What is the definition of bullying?
Repetitive, unwanted, aggressive behavior among school age students that involves real or implied power imbalance
Definition of bystander
Someone who does not speak up or act when they see acts of intolerance taking place
Definition of peers
Those who are in the same group or on the same social level
Around the same age
When does Mrs. Murphy return?
Middle of October
Name the 4 types of bullying
Verbal, physical, social, cyber
Definition of Upstander
Someone who stands up and does something when they see an act of intolerance
Definition of stereotypes
A view of people in a certain group from a narrow minded perspective
Often based on looks
What was one interesting thing included in the Southington board of education laws?
Ex. teen dating violence, Bullying counts outside of the school, etc.
What is the difference between a bystander and upstander?
An upstander actually intervenes in some way to help the problem. A bystander will not contribute in any way.
Definition of Cliques
A social group with its own set of rules and customs; Does not openly accept individuals from outside the group
Where did I go to college?
Coastal Carolina University
Explain what the types of bullying are and give an example of all 4
Verbal, cyber, social, physical
What are 5 ways you can be an upstander?
Report it to a teacher, repot it to a parent, talk to the bully, talk to the person being bullied, interrupt the fight physically
Definition of Tolerance (pertaining to bullying)
Respect for someone who’s beliefs or practices are different from one’s own
What is my dog's name?
Bruno