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- 1. BILL 5248- knownas the “anti-Bullying Act” - a policies to address the acts of bullying in the schools. -Authors: Rep.Juan Edgardo Angara, Rep. Balocabe, Rep. Garbin and Rep.Co -
- 2. RA 10627 enacted onSeptember 2013
- 3. The bill requiresschools to have policies about bullying. -----The bills aims to protect all students from irreparable physical, psychological, emotional and mental harm. - and issuing a clear prohibition of bully.
- 4. powerful role inbullying ... Teachers and staff - Parents You, as the parent of the victim, must take an active role in the solution. The bully’s parents must be called and notified. The bully must have a consequence or punishment. I’m sorry there is nothing we can do visit your police department
- 7. What is Bullying? Whatis Bullying? Bullying is any Bullying is any ongoing physical or ongoing physical or verbal mistreatment verbal mistreatment where there is: where there is: an imbalance of an imbalance of power and the power and the victim (target) is victim (target) is exposed repeatedly exposed repeatedly to to negative actions negative actions on on the part of one or the part of one or more other students. more other students.
- 8. Key Elements ofBullying Power inequality Bully's aim is to harm Victim's suffering Repeated over time
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- 10. Direct (Face toFace) Verbal bullying (Teasing, jokes, threats ignoring/isolation)
- 11. Physical-bullying (Blocking someone’spath, physical restraint, hazing, pushing/kicking)
- 12. Psychological bullying (Teasing,touching, slapping, pictures, e-mails, graffiti, sexual assault)
- 13. Indirect Gossiping andSocial aggression - telling people not to be friends with a student who is targeted as a victim - spreading rumors - excluding, isolating - ranking or rating, humiliating - manipulating friends and relationships; - writing hurtful or threatening e-mails and postings on web sites; - blackmailing, terrorizing - proposing dangerous dares
- 14. Cyber-bullying- The NewTrend in Bullying – threatening or harassing e-mails or instant messages (SMS) – creating a website that belittles or ridicules another student – stealing someone's password and sending mean messages to others – tricking someone into sharing sensitive personal information while instant messaging and then forwarding that information to others – using cell phones to send derogatory, threatening or harassing text messages
- 15. continuation – taking unflattering orinappropriate pictures of other students without their permission and sharing them with others or posting them on an internet site
- 16. CYBER BULLYING TEEN TXTINGFACEBOOK
- 17. For the target/victim, bullying isa “loss” experience. LOSS of safety LOSS of self-esteem LOSS of belonging LOSS of control over their own life Take a Stand Against Bullying
- 18. Effects of Bullyingon the Target • Physical Effects Stomach aches Weight loss/gain Headaches Drug or alcohol use Sexual activity Physical aggression Loss of Appetite Frequently teased/ridiculed Has a derogatory nickname Regularly has bruises or injuries Has belongings taken or damaged Few or no close friends at school Appears weak or easily dominated Emotional Effects Alienation Low self-esteem Insecurity FEAR Depression Withdrawn Aggression Anger Vengeful Frequently socially isolated Less assertive or refuse to learn skills Truancy or absenteeism Take a Stand Against Bullying
- 19. Psychological Effects ofBullying
- 20. On the Victim -Feeling afraid - Depression/sadness - Unable to sleep/having nightmares - Drop in grades - Suicidal - Homicidal - Performing badly at school - Truancy/Not attending school - Anxiety - Loss of self-esteem
- 21. On the Bully -Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and as adults - Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school - Engage in early sexual activity - Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as adults - Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or children as adults
- 22. What To Do ifyou suspect your child is being bullied Talk with your child If your child is being bullied, they need to have a voice in how the situation is handled.
- 23. Contact theschool Set up a meeting with your child’s teacher(s) or counselor. Consider including the school resource officer if applicable. Develop a plan for keeping your child safe, particularly during vulnerable times (class breaks, lunch, recess). Find out what activities or counseling options are available for your child.
- 24. Contact police If the actions are criminal (assault, theft, serious threats, vandalism)
- 25. Contributing Factors Associated withBullying Family Factors Lack of attention and warmth Modeling of aggressive behavior at home Poor supervision
- 26. Individual Factors Active,impulsive personality Lack of empathy for others Craves attention and approval from others
- 27. School Schoolclimate is perceived as uncaring or indifferent Teachers/staff unaware or unclear of bullying definitions or how to respond
- 28. What motivates abully? - They may be seeking attention. - They need to make themselves feel more important. - They need a particular reaction from the other members of the group. - Bullies believe their behavior is exciting and makes them more popular.
