THE NEW FACE OF BULLYING

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THE NEW FACE

OF BULLYING

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A DOG EAT DOG WORLD?The most common form of violenceamong young people…

BEING BULLIED!

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OverviewDefinition & Characteristics

Understand ImpactDescribe Bullies

Supportive Climate

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OverviewHow to Respond

Intervention Skills De-escalation Techniques

Cyber Bullying

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Doing nothing…

…is always the wrong response

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WA DEFINITION OF H I BRCW 28A.300.285

Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act [which]

a) Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or

b) Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education; or

c) Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or

d) Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

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DEFINITION OF BULLYING“A problem behavior based on power

relationships in which a student or a group of students uses power aggressively to cause emotional or physical pain and

distress to another student.”

Characteristics: Intentional, repeated, negative, power imbalance

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CHARACTERISTICS OF BULLYING• Intentional• Repetitive• Hurtful• Imbalance of

Power

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DEFINITION OF BULLYINGBullying Includes: • Physical Aggression• Relational Aggression• Verbal Aggression• Cyberbullying

It can take many forms: Teasing Taunting Rumors Rejection Isolation

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BULLYING STATISTICSFive (5) million American kids bullied this year• At school• Online• On the bus• At home• On cell phones• On the streets

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BULLYING STATISTICS

Did you know?• 86% witnessed bullying• 90% against bullying • Bullying stops within

10 seconds 57% of the time…

• Only 11% stand up

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AFFECTS OF BULLYING

How are students affected by bullying?

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AFFECTS OF BULLYING

Students Report:• Depression • Anxiety• Isolation• Low self-esteem

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AFFECTS OF BULLYING

Students Report:• Poor performance • Report losing items• Unexplained injuries• Frequently ill

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AFFECTS OF BULLYING

Students Report:• Hurting Self• Lost Interest• Suicidal thoughts• Act differently

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AFFECTS OF BULLYING

Students Being Bullied:• Want to sit:

near the driverwith the same studentson the inside seat

• Are afraid of going to/from school

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AFFECTS OF BULLYING

Students Being Bullied:

• Struggle Emotionally• Have fewer Friends• Avoid Some Places

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY

How would you describestudents who bully?

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY

Physical Signs• Violent• Engage in fights• Often in trouble • Unexplained possessions• Try to be near victim• Vie for attention

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY

Emotional Signs• Don’t accept

responsibility• Bullies for friends• Need to win or be

best

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PREVENTING BULLYINGWhat is the

importance of a supportive school bus

climate and how can it prevent

bullying?

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PREVENTING BULLYINGFor many students,

their school day starts and ends on the bus.

Their ride to and fromschool,

sets the tone for their entire day!

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PREVENTING BULLYING

Create a Supportive Climate• Positive relationships• Respect for diversity• Students feel safe • Consistency• Discipline fairly enforced

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PREVENTING BULLYING

Create a Supportive Climate • Clear expectations • Know names• Reinforce positives• Be courteous, fair and

consistent

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PREVENTING BULLYING

Create a Supportive Climate • Review expectations and

rules regularly• Use your student

management skills• Mirror school bullying rules and language

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RESPOND TO BULLYING

If safety becomes a concern…• Stop• Secure• Stand up• Speak clearly and calmly• Follow district policy• Document & report

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RESPOND TO BULLYINGFollow safe guidelines• Hands off • Don’t “assist” a student into

the seat • Physical contact is last

resort

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INTERVENTION SKILLS• Make initial contact• Use open ended questions• Allow problem solving• Broken record• Echo method

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INTERVENTION SKILLS• Reassign seating• Never put a student

off the bus• Use caution• Don’t challenge

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DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES• Maintain Control• Appear calm • Communicate non-

verbally• DO allow space• Protect yourself

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DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES

Don’t:• Be defensive• Turn your back • Argue • Get loud

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DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES

Do: • De-escalate the

discussion.• Trust your instincts.• Follow school district

policy.

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WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?Cyberbullying is bullying

…with some significant

differences.

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WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?

Cyberbullies:• Think they can be

anonymous• Can have wider

Impact• May not be the

typical bully

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WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?

Cyberbullies:• Impersonate others• Spread lies and rumors• Trick victims• Post mean comments• Photograph victims

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WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?

Think:• Speed• Public in nature• Permanent• Loss of control• No ‘safe place’ to go

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WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?

Cyberbully’s Target:• Suffers painful

experiencesWithdrawsIs DepressedDeclines in school Can self harm or

become suicidal

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SUMMARY• Bullying: most

common form of violence

• 5 million kids bullied in USA

• We must ensure safety

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SUMMARY• Definition and characteristics• Impact • Describe bullies • Creating climate

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SUMMARY• How to respond• Intervention skills • De-escalation

techniques • Cyberbullying

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SUMMARY

Doing Nothing is Always

the Wrong Response.

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EVALUATION

1. What is the definition of Bullying?

“A problem behavior based on power relationships in which a student or a group of students uses power aggressively to cause emotional or physical pain and distress to another student.”

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EVALUATION

2. Name 4 characteristics of Bullying.• Intentional• Repetitive• Hurtful• Imbalance of Power

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EVALUATION

3. Describe how bullying impacts a student.

They have feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation, low self- esteem, poor performance, have unexplained injuries, complain of illness, thoughts of suicide, act differently, etc.

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EVALUATION4. Describe students who bully.

• Become violent, physically and verbally aggressive • May have extra unexplained money and

belongings • Are quick to blame others • Do not accept responsibility• Have bully friends• Vie for attention

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EVALUATION

5. Name 3 characteristics of a supportive school bus climate.

• Clear expectations for behavior• Courteous/respectful• Safe/fair/consistent environment

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EVALUATION

6. List 3 ways a driver can respond to bullying.

• Stop the bus• Secure the bus• Speak clearly and calmly• Follow district policy

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EVALUATION7. Name 4 intervention skills a driver

can use.

• Make initial contact• Use open ended questions• Allow problem solving• Use caution - Don’t challenge

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EVALUATION8. Describe 4 de-escalation

techniques a driver can use.

• Appear calm• Control emotions• Allow space• Don’t be defensive or turn your back• Follow district policy

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EVALUATION9. Explain what Cyberbullying is.

• Cyberbullying is defined by the same characteristics as other bullying.

• It is anonymous with a wider-reaching impact

• Cyberbullies might not otherwise have engaged in bullying behavior

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THE END

NO BULLYING!

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