Bullying Basics
What three key elements must be present for behavior to be considered bullying?
Intentional behavior, power imbalance, repeated or causes severe emotional trauma
What term is preferred instead of calling someone “a bully”?
“The student who bullied”
Which type of bullying includes hitting, shoving, or damaging property?
Physical bullying
Who is allowed to report suspected bullying?
Anyone (students, staff, families, community members)
A student repeatedly mocks another student online using group chats. What type of bullying is this?
Cyberbullying (verbal/relational bullying)
Bullying includes cyberbullying but does not include what types of behavior?
Ordinary teasing, horseplay, arguments, or peer conflict
Why is labeling students discouraged?
It focuses on identity instead of behavior and suggests behavior can’t change
Name-calling, threats, and slurs fall under which type?
Verbal bullying
What should a staff member do if a report is made to them?
Share the information with administration
A student witnesses bullying, laughs, and records it. What do you call this type of behavior?
Bystander supporting bullying behavior
According to research, bullying is primarily about what?
Control
What role describes students who witness bullying?
Bystanders
Spreading rumors or intentionally excluding someone is called what?
Relational bullying
What is the first step when intervening in a bullying situation?
Separate the students involved
A student reports bullying to you. What do you do?
Report the incident to administration
True or False: A student must be physically stronger to have power over another student.
False
What do we call students who intervene or report bullying?
Upstanders
Cyberbullying is considered what, according to the CDC?
A location/method where bullying occurs, not a type itself
True or False: Staff should attempt mediation between the target and aggressor.
False
Two students argue once in class. Is this bullying or peer conflict?
Peer conflict, not bullying
Anyone can bully and anyone can be bullied—True or False?
True
Why is it important to recognize that students can hold multiple roles?
A student can bully, be targeted, or be a bystander at different times
True or False: Cyberbullying can involve verbal and relational bullying.
True
Why might staff not hear details after reporting an incident?
Bullying incidents are handled confidentially
A student spreads rumors to isolate another student. This is called....?
Relational bullying