Bullying

What is Bullying?

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Deliberately hurtful (either physically or emotionally)

It is repeated over time

It is difficult for the person being bullied to defend himself/herself against it

A personal, school, community, and societal problem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60iTu-en3J8

Artist: Mike LabelleArtist: Kristina Webb http://715054740257231273.weebly.com/bullying-art-pieces---artists-statements.html

Types of Bullying

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Physical Verbal Social (relational)

Artist: Benoit Paille

Why Do People Bully?

Feeling as though they don’t fit in Disliking themselves Peer pressure Wanting to show off Feeling upset or angry or having a fear of being bullied themselves

http://www.psfk.com/2014/11/adobe-anti-bullying-project-mural-street-artists.html

TRUE OR FALSE?

Bullying isn’t just teasing.

Some people deserve to be bullied

Only boys are bullies

People who complain about bullies are babies

Bullying is a normal part of growing up

Bullies will go away if you ignore them

All bullies have low self esteem. That’s why they pick on other people.

It’s tattling to tell an adult when you’re being bullied

The best way to deal with a bully is by fighting or trying to get even

People who are bullied might hurt for awhile, but they’ll get over it

What Can A Bystander Do To Help?

!!!Refuse to watch

Ask the bully to “stop” or you can distract, or change the subject

Invite the target to join your group

Support the target, write a note or tell her you don’t agree with the bully

Be a friend

Report it

www.bystanderrevolution.org/watch/Bystander+Revolution+%7C+What+Can+One+Person+Do+To+Help%3F/-yl3nmon59wBystander Video

Artist: Emma Nostrum Artist: Robert Brostowski