Bully Prevention Kit October is Bully Awareness Month

What is Bullying? Types of Bullying Cyberbullying Bully Prevention Bully Response Bully Prevention & Martial Arts

others. There are three types of bullying: verbal, social, and physical. Verbal bullying can be Involves hurting someones spoken or written. It includes: reputation or relationships. Teasing Purposely leaving Name-calling someone out Inappropriate sexual Telling others to isolate comments someone Taunting Spreading rumors Threatening to cause Public embarassment harm

Bullying is any unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. This behavior is repetitive, or has the potential to be. Both parties involved may develop serious, lasting problems. Bullies use their power -- this may be physical power, popularity, or embarassing information -- to control or harm

What is bullying?
SOCIAL BULLYING

VERBAL BULLYING

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Cyberbullying is a growing problem with the constant introduction of new technology. Bullies are hiding behind their computer screen or their cell phone, which often leads to more hurtful actions. Cyberbullying can be anonymous and cause heightened distress for the victim. It can happen any time of day or night, leaving victims constantly stressed and scared. Cyberbullying has a permenance never seen on the playground, as pictures or words posted can exist on the internet forever.

Hurting a persons body or posessions. Hitting/kicking/pinching Spitting Tripping/pushing Taking/breaking posessions Making mean or rude hang gestures

PHYSICAL BULLYING

CYBERBULLYING

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Information courtesy of stopbullying.gov

Talk to your child about bullying. Make sure they know it is unacceptable. Open communication is important. Check-in with your child Dont wait! Intervene often, and get to know their friends. immediately. Ask for Encourage your child to do activites they love. additional help if necessary. Be a good example. Treat others with respect, especially in your Seperate involved parties. childs presence. They are listening. Make sure everyone is Stay aware and involved of things going on at your childs school. okay.

Bully Prevention
PREVENTION AT HOME

ADULT RESPONSE: STOP BULLYING RIGHT AWAY

Everyone should stay involved. Parents, teachers, and students should work together toward bully prevention and other initiatives. Policies and rules. Students need to know what they can and cannot do. Reinforce positive social interactions and inclusiveness Stay educated. Make sure everyone is aware of any problems.

PREVENTION AT SCHOOL

Seek necessary medical assistance. Stay calm and be a role model. Be respectful. DONT ignore it! Dont try to nd out what happened right away. Dont publicly question bystanders or the children involved (speak separately). children involved as well as any witnesses. Always talk to them separately. Listen without blaming, and make no accusations. Find out if its really bullying. Support the child being bullied, remind them its not their fault Educate the bully about why its wrong, and how to act appropriately. Use consequences.

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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?

IF ITS BULLYING

Information courtesy of stopbullying.gov

 Bullies tend to target students that seem weak. Gaining confidence can help bullied students seem stronger. Bullies who begin martial arts training will have another outlet for their confidence.

CONFIDENCE

Martial Arts

Martial arts teaches respect and self-control, skills that could prevent bullying. Students will learn not to provoke bullies, without seeming vulnerable. Lack of respect is a big cause of bullying. Martial arts teaches respect.

DISCIPLINE

MARTIAL ARTS
Bullies can be anti-social and seek approval. Leadership skills will help them be more community-oriented. Having friends at the martial arts school will make bullied students less isolated and less prone to bullying. Martial arts teaches self-defense, not offense. It can be a physical outlet for bullies as well. Bullied students will no longer be easy targets for bullies with their new knowledge of self-defense.

LEADERSHIP

SELF-DEFENSE

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