What is Bullying?
What is Bullying?
A deliberate and repeated harm inflicted by one group on another, often involving a power imbalance.
Name one form of physical bullying
Hitting, kicking, punching, etc.
What is the first step in taking action against bullying?
Notice the event.
What percentage of students report being bullied each year?
About 22%
24/7
True or False: Bullying is always physical.
False. It can be verbal, emotional, and cyberbullying.
What is cyberbullying?
Using the internet or social media to spread harmful content or messages
True or False: Most people will help in a group setting.
False. People are less likely to help in a group because they expect someone else to intervene.
How much higher is the suicide attempt rate for students bullied online?
1.9 times higher
Who should you contact at WLA if you feel you're being bullied?
Ms. Jones, the Director of Culture & Title IX Coordinator.
What is a key characteristic of bullying that differentiates it from one-time aggression?
The behavior is intentional and repeated.
What is emotional bullying?
Spreading rumors or gossiping to harm someone's reputation.
What should you do if you witness bullying?
Speak to a trusted adult and provide details of what happened.
Name one common reason people are bullied.
Race, sexual orientation, appearance, or disability.
Name one organization listed as a resource for bullying prevention.
Pacer Kids Against Bullying.
Who usually has trouble stopping or preventing bullying?
The person being bullied.
What is indirect bullying?
Bullying that is covert, such as exclusion, doxxing, or using someone else to hurt another.
Name one way you can help a peer who is being bullied
Go with them to speak to a trusted adult
What is one psychological effect of bullying?
Increased anxiety or depression.
What email can you use to reach out to the Wellness Team at WLA?
wellnessteam@wlapcs.org
Why do some people bully others?
It often involves a power imbalance and may target a person based on race, appearance, or disability.
What is doxxing?
Deliberately exposing someone's private personal information online to harm or harass them.
Name one of the three ways to intervene as a bystander.
Distract, Delegate, or Direct.
How does bullying impact academic achievement?
It leads to decreased performance and absenteeism.
What email can you use to reach out to the Culture Team at WLA?
cultureteam@wlapcs.org