This type of bullying involves the use of technology to harm, harass or target another person. It can include posting personal information, photos, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone.
Cyberbullying
What is the difference between an upstander and a bystander?
A bystander is someone who witnesses bullying or unkind behavior and does not intervene.
An upstander is someone who actively takes action to address the situation or make the victim feel better.
Your friend Brandon tells you that he has been receiving anonymous messages telling him that no one likes him and that the world would be better off without him. As his friend, what should you do?
Be a supportive friend and make sure he is ok. Encourage him to tell a trusted adult as soon as possible.
(Answers will vary).
Jack and Jose are acquaintances, and usually get along well with each other. One day in class, they get into an argument and start pushing each other and calling each other names. Is this bullying?
No, it is a conflict.
True or False:
Relational bullying might look like leaving someone out on purpose, spreading rumors about them, or telling others not to be friends with them.
True. Relational bullying is also sometimes called social bullying.
You see Michael shove Joel down on the ground at the basketball court during recess. How can you be an upstander in this situation?
Answers will vary. Some possibilities may include:
Ask Joel if he's ok
Confront Michael in the moment.
Report the interaction to a trusted adult.
Your friend group has decided that they should not be friends with Susan anymore. You like Susan and aren't sure why they want to exclude her. Your friends start sitting at a different table at lunch, and ignore Susan when she says hi in the hallways. What should you do?
Be there for Susan and continue to be a supportive friend. Set boundaries with your friend group explaining that you plan to continue to socialize with everyone. It may also be helpful to talk about the situation with a trusted adult.
Jayvon started a rumor about you that your parents aren't really your parents. Now everyone is coming up to you and asking you about it. You know that he has told lies about you before. Is this a conflict or bullying?
Bullying (spreading a rumor).
Define physical bullying.
A type of bullying in which someone uses their body or an object to physically hurt or scare someone. This can include punching, shoving, kicking, tripping, etc.
What are some potential consequences of bullying? Why is it important to take action against bullying when you see it?
Potential consequences might include low mood, school refusal, poor academic performance, anxiety, trauma.
Bullying is serious. Taking action by checking in on someone who you suspect is being bullied can help them to not feel so alone and seek help if necessary.
There is one student who always sits by themselves in the cafeteria at lunch. You've noticed they seem sad. What could you do?
Invite them to sit with you, make conversation with them.
Eddie and Jack play soccer at recess. They often get into disagreements about different calls. After one disagreement becomes heated, Eddie pushes Jack to the ground. Jack goes home and tells his parent he is being bullied by Eddie. Is this bullying?
No, this is an example of a conflict.
Repeatedly insulting someone in a public way in order to embarrass them and create a hostile environment would be what type of bullying?
Verbal bullying
Michelle knows her friend Cassidy has been spreading rumors and posting unkind things online about their classmate Leah. Lately, Leah has been looking sad and withdrawn, but Michelle hasn't said anything because she doesn't want to be a snitch. Is she being an upstander or bystander in this situation?
Bystander
Someone has been putting mean notes inside your locker. Everyday when you open your locker, there is a new note. You've started to dread coming to school. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult. Your guidance counselor and assistant principal will be able to support you and help put an end to this behavior.
Every time Sarah sees Jane in the bathroom, Jane pushes her and calls her an inappropriate name. It has been happening all school year and Sarah has started trying to avoid going to the bathroom during school. Is this conflict or bullying?
Bullying
There are 4 main types of bullying. What are they?
Physical
Verbal
Cyberbullying
Relational/Social
What are 3 different ways you can be an upstander if you see someone being bullied?
Answers will vary. Possibilities include:
checking in on a victim of bullying/asking if they're ok, standing up to a bully in the moment, reporting bullying to a trusted adult, being a friend to a victim of bullying, encouraging friends to be upstanders.
Your friend Rachelle puts her foot out to trip you everyday as you walk to your seat behind her in science class. At this point, you are extremely frustrated with her. What should you do?
Since she is a friend, try having a private conversation with her at first about the behavior, letting her know how it makes you feel. Give her the opportunity to stop. If she doesn't, it may be necessary to tell a trusted adult like your teacher.
Jen and Tanya used to be friends, but recently had a bad argument. Jen tells her other friends they shouldn't be friends with Tanya anymore. Tanya sends Jen angry text messages. Is this conflict or bullying?
Conflict