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Bullying and Teasing of Youth with Disabilities (Defining the issue…
Bullying and Teasing of Youth with Disabilities
Defining the issue
Vulnerable targets
Labeling/Cliques
Critical issue
Serious consequences
Bullying defined
Negative behavior
Intent to harm
Imbalance of power
Repeated aggression
Teasing defined
Ridicule
Verbal abuse
Spreading rumors/gossip
Shunning/humiliation/embarassment
Disability harassment definded
Limits access, opportunities, participation at school
Hostile environment
Based on a disability
Addressing the issue
Create caring communities
Involved adults
Limits for unacceptable behavior
Non-hostile and non-physical sanctions
Antibullying programs
Educate the heart and mind
Empathy
Impulse control and problem solving
anger management
What we know
Most common form of youth violence
3-7 million bullies
3.2 million victims
250 violent deaths
Physical abuse increases elementary, peaks middle school, decreases high school
Verbal abuse remains constant
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