Overview of Bullying
Definition
unwanted, aggressive behavior
repeated behavior, or has the potential to be repeated
bullying behavior muse include an imbalance of power or repetition
making threats, spreading rumors, attacking physically, excluding someone on purpose
Type of Bullying
Verbal bullying
social bullying
physical bullying
hitting, kicking, pinching
tripping, pushing
mean or rude hand gestures
teasing, name-calling
inappropriate comments or threats
spreading rumors
telling someone not to be friends with another child
Where and When
during or after school hours (playground or bus)
(in 2010-2011 survey by School Crime Supplement) 28% of students in 6th-12th grades experienced bullying
in the neighborhood or on the Internet
(in 2013 survey by Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System) 20% of students in grade 9th-12th experienced bullying
Getting Along with Others and Preventing Bullying
as adults, model positive ways for young children to make friends
help children learn consequences of certain actions
set clear rules for behavior and observe children interactions closely
age-appropriate consequences for aggressive behavior
Young Adults and Bullying
bullying-like behaviors at young adult age can be hazing, harassment, and stalking
review student codes of conduct, state criminal laws, and civil rights laws
encourage reporting of cyberbullying
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