Don’t Be A Bully!!Don’t Be A Bully!! CTY CTY

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Presented By

RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENTRIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENTChief Russ LeachChief Russ Leach

RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYRIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYDistrict Attorney Rod PachecoDistrict Attorney Rod Pacheco

Deputy District Attorney Raquel MarquezDeputy District Attorney Raquel Marquez

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. TEMECULA POLICETEMECULA POLICE

Captain Jerry Williams - Lt. Jeff Kubel - Sgt. Mike EllsworthCaptain Jerry Williams - Lt. Jeff Kubel - Sgt. Mike EllsworthDeputy Ryan Renick - Deputy Larry SearlesDeputy Ryan Renick - Deputy Larry Searles

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATIONRIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATIONKenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendant of SchoolsKenneth M. Young, Riverside County Superintendant of Schools

RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENTRIVERSIDE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENTChief Alan CroganChief Alan Crogan

RIVERSIDE COUNTY YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY TEAMSRIVERSIDE COUNTY YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY TEAMS

Bullying Facts

Every 7 minutes someone is bullied at this school! 

3 out of every 4 kids will be bullied!

1 out of 5 kids admit they are a bully, or are doing some bullying!

Source: www.health2.uml.edu

77% of all students will be bullied either physically, mentally, emotionally, or

verbally!

Most Students Are Bullied

Bullying Is Often Ignored

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Adults Help Peers Help Ignored

Dictionary Definition – A person who is regularly

cruel, overbearing, or intimidating to others - especially smaller or weaker people.

What Is A Bully?

What Does A Bully Mean To You?

A bully is someone who is mean or hurtful to others.

Four Types Of Bullying:

1. PHYSICAL

2. VERBAL

3. INTIMIDATION

4. EMOTIONAL

Physical

Hitting, kicking, pushing

Inappropriate touching(Touching anywhere that is covered by a bathing suit.)

“Horseplay”, “Pantsing”, “Wedgies”

Damaging someone else’s property

Spitting

Verbal

Threats

Fighting words/name calling

Rumors

MySpace.com

Intimidation

Threatening body language

Threatening to take someone's money or property

Making sexual remarks

Emotional

Excluding people

Making fun of someone

Making fun of someone’s clothes

Refusing to speak to someone

The “Eggshell” Victim

Students will be held responsible for all injuries suffered by a victim – even if you did not intend to cause serious harm.

Group Bullying

What’s the worst that can happen?

Someone else brings a weapon It is now out of your control Someone is seriously injured

EVERYONE WILL BE ARRESTED!EVERYONE WILL BE ARRESTED!

Bullying Based On DIFFERENCES Is Unlawful!

Disability (Physical or Mental)Gender Nationality, Race or EthnicityReligionSexual Orientation

GREATER PUNISHMENT !!

Bullying Is A Big Deal!

Sad

Worried

Scared

Embarrassed

Bullies make you feel:

Why Do People Bully Others?

Attention

Learned behavior

Jealousy

Low self-esteem

Is Someone Bullying You?

TELL SOMEONE! Don’t become a

bully yourself Don’t bring

others into the conflict

DON’T bring a weapon to school

Peer Pressure

Do the right thing

The choices you make can effect YOU and OTHERS for a lifetime

Joining A Gang Is The Wrong Solution

It’s illegal

“Jumping-in” requires a serious beating

You’ll be arrested

You’ll end up in poverty, jail, or DEAD

Types Of Gangs

White gangsHispanic gangsAsian gangsAfrican-American gangsTagging crewsAny group of three or more

committing crimes

Police And Gangs

Gang members will be arrested

Severe punishment in court!!

ZERO TOLERANCE In Riverside County

NEVER Bring A Gun Or Weapon To School!!

You will be:ExpelledArrested

and go to

Juvenile Hall !

ZERO TOLERANCE!

What Can I Do If Someone Is Bullying Me?

Stay safe

Tell an adult

Be a part of the solution

Are You A Bully?

STOP!!!!

Ask for helpGet involvedDon’t be a follower

*Accept people for who they are

School Penalties

Minimum –Lunch DutyThree page essay DetentionSuspension (Probable)

Maximum –Expulsion

Criminal Consequences

Arrest

Court

Probation

JUVENILE HALL!

Who Can I Go To For Help?

Parents

Teachers

Administrators

School Resource Officer (SRO)Youth Accountability Teams

(YAT)

HELP - Anonymous Hotline

911

WE TIP

Riverside Police Dept.951-787-7911

Don’t Be A Don’t Be A Bully!!Bully!!