Bullying
What is bullying?
When someone is scaring, threatening, or harming you.
What does it mean to ask for help when something feels unsafe?
Telling a trusted adult or safe person when you are worried, scared, or unsure.
What makes someone a trusted adult?
An adult who listens, helps keep you safe, and takes action when needed.
What is an emergency?
A serious situation where someone needs help right away to stay safe.
What does it mean to stand up for yourself in a safe way?
Using strong words, body language, and getting help to protect yourself.
What are examples of physical bullying?
Anything involved with invading personal space without permission.
Why is it important to keep asking for help if the first adult doesn’t listen or understand?
Because your safety matters and another adult may be able to help.
Name two trusted adults you could go to at school if you felt unsafe.
Teacher, principal, vice-principal, EA, office staff, lunch supervisor.
Name two situations that are considered emergencies.
Fire, serious injury, someone not breathing, getting lost, water accidents.
What is one example of an assertive statement you could use if someone is bothering you?
“Stop. I don’t like that.” or “Leave me alone.”
What is cyberbullying?
Bullying that happens online through social media, messaging systems, or any online platform.
What is the difference between tattling and reporting to get help?
Tattling is to get someone in trouble; reporting is to keep someone safe.
Why might a trusted adult change depending on the situation?
Different adults have different roles and can help in different ways.
Why is it important to stay calm during an emergency?
Staying calm helps you think clearly and make safe choices.
Why is walking away sometimes a safer choice than arguing?
It helps avoid making the situation worse and keeps you safe.
What are examples of verbal bullying?
Name calling, put-downs, mocking, teasing about appearances.
Name two situations where it is important to get adult help right away.
Bullying, feeling unsafe online, getting lost, fire, water emergencies, or injury.
If a trusted adult asks you to keep a safety issue a secret, what should you do?
Tell another trusted adult.
When should you call 9-1-1 instead of getting help from a nearby adult?
When someone is badly hurt, in danger, or there is no adult nearby.
What is a helpful bystander?
Someone who safely helps when they see another person being hurt or treated unfairly.
Would exclusion from your group or pressuring you do to things considered bullying?
YES! It is considered social bullying.
Why might it be unsafe to handle a serious problem by yourself instead of getting help.
You may not have the skills or power to stay safe alone.
Why is it important to tell a trusted adult even if the problem involves a friend?
Safety is more important than keeping a friend’s secret.
What information should you try to give when calling 9-1-1?
Your name, what happened, where you are, and if anyone is hurt.
Name one safe action a bystander can take if they see bullying.
Get an adult, support the person being bullied, or stay with them.
What are the 3 different types of bullying?
Physical, verbal, and social bullying.
If a friend asks you to keep a secret that makes you feel uncomfortable, what is the safest choice and why?
Tell a trusted adult because unsafe secrets can cause harm.
How does talking to a trusted adult help prevent small problems from becoming bigger ones?
Adults can help solve problems early and keep people safe.
Why is it important to follow instructions from adults or emergency workers during an emergency?
They are trained to keep people safe and reduce danger.
Why is getting help an important personal safety strategy, even if you feel nervous?
Because adults can help stop the problem and keep people safe.