A Push Gone Too FarBy Diana Sanchez

What is Bullying? Bullying has been around a very long time.

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What is Bullying? Affects learning environments with negativity &

issues

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BackgroundBullying in the United States has

increased

29% of our youth is being bullied

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Back Story of Bullying Bullying occurs in classrooms and playgrounds

Close interactions

Bullies like to intimate others

Physical aggression Verbal abuse

Back Story of Bullying Bullies take “pride” in making younger and

much weaker kids cry/ low self confidence

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IMPACTS

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Suicides

Teasing

Mocking

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60% of identified bullies during their grades 6-9 years will be involved in at least one crime conviction by the age of 24

More in Depth Schools want a “bully free”

institution Leaves students scarred

from mockery Culprits gain confidence

from their bullying

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What is being done?

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Methods for Bullying Prevention

Zero Tolerance Teachers must address the issue

immediately as it occurs Use a tone conveying disapproving their

action Do not draw attention to the victim Focus how on the bully creates negativity

Methods for Bullying Prevention

Pull victim aside after class to make sure him/her is alright

Always reinsure them they can come to you if they continue to have the same problem

Give them the feeling of comfort

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Do Your Part If you see anyone being bullied, say

something Don’t just let things go Inform an adult or teacher about the

issue Help your fellow classmates out and

help them see they are not alone

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Credits The effect of bullying in school on children &

adolescents Source: Young Adult Library serv 8 no1 Fall 2009 http://www.parentinged.com/bullying/The-Effect-Of-Bull

ying-In-School-On-Children-And-Adolescents.html

What to Say in Sticky Situations Source: Instructor (2009) 119 no2 S/O 2009 http://www.scholastic.com/

Bullied to Death: An Interview with Julie Anne Peters and Jay Asher Source: Voice Youth Advocates 32 no5 D 2009 http://www.scarecrowpress.com/