Bullying and Harassment

2012-13

Be a hero, take a STAND

Speak out against bullyingTell an adult when you see someone being bulliedAlways set a good exampleNotice when others are left outDon't let your friends bully others

Guidance CounselorsO Mrs. WhiteO Students with the last name A-K

O Mr. ConoverO Students with the last name L-Z

Today’s LessonOBullying Prevention

O What is bullying?O What do you do if you are bullied?O What do you do if you are the

bystander?

O Sexual Harassment

What is Bullying?

O Bullying is an ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment that is repeated and intentional where there is an imbalance of power.

Bullying is Intentional and Repeated…

OIt must be repeatedO A one time instance of name-

calling or physical aggression may…O Be rudeO Be wrongO Get the person in trouble

O But it is only bullying if it is repeated and ongoing.

OIt must be intentional

Bullying has an imbalance of power

OWays for there to be an imbalance of power:O Size, strengthO Number (ex: 3 vs. 1)O Perceived imbalance (financial)

O It does not matter if the bully says they are “joking around”

OVideo

Types of bullying…

OPhysicalOExcluding someone on purposeOVerbal / Relational Aggression

O Rumors or gossipO Using words or actions to intimidate

someoneO Threats (including phone calls/e-

mails / texts)OTeasing about body,

intelligence, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other characteristic

Cyber-bullying is against the LAW

O Cyber-bullying is willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of electronic information and communication devices such as emails, instant messaging, text messages, blogs, cell phones, and others.

O It could constitute a computer crime.

If you are a victim of Cyber-Bullying

O Save the evidenceO Tell an adultO May need to tell police (Officer Grady) O Since they are anonymous cyber bullies

may not feel any boundaries to their cruelty.

What To Do If You Are Bullied/Harassed

O Be Assertive: Tell the person you don’t like it and to stop

O Report it—O If it doesn’t stop tell a parent, friend,

teacher, counselor, principal, trusted adult

O Remember you have the right to file a complaint-it is against the law

O Keep a record of the incidentsO Don’t blame yourself

BYSTANDERO Take A Stand Video

BYSTANDERO As a bystander you are very

powerful!!!!O If it is SAFE-- become a defender of a

targeted personO Resist any temptation to join in or laugh

O Speak upO Say kind words, invite that student to

sit with you during lunchO Get help from a trusted adult, offer to

go with targeted person for help

Reporting and Resolving Complaints

OReports will be appropriately investigated

OReporting is confidentialOConsequences will be

implemented if someone is found to have bullied

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HarassmentO Sexual Harassment

O Harassment against any individual on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical characteristics is prohibited by the district policy, federal, and state law

O Verbal-Spreading rumors, name calling (such as gay, lesbian).

O Written-Notes, GraffitiO Text messaging, e-mails, Facebook, websitesO Physical-Touching someone’s body without

their consentO Harassment can occur one time or many

times

RememberOEach person gets to determine what is

offensive to them.

OEvery student has the right to feel comfortable at school.

South’s Bullying Rules

1. We will not bully others

2. We will try to help students who are

bullied when it is safe to do so.

3. We will include students who are left

out.

4. We will tell an adult at school and an

adult at home when we see someone

being bullied.

O South is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination, insult, intimidation, or harassment.

O Discrimination and harassment are prohibited by federal law, state law, and school district policy.

O If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please see Mrs. White or Mr. Conover