Relational Aggression
What is an aggressor?
The person who chooses to hurt or damage a relationship. A bully
What is a bystander?
The person or persons who are not aggressors or targets but are caught somewhere in between.
What is a target?
The person who is aggressed upon or bullied. The object of bullying
What is an Upstander?
A bystander who comes to the aid of a target
What is relational aggression?
Behavior that is intended to harm someone by damaging or manipulating his or her relationships with others
Name 3 ways to stand up for other kids
1. Tell a trusted adult/report it
2. Intervene and ask the bully to stop
3. Take the kid being bullied aside and talk to him/her- check on the kid
What is Physical Aggression?
Harm through damage or threat of damage to another’s physical well‐being
What qualities does it take to be an upstander?
Courage, kindness, empathy, leadership, etc.
What is verbal aggression?
Obvious and/or hidden verbal acts of aggression toward another, such as threats, putdowns and name calling
True or False. Standing up for someone who is bullying can save their life.