Bullying Facts
What is bullying?
Repeated aggressive behavior involving a real or perceived imbalance.
Name three examples of cyberbullying?
Repeated hurtful messages, spreading rumors online, or sharing humiliating content to target someone.
What is an upstander?
Someone who takes safe action to help a person being mistreated.
Name one quality of a healthy friendship.
Trust, kindness, honesty, respect, or support.
Someone is mocked for their clothes. What could you do?
Avoid joining in, offer support, and report repeated or serious mistreatment.
Name two key elements of bullying?
Repeated harmful behavior and a power imbalance.
What should you do if you receive a hurtful message?
Don't retaliate; save evidence, block or report the sender, and tell a trusted adult.
Name two safe ways to help someone being bullied.
Check on the person privately and report the behavior to a trusted adult.
How can you include someone who feels left out?
invite them to join a conversation, activity, or group.
A friend asks you to share a hurtful photo. What should you do?
Refuse to share it and explain that it could hurt someone.
True or False: Bullying can happen in person and online?
True
True or False; You must respond to every mean comment online?
False
True or false; Staying silent always mean you support bullying.
False; people may feel scared or unsure what to do, but they can seek help safely.
What does respect look like in words and actions?
Listening, using kind language, honoring boundaries, and treating people fairly.
You notice someone repeatedly excluded at lunch. What is one helpful response?
Invite them to sit with you and tell a trusted adult if the exclusion is part of ongoing bullying.
How is bullying different from ordinary conflict?
Bullying involves a power imbalance and repeated harmful behavior; conflict can occur between people with more equal power.
What is a digital footprint?
The trail of information and activity you leave online.
Name a trusted adult you could tell at school?
Any adult
Disrespectful behavior, such as insulting, humiliating, or dismissing someone.
A group chat spreads a rumor about a classmate. What should you do?
Don't forward it, preserve relevant evidence, and report it to a trusted adult.
Why is reporting bullying important?
It helps adults intervene, protect students, and prevent further harm.
Name two ways to stay safer online.
Protect personal information and report or block harmful accounts.
why does standing up for others matter?
It can help the targeted student feel supported and help stop harmful behavior.
How can you rebuild trust after a conflict?
Take responsibility, apologize sincerely, and show changed behavior over time.
Your friend is being bullied online and feels afraid to tell anyone. What is your next step?