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Define bullying.
Willful and repeated harm - it is intentional, not accidental, and is a pattern of behavior
Michigan law prohibits cyberbullying. How long could you go to jail for the first incident of cyberbullying?
Up to 93 days.
A friends says to you one time "your shirt is ugly."
Teasing. It was one occurrence, and she may not have realized how rude she was being.
Bullying only happens one-on-one.
Bullying often involves groups of students who support each other in bullying other students.
What are some different types of bullying?
Cyberbullying, verbal, emotional, physical, relational
Define bystander.
A person who witnesses bullying, and makes a choice to not intervene.
What percent of kids admit to having bullied someone else?
30%.
At lunch, a classmates steals your food every day.
Bullying. It is repeated and harmful.
Bullying only happens at school.
False
Why do people bully?
They want power or control over the victim, to make themselves feel better, because they don't understand how hurtful they are being, they lack empathy.
Who is a trusted adult?
A teacher, counselor, social worker, principal, parent, guardian, older relative or family member
What percent of kids in school say they have been bullied?
25 to 33%.
You and a friend are frequently "play fighting" at recess.
Teasing becasue you are both equally engaging in the behavior
Bystanders who intervene on behalf of those being bullied make a huge difference.
True.
What are the most common forms of cyberbullying?
Harassment, denigration, flaming, impersonation, outing and trickery, cyber stalking
Define target.
The person who is the victim of teasing, harassment, and bullying.
How many victims of bullying don't report it?
58%
Someone repeatedly comments things like "#ugly" on your Instagram photos.
Bullying.
People have self-harmed or taken their lives as a result of bullying.
True.
Define empathy.
The ability to understand how another person feels and why the person feels that way.
Define ally.
The person who supports and provides empathy to the target.
Matt's Safe School law was an act passed to require all schools in Michigan to have anti-bullying policies and procedures. What year was this law passed?
2011.
You tell a teacher about another student who is repeatedly calling you names during lunch. The student accuses you of being a tattle-tale. Are you?
False. This is reporting, not snitching or being a tattle-tale. Tattle-tales are trying to get others in trouble. Reporting takes courage.