Boredom, problems at home, a past victim of bullying, a former bystander
What are reasons for bullying?
100
Stay calm
What is the first step?
200
Brian Slater
Who is the bystander?
200
When you are very emotional and/or frustrated
When should you NOT post on social media?
200
Keep trying. Find another teacher or counselor to talk to. Getting more people involved can stop the situation sooner.
What do you do if the first adult you tell doesn't help?
200
Those who appear submissive, "different," passive, less socially experienced have the potential--along with everyone who does not have these characteristics
Who are the targets of the bully?
200
Get involved in different activities so you have several different groups of friends
What is "being proactive?"
300
Jessica Burns
Who is the victim?
300
Keeping a log of dates and times of instances. Keeping all evidence, even if you haven't decided to report the abuse.
What is "documentation?"
300
Lack of motivation, vagueness (especially when they are talking about certain topics), unusual behavior, physical injuries, illness (headaches, stomachaches)
What are signs that someone you know is being bullied?
300
Usually when there's an audience and/or when adults aren't present
When will a bullying incident occur?
300
One-sided
What is bullying?
400
When the students in a school are divided into groups.
What are "cliques?"
400
If you know the person and can respond calmly.
When should you comment on someone's post?
400
Feeling guilty, seeing abuse continue or worsen
What happens when a bystander doesn't say anything?
400
Psychologist Derald Wing Sue defines this term as "brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain individuals because of their group membership"
What is "microaggression?"
400
What you need to build by hanging out with friends who are supportive, participating in activities you enjoy, and taking care of yourself
What is "self-esteem?"
500
One of the best things you can do to prove your case.
What is documentation?
500
Once it's on the internet, you have no control over who sees the post and it could be out there forever.
How long will something I post be on the internet?
500
Laughing, gossiping, staying quiet
What are ways a bystander can support bullying?
500
A type of bullying that involves a ritualistic test and a task involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation as a way of initiating a person into a group