on Bullying Prevention
A Call To Action by President Obama
Growing movement to make schools and communities safe for all.
“Putting an end to bullying is a responsibility we all share.”
Overview
What is bullying Who is bullied Roles in bullying Effects of bullying TR responses to bullying National responses to bullying Other things TR can do
What Is Bullying?
A person is bullied when he or she is exposed repeatedly over time to negative actions by 1 or more others, excluding cases where 2 children of similar physical and psychological strengths are fighting.
Olweus, 1994
What Is Bullying?Involves
› Imbalances of power Uses power to control or harm People being bullied may have a hard time
defending themselves› Intent to cause harm
Actions done by accident are not bullying The person has a goal to cause harm
› Repetition Happens to same person over & over By same person or group
What Is Bullying? Types
Verbal› Name-calling, teasing
Social› Spreading rumors, exclusion, breaking up
friendships Physical
› Hitting, punching, shoving Cyberbullying
› Repeated use of technology to harass, humiliate, or threaten
Test Your Bullying KnowledgeFact or Myth
People who bully have power over those they bully.› FACT
Spreading rumors is a form of bullying.› FACT
Only boys bully.› MYTH
Test Your Bullying KnowledgeFact or Myth
Bullying usually occurs when there are no other students around.› MYTH
Bullying often resolves itself when you ignore it.› MYTH
Reporting bullying will make the situation worse.› MYTH
Test Your Bullying KnowledgeFact or Myth
Teachers often intervene to stop bullying.› MYTH
Nothing can be done at schools to reduce bullying.› MYTH
Parents are usually aware that their children are bullying others. › MYTH
www.stopbullying.gov
Who Is Bullied?
Sexu
al O
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Gende
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Relig
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Gende
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Race/
Ethn
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Disab
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Other
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
GLSEN The 2009 National School Climate Study
Verbally Harrassed
Sexual Harrassed
Property Stollen or Damaged
Target of Rumors/
Lies
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
LGBTGeneral
GLSEN The 2009 National School Climate Study
Hostile School Climate for LGBT Students
84.6% were verbally harassed 40.1% were physically harassed 18.8% were physically assaulted 52.9% were cyberbullied 88.9% heard “gay” used in negative
way frequently 72.4% heard other homophobic
remarks (e.g., dyke, faggot) frequently 61.1% felt unsafe at school
Think Back…..
1. I was not involved & never saw it happen2. I was not involved but saw it happen
sometimes3. I would sometimes join in bullying others4. I would attempt to stop the bullying or
befriend the kids that were bullied5. I would sometimes get bullied by others6. I was both a bully & a victim
Roles in Bullying
Bully
Bullied/victim
Bystander
Effects of Bullying
Grades lowered Increased
absenteeism Depression Anxiety Low self-esteem Decreased life
satisfaction PTSD Fear in school
Isolation Loneliness Vigilance Dropping out Substance abuse Runaway Homelessness Victim of hate
crimes And more
Effects: Foster Care System
LGBTQ youth disproportionally represented in foster care system
70% report physical violence
10% report being harassed in group home
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
Effects: Suicide or Ideation
TR Responses to BullyingSurvey (Agree/Disagree)
1. I have heard clients/participants use slurs or derogatory words.
2. Bullying is a problem in my agency/program.
3. Participants feel comfortable approaching me about bullying.
4. I feel comfortable intervening when I witness bullying.
TR Responses to BullyingSurvey (Agree/Disagree)
5. Our agency has an effective anti-bullying policy.
6. The agency has a clear procedure for reporting acts of bullying.
7. Members of our staff work actively to create a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
ThinkB4YouSpeak.comGLSEN
Used Today on Twitter
Fag 1500+ Dyke 1500+ ..So Gay 1500+
GOAL: 0
It’s NOT OK to say “that’s so gay”
ThinkB4YouSpeak
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I pledge to lead my athletic community to respect and welcome all persons, regardless of their perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Beginning right now, I will do my part to promote the best of athletics by making all players feel respected on and off the field
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• Online Resources• The ABC’s of Bullying
•LGBT Resources•Evidence-Based Programs•Research Papers•Assessment Tools
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More Resources:http://www.operationrespect.org/
What Are You Doing????
Other Things TR (I) Can Do
1. I am more aware of the various issues surrounding LGBT bullying. (Y/N)
2. I will continue to review information and programs to stop bullying for LGBT. (Y/N)
3. I will share this information with others. (Y/N)4. I will stop hateful speech and actions, when I hear
them or do them myself. (Y/N)5. I will be an ally. (Y/N)6. I will incorporate some of what I learned in my
programs/agency (Y/N --- Be specific)
Closure
What is bullying Who is bullied Roles in bullying Effects of bullying TR responses to bullying National responses to bullying Other things TR can do Questions?
Learning Outcomes
Understand incidence & impact of bullying & harassment on LGBTQ youth
Identify national responses to bullying
Identify what therapeutic recreation can do to decrease bullying or the impact of bullying
