Bullying 101
define bullying
any gesture, any written verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic
Using your body to harm others is which type of bullying?
Physical
this person is the ring leader of the behaviors
bully
True or False: A conflict can turn into bullying.
True: Something can start as a conflict. If one of the parties in the conflict continues to behave and resolve issues through bullying behaviors things could escelate to the level of HIB.
What is a conflict?
a mutual disagreement that can be fairly resolved through mediation or intervention from a trusted adult.
Which is an example of bullying causing a substantial disruption to the school environment:
a. The student feels comfortable going to school
b. The student comes to school 1 to 2x a week due to fear of being around the bully
c. The target of bullying is upset by the actions but willing to talk to the bullying and try to resolve
d. a and b
The behavior has caused a disruption with the students ability to feel safe enough to come to school on a regular basis
Using your words to hurt someone is which type of bullying?
Verbal
the person who is being bullied is called the...
target
Ture or False: I a student has multiple confirmed cases of being a bully the consequences at school increase in addition to possible law enforcement involvement
True- consequences continue to get harsher when bullying behavior has not improved and based on the behavior can lead to police involvement or fines
A group of 7th graders creates a group chat without Brian. Over two weeks, they start posting memes using a photo of Brian making a funny face from 5th grade, adding captions mocking his basketball abilities and appearance. When Brian finds out this information he asks them in person to stop and delete the photos. The group chat continues and someone writes "Brian can't take a joke, let's keep posting". Brian now avoids going to recess and struggles attending school.
Conflict or Bullying
Bullying
Repeated incident motivated by a perceived characteristic (basketball ability/appearance)
Asked to stop, beyond mediation
Student's academic rights have been impacted- not coming to school.
HIB stands for?
Harassment
Intimidation
Bullying
What is cyber bullying?
Using electronic devices to deliver bullying behavior.
Which is bystander behavior:
a. telling the bullying to stop
b. pointing and laughing at whatever is happening
c. watching bullying behavior occur without saying something to try to stop it
d. none of the above
C. watching the bullying behavior occur without saying something to try to stop
Taylor and Paige are friends. Taylor told Paige who she was crushing on. Taylor told their other friends who Paige likes, which eventually got back to Paige which made her upset. Then Paige told girls in their grade some of Taylor's secrets.
Conflict or Bullying
The incident started with Taylor not respecting Paige's privacy, and then Paige retaliated. Since they were friends this could be mediated. If left alone- could possibly turn into a bullying scenario.
Maya and Jayden are assigned to work together on a social studies project. They both disagree on the roles they will take which led to them raising their voices at each other during class, and both walk away annoyed, refusing to talk for the rest of the period.
Conflict or Bullying
Conflict- this is a disagreement that could be resolved through mediation.
True of False: If the individual didn't intend to hurt the target of the bullying behavior then it isn't considered bullying.
False- INTENT does not impact the decision as to whether behaviors is considered bullying.
If a reasonable person SHOULD KNOW their actions would cause harm
True or False: Bullying is only repeated acts towards someone.
False- Bullying can be an individual incident OR repeated incidents
What is an upstander?
someone who tries to take action when they see bullying behavior occur.
You receive DMs from another peer calling you "fat", "ugly", and sending meme's making fun of your interests. What are some things that you can do to get help with the situtation.
1. Screenshot the messages
2. Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, counselor, principal)
3. Block the individual on social media and other platforms of communication
Between classes, Jordan accidentally bumps into Ethan in the crowded hallway, knocking Ethan’s binder to the floor. Ethan gets upset and shoves Jordan, shouting, "Watch where you're going!" Jordan responds, "It was an accident, back off!" A teacher steps in immediately to separate them.
Conflict: While Ethan's reaction was aggressive and unacceptable, it was an immediate reaction to an accidental event, not a targeted, repeated attempt to exert power over Jordan.
Name 3 examples of a Distinguishing Characteristic.
What is Social Bullying?
Credit will be given if you can provide the specific examples)
engaging in behavior/actions that impact one's social standing/relationships with others
(ex. spreading rumors, purposefully excluding someone, displays of public embarrassment)
ABS Stands for? And who is this at SBMS?
Anti-Bullying Specialist
Ms. Oliveira
Name a 3 ways to prevent bullying.
BE KIND
Report Bullying Behavior
Be an Usptander
Which communication style is most effective to resolving conflict?
Assertive- firmly expresses needs/boundaries