bullying final
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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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Background
Bullying 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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Suicides
Teasing
Mocking
Insecurit
y
Low Self-
esteem
More in Depth
60% of identified bullies during their grades 6-9 years will be involved in
at least one crime conviction by the age of 24
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Schools want a “bully free”
institution
Leaves students scarred from
mockery
Culprits gain confidence from
their bullying
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Methods for Bullying Prevention
Zero Tolerance
Teachers must address the issue immediately as it
occurs
Use a tone that conveys disapprovement towards
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-Bullying-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/