Bullying/ School Violence Awareness
To seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
What is the definition of street smarts?
Knowing how to keep yourself safe when you're alone or with other kids. You know your way around, you know how handle yourself in tough situations, and you're able to "read" people.
What is the definition of stress?
Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses.
What 4 types of relationships are there?
Family, Friends, Romantic, Casual.
Bus, Bike, Walking, Car, Uber, Boat, Plane
What are the 4 most common types of bullying?
Physical, Verbal, Cyber, Relational/Social
What is the definition of book smarts?
People who are naturally good at school.
What are coping skills?
Techniques that you can implement to help calm you down when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
What may a healthy relationship include?
Communication
Trust
Respect
Boundaries
When might you need to use public transportation?
To travel, for vacation, to get to work, when your guardians aren't home.
True or False.
In order for it to be considered bullying, it needs to be repeated offenses?
False.
True or False.
Book smarts kids are living in the situation whereas street smart kids observe the situations around them.
False.
What are 4 typical reactions to stress?
answers may vary.
Feeling overwhelmed
Anxiety
Increased heart rate and respirations
Sore/aching muscles
Difficulty concentrating
Inability to stop thinking about an incident
Feelings of anger or frustration
What may an unhealthy relationship include?
Teasing or bullying
Power struggles
Angry outbursts
Withholding love
Coercion or peer pressure
Unreasonable demands
Humiliation
What does perspective mean?
A way of regarding situations or topics. Their point of view.
Bullying or Conflict?
Jerome and Peter are friends. One day they decide it would be fun to create a fake Twitter account for another student, Tom, and follow other students in their grade. They tweet Photoshopped pictures of Tom and post mean comments.
Bullying
What are the advantages of being street smart?
Allows you to trust your judgment, Puts you at the center of your knowledge, and Prepares you for adversity.
What are atypical reactions to stress?
Outbursts of anger, frequent arguments
Withdrawing or isolating from people
Feeling helpless or hopeless
Increased/decreased appetite (weight loss/gain)
Prolonged anxiety
What should you do if you're in an unhealthy relationship?
work it out, end the relationship, tell someone about the abuse/toxicity.
How can you handle a situation when someone has a different point of view?
Hear them out. Explain/Educate respectfully your point of view. Agree to disagree, or find a compromise.
What is school violence awareness week?
Schools are required to discuss methods for keeping schools safe from violence, to consider school safety and security plans; and to learn how to recognize students in need of help.
What are 5 ways to help improve your street smarts?
answers may vary.
Increase your knowledge and understanding of the area, don't get easily distracted, Stay alert and tuned into your surroundings wherever you are--at school or the mall, on the street, waiting for a bus or subway, or driving, know how to blend in, trust your instincts, know where to go and know the safest route, know the neighborhood where you live, Don’t accept rides or gifts from someone you don’t know well and trust, Send the message that you’re calm, confident, and know where you’re going.
List 5 positive coping strategies.
answers may vary.
Communicate with teachers, parents, and friends
Be open with your feelings
Involve yourself in activities you enjoy
Eat well, sleep well, exercise
Positive attitude and self talk – remind yourself of your strengths and abilities and that problems are temporary
Identify trusted adults in the building
Maintain positive student habits (organization, time management, etc.)
What are the ABC's of a relationship?
Awareness, Balance, Choices
Why is it important to know how to negotiate/advocate for yourself?
Negotiate- It is a way of settling disputes without fighting, a way of making joint decisions when those who are making decisions hold different views or a way of achieving your own objectives despite other participants having different objectives.
Advocate- People who know how to self-advocate are more likely to do well in school, work, and life. They often feel confident in what they're learning and doing. Self-advocacy also creates independence. And it empowers people to find solutions to problems that others might not be aware of.