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School Bullying: Causing Harm To Others Intentionally

Bullying is defined as aggressive behavior intended to harm or intimidate another person. There are three main types of bullying: physical, verbal, and mental/emotional. Bullying can have traumatic effects and in some cases, lead to violence or death. It most commonly occurs in schools, on playgrounds, and on school buses. Teachers, parents, and students must work together to recognize, report, and prevent bullying.

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School Bullying: Causing Harm To Others Intentionally

Bullying is defined as aggressive behavior intended to harm or intimidate another person. There are three main types of bullying: physical, verbal, and mental/emotional. Bullying can have traumatic effects and in some cases, lead to violence or death. It most commonly occurs in schools, on playgrounds, and on school buses. Teachers, parents, and students must work together to recognize, report, and prevent bullying.

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School bullying

Causing harm to others intentionally


Definition
The act of aggressive behavior by
someone to intimidate or bring harm to
another. Bullying is used by others to
usurp authority or power over another
person.
Types of bullying
1. verbal- cursing, shouting and name
calling to provoke negative behavior.
Physical-pushing, shoving, hitting and
touching someone in an offensive
unwanted manner.
Mental- to instigate, manipulate
someone about others in a provoking
and welcome manner.
Effects of bullying
Can be fatal
Dangerous
Offensive
Unwanted behavior
Traumatic
Provocative
Lead to verbal or physical
confrontations
History of bullying
Recently recognized by schools officials,
parents, students and counselors.
A subtle and distinct behavior in kids.
Behavior that is a product of violence.
A precursor of other acts of violence
and can lead to death.
Researcher equates bullying to hazing
in many gangs or social groups.
Place of bullying
School
Homes
Stores
Playgrounds
Hallways
School bathrooms
Cafeteria
School buses
Motives behind bullying
Joking others in class
Daring someone to perform an act.
Pride
Initiation in groups.
Jealousy
Peer acceptance
Taunting others
Rejection by others
Bullying in work place
Intimidating
Power struggle
Threatening others
Sexual misconduct
Verbal abuse
Harassments
Using diversion to disrupt unity in
groups.
Characters of bullies
Angry individual
Negative speaking
Jealous
Envious
Identity and image issues.
Low self esteem
Gangster mentality
What can you do about
bullying?
Talk to an adult
Tell friends
Discuss with parents
Have a group of friends that you
associate with most of the time.
Things not to do when
you are bullied
Don’t be depressed.
Don’t run from it.
Don’t miss school.
Don’t find fault in yourself.
Don’t retaliate
Don’t keep the incident to yourself.
People who bullies
Girls
Boys
Men
Women
Children
School-aged kids
teens
Tips for students
Contact the teacher
Know the rooms at the school
Talk with adults about potential
bullying incident.
Remember all emergency and school
phone numbers
Speak to an adult in charge of an
activity.
Weapons bullies use
Words
Hands
Solid object
Liquid object
Other materials
Bullying is a big problem
Bullying can starts slow and subtle.
Bigger problem in all K-12 grades.
Always stop the bullying before it
escalates.
Students need to report bullying in
school.
Adults and bullying
Teachers need to recognize bullying
Parents need to recognize bullying.
Students need to recognize and report
bullying.
Bullying needs to be stopped.
Bullying can be avoided by students
Bullying can be prevented by class
arrangements and intervention by
school officials.
Reporting a bullying
incident
Remember names
Remember place
Remember time of incident
Remember both side of the altercation.
Remember date and objects used
Answer the 5 w’s
When
Why
What
Where
Who
Why do kids bully
To be popular
Be the most strongest in school
To keep others from bothering them.
To keep high esteem.
Peer pressure
Gain others acceptance.
When do kids bully
others
At recess time.
During restroom breaks
Lunch time.
After school
Before school
During change of classes.
Tips for teachers

Report bullying incident to principal.


Meeting with parties involved in
incident.
Document about the incident.
Send notes to parents of the students
involved in bullying incident.
Plan a meeting with student and
parents.
Tips for counselors

Record all potential bullies in a file.


Keep records of all incidents involved
bullies.
Research student’s file and behavior
history.
Review file on students with
disciplinary problems in the school.
Conduct student consultation about
bullying in the class room at a
scheduled date.
Tips for parents
Keep a positive attitude with children.
Make sure children are in a good mood.
Talk with children occasionally about
any problems in school.
Advise children to report any behavior
that they felt was unwanted or offensive
towards them.
Keep important numbers, keys and cell
phones in a safe place in case of
emergencies.
Signs of a bully victim
Avoidant
Fearful
Nervous
Distance
Self-centered
Easily intimidated.
Schools and bulling
Organize workshops
Meet with students or groups
Trained teachers about conflict
resolution concerning bullying
Stop special school activities and until
bullying ends.
Confront teachers, staff, students, and
parents about problem with bullying.
Use email, newsletters, letters, movies,
workshops, smart board materials and
calls to relay messages about why the
school have zero tolerance for bullying.
websites
www.42explore2.com/bully.htm
www.bullying.org
www.4troubledteens.com/bullying.html
www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
www.rsd.edu/schools/carmichael/bullyi
ng/cause.html
www.bullyingresearch.com/
dailystrength.org/c/Bullying/support-
group 
 
Coping with bullies
Don’t be afraid
Don’t fight back but use reasonable
solutions.
Don’t lose your self esteem.
Don’t lose your inner self image of who
you are.
Always maintain self-control.
Focus on your purpose and personal
goals.
Support groups
Relatives
Church members
Friends
YMCA
Social groups
Family members
School activity groups
Family help groups
Improve child's behavior
Find ways to stop child bullying.
Planned a family fitness day.
Identify child’s behavior.
Plan movies that targets bullying and
discuss preventive techniques to
confront acceptable behavior to deal
with bullying.
Counseling is advised if necessary.
Conclusion
Bullying sometimes happens through
peer pressure because kids feel they
have to prove themselves to friends.
Bullying is not acceptable and most be
stopped before it continues. Someone is
always hurt and offended about this
unwanted and unacceptable behavior
that must be addressed in all school and
homes. If anyone see signs and potential
problems with a person who is
suspected of bullying, report the
incident immediately.

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