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Bullying

Definition Repeated aggression (verbal,

physical) toward a certain person over time

Done on purpose Does harm or disturbs a person

Roles in Bullying

The bully---person who bullies Victim---person who gets

bullied Bystanders---people who hear,

see or know about the bullying attempt

Types of Bullying

Physical---hit, kick, push, attack Verbal---name calling, teasing,

mean comments Social bullying---to leave out,

spread rumors, to gossip, make ethnic remarks, to embarrass others, mean gestures

Why People Bully

To feel important To get power To get what they want They think they are better than

others Think others are against them

Characteristics of Bullies

Do not understand others Do not have compassion Do not like to follow rules Have few friends Are easily frustrated Have hot headed personalities Maybe depressed

How to Respond to Bullying Attempts

Step 1: Think Calmly About My Bullying Facts and a Peaceful Picture

1. It is not my fault that I am the target of this bullying attempt.

2. The student who is bullying me is out of control.

3. I am not the only student who is bullied

How to Respond to Bullying Attempts

Step 2: Say One Sentence Well Keep all body parts to myself Stand straight with my head up Use a steady voice Keep a safe distance Walk away after one sentence

How to Respond to Bullying Attempts

Step 3: Report the Bullying Attempt to An Adult

Where the bullying occurred When the bullying occurred Who did the bullying What was said during the bullying

How to Help if Someone is Being Bullied Refuse to join in Tell an adult that some is being bullied Be a friend to the person who was bullied by

showing him (or her) that you care about him (or her)

Invite the person being hurt to join your group

Speak out using an “I” message. Say, “I don’t like it when you treat_______ like that.” “I want you to stop calling ____that name.”

ResourcesThe Morning NewsJension Public Schools, Jenison, MIWinter 2000, Volume 12, Number 4Gray’s Guide to Bullying Part I: The Basics by Carol Gray

The Morning NewsJension Public Schools, Jenison, MISpring 2001, Volume 13, Number 1Gray’s Guide to Bullying Part II: The Real World by Carol Gray

The Morning NewsJension Public Schools, Jenison, MISummer 2001, Volume 13, Number 2How to Respond to a Bullying Attempt by Carol Gray

Stop Bulling Now! Bullying Prevention Resources PacketBy Clarissa N. Snapp—Director of Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy, Indiana Department

of Education