Make Bullying Not Great Again

By Samantha Goggin, Dustin Jordan, Veronica Cortez, and Abigail Morgan

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 We need a comprehensive approach to prevention and
intervention for kids in bullying situations both at school and
in the home.

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Strings”)
Introduction
1. Defining Bullying
a. Roles in Bullying Situations
b. Levels of Bullying

2. El Dorado’s Bullying Policy

a. How Does This Affect Me?

3. Approaching Bullying Situations With the Right Mindset

a. Having Faith in Your Administration

4. How Can I Help?

Defining Bullying
Bullying is a result of an “imbalance in strength (or an
asymmetrical power relationship)”(Olweus). This relationship
consists of “direct behaviors such as teasing, taunting,
threatening, hitting, and stealing” (Banks).

(“What Are the Causes of Bullying.”)

 ● Overlooked
● Misunderstood
○ Abuse at home results in a “need
to feel powerful and in control,”
and although they seem to
“derive satisfaction from
inflicting injury and suffering of

The Bully others,” they are often just as

scarred by their actions as their
victims (Banks).
● Deep personal issues
○ Depression, Anger Management,
Behavioral Disorders, Anxiety
● Just ignorant
○ Lack of personal responsibility
○ No boundaries

(“All Categories”)
 ● Appears weak or lesser due to
different hobbies, pastimes, or
lack of both the former.
● Struggles with both glaring and
The Passive hidden insecurities, as well as
difficulty with social settings.
Victim ●
○ “Easy Target”
Generally takes abuse quietly, or
misidentifies their situation.
● Most importantly, the victim
“does not defend him-or herself
from the bully”(Kuther).
● Often will avoid reaching out
due to fear.
 ● Deals with same personal issues
as the passive victim
● More outgoing, almost prideful
The Reactive ● Usually “provokes attacks by
being aggressive, disruptive,
Victim argumentative, and antagonizing
towards bullies and other
children, retaliates when he or
she is bullied”(Kuther).
● Can often be misidentified as the
bully, when in reality they are
being antagonized themself.
 ● The most vital role in the bullying
cycle.
● Either shuts down the situation by
helping the victim, or escalates the
problem by joining in on the
bullying.
● Takes no responsibility for the
situation, although the solution often
The Bystander ●
lies in their hands.
Will receive administrative backlash
if they mishandle the issue.
● Needs to understand the proper ways
to help resolve these issues before
they become too large because “even
if you’re not the immediate target of
a bully, intimidation cheapens the
quality of life in your school and
community” (Kowalski).
 ● Parental involvement is crucial to
uprooting these behaviors before
they start.
● For both the bully and the victim, it
is essential that their home lives are
stable and disciplinarily appropriate
for the situation.
● Parents need to approach the
The Parents situation on both sides with an open
mind and empathy for the bully as
well as the victim.
● Also need to be willing to work with
the administration of the school in
order to deal with the problem.
● “Parents are often unaware of the
bullying problem and talk about it
with their children oly to a limited
extent” (Banks).
Levels of Bullying
● Mild: Many people do not even realize what this is. It is nothing but teasing and
roasting others. However, when a student is going through a rough patch, this is
often a red flag to show the beginning of a downward spiral.
● Moderate: This often includes name-calling, verbal attacks, and psychological
conflict. This is something most people have struggled with, and often endure
without speaking up, allowing the bullying to progress into the next level.
● Severe: This often includes physical confrontation, relentless harassment, and
usually breaks down the victim on a deep level. This is usually enough for a
restraining order, if and when the victim speaks up against their perpetrator.
El Dorado’s Bullying Policy
“Unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying or any student based on the student’s
actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental
status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression;
the perception of one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics; or association with a person or
group with one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of
these actual or perceived characteristics. The district also prohibits any form of retaliation against a
student who files a complaint or report regarding an incident of discrimination, harassment, intimidation,
or bullying. If it happens report it: any student who feels he/she has been subjected to discrimination,
harassment, intimidation, or bullying should immediately report it to school administration or any other
staff member. Ant student or school employee who observes an incident of discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, or bullying should report it to school administration, whether or not a victim files a
complaint. Consequences: students who engage in discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying
shall be subjected to appropriate discipline up to and including counseling, suspension, and/or expulsion.
An employee who permits or engages in prohibited discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying
shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.” (El Dorado High School-Home).
 ● El Dorado High School
Administration is fully trained to

Approaching handle every form of harassment

that occurs at this school.

Bullying ● Most of them are trained on how

to breakup physical fights while

Situations With the other half is ready to handle

the psychological part of the

the Right ●
harrassment.
Parents need to have faith that

Mindset the school officials will handle

the problem with not only
empathy but appropriate
discipline as well.
 ● Most parents need to understand
that our school is fully equipped
in these kind of situations. The
admin has these things under
Faith in control, and parents just need to
be patient on the outcome.
Administration ● While it is important for the
parents to be involved in this
Parent edition series of events, they need to
know when to step back, due to
not only lack of experience in
this field, but also the
generational differences.
(Gatling)
 ● El Dorado has a very different
approach to bullying than your
middle school.
● We are active in not only dealing
How Does This with bullying problems, but also
in preempting their
Affect Me? ●
development.
Our policy is extensive, and is
very clear on where the line is.
● In El Dorado high school, we
believe rather than having a zero
tolerance policy, we have a no
tolerance policy towards
bullying.
How Can I Help?
● As a Bystander: When you see someone getting bullied, stand up for them! If it is
a physical confrontation, get the school involved, by telling the nearest
teacher/school official.
● As a Victim: Report what is happening to you. The bully will not stop with you,
but will move onto other people as well. When you speak up about what is
happening to you, you are not only helping yourself, but other victims and the
bully as well.
● As a Bully: Realize what you are doing. Take responsibility for your actions and
seek help. Your struggle is our struggle as well, and we want to help you stop
these detrimental behaviors.
How Can I Help?
● As a Parent: Your position in this is vital. Do not encourage risky behaviors. Be
involved in your kid’s life. Take this responsibility seriously. If your child is
hurting, be empathetic. If your child is the bully, try to find out why, and work
with them to find out why they are lashing out at their peers. Your actions often
define these cycles, so you must BE AWARE of your child’s school life, as well as
the environment you create in the home.
Citations
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2004.
● Kuther, Tara L. “Understanding Bullying.” Our Children 29.2 (2004): 12-13. Print.
● Olweus, Dan. “A Profile of Bullying at School.” Educational Leadership 60.6 (2003): 12-17. Print
● “What Are the Causes of Bullying.” NoBullying - Bullying & CyberBullying Resources, 18 Apr.
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