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Bullying and Teasing of Youth with Disabilities - Coggle Diagram
Bullying and Teasing of Youth with Disabilities
Defining the Issue
Historically, bullying has been allowed, ignored, and even modeled by adults
Allegations and situations of bullying have steadily increased among youth with disabilities
Kids who bully focus on peers who seem vulnerable
Labeling students may contribute to bullying
Unless addressed by school leaders, bullying can lead to:
higher drop out rates
more incidents of violence
lower self-esteem
fewer friends
declining grades
increased illness
Bullying Defined
"a negative behavior involving a pattern of repeated aggression, deliberate intent to harm or disturb a victim despite apparent victim distress, and a real or perceived imbalance of power."
Can include:
harassing someone because of differences
being physically attacked/assaulted or abused
Bullying rate depends on:
adults getting involved and providing support
how victim responds
how schools condone and tolerate the behaviors
Teasing Defined
spreading rumors/gossip
ridicule
verbal abuse
public shunning
Preventing Disability Harassment
create a sensitive environment aware of disability concerns
weave the issue into curriculum
encourage adults to discuss disability harassment
publicize antiharassment statement
provide training for staff and students
implement monitoring system