Understanding Bullying
What are the three key signs that a behavior may be bullying?
It is intentional, causes harm, and the person keeps doing it.
Name one example of physical bullying.
Hitting, pushing, tripping, fighting, or damaging property.
What is conflict?
A disagreement between 2 people.
Bullying only happens in middle school? True or false?
False
What is an upstander?
Someone who takes action to help stop bullying safely.
True or False? Bullying only happens at school?
False. It can happen at school, in the community, and online.
Name one example of emotional bullying.
Name-calling, rumors, exclusion, or mean messages.
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Two students argue over whose turn it is in a game.
Conflict
Name two common areas in a school where bullying takes place at?
Hallways, playground, cafeteria, bathrooms, bus, or dismissal areas
Should you fight back if someone is bullying you?
No
What is cyberbullying?
Bullying that happens through technology, social media, texting, gaming, or online platforms.
A student repeatedly hides another student's backpack. What type of bullying is this?
Physical bullying (taking someone's belongings).
One student repeatedly threatens another student who feels powerless to stop it. Conflict or bullying?
Bullying
Can cyberbullying happen when students are at home?
Yes
What can you say if you witness bullying?
"Stop," "That's not okay," or get help from an adult.
How might someone who is being bullied feel?
Hurt, embarrassed, scared, isolated, or unsafe.
Why can emotional bullying be just as harmful as physical bullying?
It can hurt someone's feelings, confidence, and sense of belonging.
What is one major difference between conflict and bullying?
Bullying is intentional harm and conflict is a disagreement between two people
What should you do if you receive a mean message online?
Do not respond, save the message if possible, and tell a trusted adult.
Who should you report bullying to?
A teacher, counselor, parent, principal, Respect for All Liaison, or another trusted adult.
Why is it important to report bullying?
Reporting helps keep people safe and allows adults to stop the behavior.
Give two examples of bullying behavior that target a person's identity.
Making slurs, mocking someone's culture, race, disability, appearance, religion, or intentionally misusing names or pronouns.
Why is it important to know the difference between conflict and bullying
Because they may require different solutions and supports.
Why is cyberbullying sometimes difficult to escape?
Because messages and posts can spread quickly and be seen at any time. Plus they never leave the internet once it's posted
Name three things an upstander can do.
Report bullying, support the person being bullied, include others, tell the bully to stop , and tell a caring adult.