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Breaking the Silence on
BullyingPresented by: Respect Awareness
Project of Servant Hearts
Respect Awareness Project’s Vision
To build respectful, empathic inclusive communities, create safer school climates, and work to dispel homophobic fears through open, honest, and respectful conversations…
The Four Agreements 1. Be impeccable with your word2. Don’t take anything personally3. Don’t make assumptions 4. Always do your best
Don Miguel Ruiz
Comprehensive approach needed to curb bullying and harassment in our…• Families• Schools• Faith Communities • Local Government • Workplaces• Sports Activities
Parents and Community Members have the ability/responsibility to teach…
•Empathy•Respect•Compassion
What are the consequences of bullying?
For the victim? For the perpetrator?
For the bystander?
Parents and Community Members need to be positive role models…
Teen bullies and victims often grow up to be:
• Domestic Abusers
• Cause Violent Assaults
• Have Higher Rate of Depression, Substance Use
• Often Commit Suicide or Homicides
Do you think children go to school and feel
safe every day?
Do you think local school policies
protect the rights, dignity and self-worth of every
student?
Why do you think kids/people bully and harassment
one another?
What words are most often used to bully,
harass, control or hurt another person(s)?
Why are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth (LGBTQ) or those perceived to be, more often bullied and
harassed?
What messages do rigid gender roles and stereotypes send?
Do we allow for differences and teach healthy sexual development?
How does living in a less diverse region limit the lens through which we see and
experience life?
What can you do to protect
your child from Cyber bullying?
Cyber Bullying =
Bullying/Harassment through the internet, texting, twitter, Facebook, social networking on electronic devices of all types
Respect Awareness Project Sponsors:• Ecumenical Parents/Friends of LGBTQ
Support Group• High School & College Gay Straight
Alliances• Educational Workshops• Community Conversations• Bemidji Pride Picnic• Bullying Presentation Workshops