- 30. What motivates abully? - They may be coping with a loss. - They may have an active and impulsive temperament. - They may be victims of bullying/abuse. - They may see violence modeled at home or elsewhere in their lives. Take a Stand Against Bullying
- 31. Warning Signs ofa Bully Behavior - Frequent name-calling - Regular bragging - A need to always get his/her own way - Spending more time with younger or less powerful kids - A lack of empathy for others - A defiant or hostile attitude; easily takes offense - Frequent misbehavior at school (e.g. name-calling, teasing, intimidating, physical aggression) Take a Stand Against Bullying
- 32. - Get intofrequent fights - Be injured in a fight - Steal, vandalize property - Drink alcohol - Smoke - Be truant, drop out of school - Report poorer academic achievement - Perceive a negative climate at school - Carry a weapon
- 33. BULLYING TEACHERS Bullyingteachers can act by using - degrading words - treatment, - as well as physical punishments.
- 34. BULLYING TEACHERS Other schoolemployees besides teachers can bully students, including - coaches, - custodians, - security personnel, - and the front office staff, - even the principal.
- 35. 2 definition ofBullying is the act of one person using strength or status to infringe on another person, whether with insults, threats, physical harm, ostracism, or infringing on their boundaries in any way that is not sexually charged.
- 36. Teachers Who AreBullied Teachers may be the victims of bullying by students Teachers may also be the victims of bullying by other teachers, by the school administration, and by the school board.
- 37. - Disruptive classroombehavior is one way in which students seize power in class and use it to distress a teacher.
- 38. -Vandalism, such askeying cars and causing flat tires, and theft of teachers' property,
- 39. -Also reported arephysical bullying or attacks. , While teacher bullying of students may pass for school discipline, student bullying of teachers may pass for free speech.
- 40. -as well asverbal abuse are other ways in which students abuse teachers.
- 41. -Web postings inwhich teachers are rated (in which anyone can say anything, whether true or not) and sharing of video surreptitiously filmed during class are two ways in which, fairly or not, students can make their feelings about teachers known. Another form of bullying is false reports about teachers given by the students to the school or the school board.
- 42. What Can SchoolsDo? Teachers can be involved in bullying in three ways: 1. as observers, ---- 2. as perpetrators, 3. as victims.
- 43. What Can SchoolsDo? schools typically respond to bullying, or other school violence, with reactive measures. Advocate school-wide prevention programs that promote a positive school and community climate. Existing programs can effectively reduce the occurrence of bullying; in fact, one program decreased peer victimization by 50%.
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- 45. Parent training. Parentsmust learn to reinforce their children’s positive behavior patterns and model appropriate interpersonal interactions.
- 46. Teacher training. Trainingcan help teachers identify and respond to potentially damaging victimization as well as to implement positive feedback and modeling to address appropriate social interactions. Support services personnel working with administrators can help design effective teacher training modules.
- 47. Attitude change. the attitude of “kids will be kids.” Bullying can be stopped! School personnel should never ignore bullying behaviors.
- 48. Positive school environment. Schools with easily understood rules of conduct, smaller class sizes and fair discipline practices report less violence. A positive school climate will reduce bullying and victimization.
- 49. What Can ParentsDo? Contact the school’s psychologist, counselor or social worker and ask for help around bullying or victimization concerns. Become involved in school programs to counteract bullying. Provide positive feedback to children for appropriate social behaviors and model interactions that do not include bullying or aggression. Use alternatives to physical punishment, such as the removal of privileges, as a consequence for bullying behavior. Stop bullying behavior as it is happening and begin working on appropriate social skills early.
- 50. Bullying Myths andFacts: Myth: “Bullying is just, stage, a normal part of life. I went through it my kids will too. ” Fact: Bullying is not “normal” or socially acceptable behavior. We give bullies power by our acceptance of this behavior. Myth: “If I tell someone, it will just make it worse.” Fact: Research shows that bullying will stop when adults in authority and peers get involved . Myth: “Just stand up for yourself and hit them back” Fact: While there are some times when people can be forced to defend themselves, hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm.
- 51. Myth: “Bullying isa school problem, the teachers should handle it” Fact: Bullying is a broader social problem that often happens outside of schools, on the street, at shopping centers, the local pool, summer camp and in the adult workplace.” Myth: “People are born bullies” Fact: Bullying is a learned behavior and behaviors can be changed.
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- 53. “Pay attention, getinvolved, and never, ever look away." Pay attention— bullying occurs in all schools Get involved— with the bully, the bullied, and the bystander; each has a role And never look away--let us all help provide a safe place for our children and make ways to contribute in the total development of their fullest potentials.
- 54. “. Together, students, teachers,staff, and parents… Taking a stand against bullying” to promote safe, respectful, nurturing learning Environment
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- 59. Where do youbelong????????