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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?

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30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

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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

Thanks!!!!

slklitz@ilstu.edu