Definitions
Seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce another. To seek power over another
Bullying
True or False: It is possible for your friends to bully you.
True
Someone begins to Facebook message your friend, name-calling them and threatening them. What type of bullying is this?
Cyberbullying
The use of electronic communication to bully a person.
Cyberbullying
Give 2 examples of how people bully.
hitting, gossiping, talking behind another's back, calling someone a name, etc.
You're at lunch and someone starts saying that your friend Samantha's clothing style is stupid. Your friend Samantha is not there. What type of bullying is this?
Gossiping or Passive Bullying
Starting a rumor about someone or talking behind their back.
Gossiping or Passive Bullying
A parent (your own, your friend's), a teacher, a counselor, etc.
Your classmate Greg starts calling you names and keeps putting you down. What type of bullying is this?
Verbal/Emotional Bullying
Using one's body to exert power over peers
Physical Bullying or Active Bullying
You are witnessing someone being verbally bullied at school. Give an example of what you can do to help the person being bullied.
Get a teacher, intervene (if it is safe for you), speak up (if it is safe) ask the person being bullied to go on a walk, distract the person being bullied, unfriend person on social media etc.
You witness a classmate Kyle's ear being flicked by Jessica every time she walks by his desk, while your classmates laugh. He has asked her to stop many times but she does not. What type of bullying is this?
Physical or Active bullying
The use of words to mock, shock, tease, make fun of another person.
How can you make sure you are not being the bully?
Check in with yourself - reflect on your actions and your words, check in with your friends, etc.
You've noticed your teammate Mark invites the rest of the team to many events including to his house, to restaurants, and to the park. He always excludes you, even when you've mentioned you would love to join. He ignores you. What type of bullying is this?
Emotional or Passive Bullying