Issues Within Schools
What are the main effects of a school with a bullying issue?
Schools with bullying issues cause students to feel insecure, unsafe, uncared, and more. Test scores typically drop causing the school to lose funding.
What are the three main components of bullying?
The Three main components of bullying are these:
1. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions.
2. Bullying involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time.
3. Bullying involves an imbalance of power or strength.
What is the primary reason why students bully others?
The biggest reason why students bully others is so they can get their desire for power and control. This desire can come from many other factors such as violence at home or being bullied in the past.
Who is a person called if they are a victim of bullying?
The target!
What do most people feel when they see someone is actively being bullied?
Most people feel uneasy, disengaged, or secretly happy.
Give an example of a past occurrence of bullying within Tri-County (don't use real names).
Statistics show that 23 percent of students in grades 4-6 had been bullied "several times" or more; 20 percent had bullied others (1998 study of 6,500 students in rural South Carolina)
Statistics show that 17 percent of students in grades 6-10 reported having been bullied "sometimes" or more, with 8 percent being bullied once a week. 19 percent said they had been a bully to others "sometimes" or more. (2001 study of 15,000 U.S. students)
What is an example of physical bullying?
Shoving, Kicking, Punching, Choking, and much more.
What are some conditions that make it more likely for bullying to occur?
A bad family life, insecurity, emotional dis-regulation, and support from a mob.
Does a bully have to plan their abuses?
Yes, the Bully is the mastermind behind the abuse of the victim and therefore has to plan their attacks.
You should confront the bully in a public environment or tell a trusted adult.
What are the effects on teachers when they are bullied?
Teachers who are bullied may take their anger or sadness out on students, have decreased productivity, isolate themselves from co-workers, and switch jobs or even careers entirely.
What is an example of verbal bullying?
Extortion, Belittling, Rumor Spreading, Insults, and much more.
What are some of the long lasting effects for bullying victims?
Depression, Decrease Academic Performance, Suicide, Health Issues, Homicidal Rejuvenation.
What are Henchmen and Active Supporters?
Henchmen are the people who directly help the bully in attacking their victim while active supporters cheer the bully and their Henchmen from the background.
Should physical violence be used on bullies?
No! Never attempt to fight a bully unless they begin to fight you first, only attempt to deescalate the situation and bring the victim to safety.
What is one of the worst things that can happen to schools if they have a bullying issues.
A school shooting, many school shootings are caused by students who were bullied while in school.
What is an example of cultural bullying?
Bullying someone for their skin color, ethnicity, religion, or other things tied to their culture.
What are some of the long lasting effects for bullies?
Ruined reputation, being more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs, increased violent tenancies, become criminals, abuse their partner, drop out of school, and engage in early sexual activity.
How can you tell the difference between a passive supporter and a disengaged onlooker?
The difference between a passive supporter and an disengaged onlooker is that passive supporters will stare and try not to laugh while disengaged onlookers mind their own business.
What are some things you can do to help comfort a victim of bullying?
You can sit with them at lunch, help them with schoolwork, and encourage them to try new things. You don't have to be their best friend, but you can make them feel safe around you and others.
What are some ways schools can help students of bullying?
Providing Counseling, switching classes, comforting.
Examples of cyber bullying are insults, harassment over text, posting unwanted photos, and deep fakes. If you see these, make sure to screenshot it, and then report it to moderators and your parents.
What are major examples of how bullying can affect people in the workplace?
Some major examples of how bullying can affect people in the workplace is that they have decreased productivity, depression, and are more likely to quit their job.
Bob is a potential witness, he feels like he should help but decides to just go home at the end of the day and forget what happened.
Joe is a resister because he directly confronted Adam to help John out.
How can you help a bully to change their ways?
You can try to be understanding, tell them why they are wrong, and help with any underlying issues that cause them to bully others (if possible). These work better if you a friend of the bully.