Bullying Prevention
October 2020
What is bullying?
Bullying is engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the district and that:
- has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or of damage to the student's property; or
- is sufficiently severe, persistent and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student.
The role of a bystander
Bullying situations usually involve more than the child(ren) who bully and the child(ren) who are bullied. They also involve bystanders—those who watch the bullying behavior happen or hear about it. Bystanders have a powerful role. Depending on how they respond, they can either be part of the problem (hurtful bystander) or part of the solution (helpful bystander).
Adults can teach children to become helpful bystanders by talking to them about the different ways bystanders can respond and make a difference. Stopbullying.gov developed an interactive website to help parents teach their children how to help others and get involved if they see bullying. Click on http://www.stopbullying.gov/respond/be-more-than-a-bystander/index.html to watch videos, read information, and download fact sheets.
Cyber Bullying
Parent and Student Rights
Stand up. Speak out.
Mythbusters: Bullying Edition
This resource is an easy way for you to educate your school community on the facts of bullying and bust any myths they might have!
While this resource works better with older students or adults, you could always ask younger students to answer the questions in a group setting by reading the questions aloud.
Quiz created by Counselor Chelsey @ https://www.counselorchelsey.com/
Helpful resources for parents and students
David's law: http://www.davidslegacy.org/davids-law/
For parents: http://www.stopbullying.gov/index.html
For elementary students: http://KidsAgainstBullying.org
For middle and high school students: http://TeensAgainstBullying.org
For parents and students, including resources on building resiliency, respect, and relationships: https://www.stopbullyingnow.com/
Tips for teaching young children about bullying
Region 9 ESC
Cristina McCrary, MA, LPC
Mental Health Liaison
Helen Farabee Centers/Region 9
mccraryc@helenfarabee.org | cristina.mccrary@esc9.net
P: 940.322.6928 EXT 8248
Email: cristina.mccrary@esc9.net
Website: esc9.net
Location: 301 TX-11 Loop, Wichita Falls, TX, USA
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