A Push Gone Too Far
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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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BackgroundBullying 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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IMPACTS
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Suicides
Teasing
Mocking
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60% of identified bullies during their grades 6-9 years will be involved in at least one crime conviction by the age of 24
More in Depth Schools want a “bully free”
institution Leaves students scarred
from mockery Culprits gain confidence
from their bullying
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What is being done?
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Methods for Bullying Prevention
Zero Tolerance Teachers must address the issue
immediately as it occurs Use a tone conveying disapproving 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-Bull
ying-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/