Tyee ParkIS A

NO Harassment

NO Intimidation

NO Bullying

ZONE

What is bullying? IT’S INTENTIONAL (on purpose):

• PHYSICAL: pushing, hitting, kicking, etc…

What is bullying? IT’S INTENTIONAL (on purpose):

SOCIAL: Not letting others be part of your group. Leaving kids out

What is bullying? IT’S INTENTIONAL (on purpose):

VERBAL: Threats, name calling, making fun of. Notes, emails, text messaging.

• NON-VERBAL: making gestures and faces that are mean.

RumorsGossip

Hey,you!

Why do people bully others?

• They think it’s cool

• To feel good about themselves

• They think of it as fun (people laugh)

• Someone else has done it to them.

They didn’t fit in

They’re physically weaker than other guys

They’re short-tempered

Who their friends are or were

Clothing isn’t right

What guys say about why they’ve been bullied:

They didn’t fit in

Their facial appearance

They cried or were to emotional

They’re overweight

They get good gradesThe Bullying Prevention Handbook, 1996

What girls say about why they’ve been bullied:

What to do if YOU are being bullied.

The Action Plan

1. Ignore it or walk away:• Take control!

Don’t give in to the bully’s plan.

• Be Strong!

“I don’t have time for this.”

What to do if YOU are being bullied.

The Action Plan

2. Get help! Clearly tell an adult what happened and what steps you have taken to solve the problem.

What to do if SOMEONE ELSE is being bullied.

The Bystander

Say STOP! A bully is MUCH LESS LIKELY to keep doing it if someone (ANYONE!) says STOP.

Report!

Tell an adult you trust.

But I’m not a Tattletale!

Tattling/snitching: Telling to make someone get in trouble.

Reporting: Telling to protect yourself or someone else; to keep them from getting hurt (body or mind).

Where do you go if you need help

• Your teacher

• Any adult staff member

• Principal, Mrs. Gillis

• Counselor, Mrs. Griffioen

• Parent/guardian

What does a bully need to know?

• It’s wrong

• People don’t like it

• It’s illegal

• There are consequences:– Natural: Loss of friends, loss of respect– Logical: Loss of privileges, freedom– Legal consequences

Don’t be a victim.

Don’t be a bully!