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Children, Adolescents and Bullying
A Presentation from Metro TeenAIDS
Bullying in Every Day Life
Welcome Do now Bullying facts DCPS Cyber-bullying LGBTQ bullying
– Suicide Youth violence Potential Solutions NBC Dateline Follow-up
Do now…
Please take your quiz Please write down on your note card:
– Your definition of bullying– An example of bullying you have witnessed
What is bullying?
Attack or intimidation Imbalance of power Repeated attacks
Bullying Facts
Variety of bullying One in seven children grades 5-12 have
been involved in 2010 56% of children report witnessing bullying at
school in 2010 20% of children report that they are actually
bullied at school
Why does it matter to DCPS?
From the youth risk behavior surveillance survey– Are nearly three times more likely to avoid school because
they feel unsafe– More likely to be threatened or injured with a weapon on
school property– Nearly two times more likely to be in a fight on a school
campus– Slightly more likely to consider suicide– Two times more likely to have a suicide attempt that
requires medical treatment
Effects of Bullying
Physical injury, social and emotional distress Children who are bullied Children who are bullies Children who are bully-victims
Risk Factors of Bullying
Children at risk for bullying– Lower self esteem– Physically smaller– Poor social skills
Children at risk for being bullies– Impulsivity – Harsh parenting by caregivers– Attitudes where violence is accepted
Signs & Symptoms of Bullying
That a child is being bullied Becoming withdrawn Showing fear when it is time to go to school Increasing signs of depression Decline in school performance
That a child is being a bully Views violence as a solution to most problems Shows aggression towards adults as well as other children Needs to dominate others and control the situation Easily frustrated
What is cyber-bullying?
This includes electronic messages in the forms of webchats, email, instant messaging, social networking sites, a chat room, or videos or pictures posted on a website or sent through cell phones. This is called electronic aggression.
Cyber-bullying Facts
Up to 35% of children affected Most common in grade 8 Instant messaging is most common
Effects of cyber-bullying
High risk behaviors Encouraging others Victim-bullies Cyber-bullying & sexual harassment Combining tactics
What can be done about cyber-bullying?
Offer training to fellow educators Talk to children and teens Notify IT Positive atmosphere Make a plan
LBGTQ Bullying Facts
Lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and questioning children are at a higher risk for bullying because of negative attitudes towards their orientation
2009 survey showed startling facts LGBT and Q(uestioning) students were more
likely to report bullying and substance abuse and be at a higher risk for suicide
Bullycide
Bullycide is a term used to describe suicide as a result of bullying
Suicide is the 6th leading cause of death for 5 to 14 year olds, the 3rd leading cause of death in adolescents and the 2nd leading cause of death among college aged youth
4 out of 5 teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs
What can you do to support LGBTQ youth?
Recognize challenges this population faces in your school
Be self-aware Confront inappropriate remarks Seek chances to discuss contributions of
LGBTQ in class No assumptions
What can be done about LBGTQ Bullying school wide?
Positive school environment Respect for all “Safe” spaces Gay-straight-lesbian alliance clubs Recognize community resources for LBGTQ
students
Youth Violence
Youth violence includes bullying, slapping, hitting, punching, robbery and assault and can often cause more emotional damage then physical damage
– Although only 1% of homicides occurred on school grounds perpetrators were 9 times more likely to demonstrate suicidal ideation before committing these crimes and twice as likely to have been bullied by their peers
– In 2007 DC the number is 49.8 homicides out of 100,000 people aged 15-24
What can be done about youth violence?
Difficult for schools to manage- truly a community problem
Family prevention programsTeaching children social development skillsMentoring programs with positive adult role
modelsPhysical and social changes within the
environment
Teachers who are Bullied
In 2005 a survey showed that 36% of teachers reported they had been bullied by their students– 61% were part-time– 34% were full-time– 30% support staff
Understand it is common- and needs to be reported
What can teachers do about bullying?
School wide efforts by creating a positive school environment
– No changes in bullying rates shown in “Zero Tolerance” Policies
Preventing bullying in the classroom Preventing children from being bullying targets Teaching bystanders to be active bullying preventers
School Wide Efforts
Assess bullying at each individual school Set boundaries that indicate when educators should
intervene Create a menu of consequences for those who bully Establish a policy for contacting the parents of the
bully Monitor bullying prevention measures to make sure
they are effective for reducing bullying at the school
Preventing Bullying the Classroom
Make sure students understand the definition of bullying
Hold a class meeting where students come up with rules for behavior
Have students create a list of bullying that are kept on the board
Teachers confront bullies in a firm and fair manner Other strategies
Helping Children Develop Positive Self-Esteem
Find out where children are reporting they are most often bullied
Create a safe room in school Help children who struggle socially with basic
skills Pair students off for fun activities in class to
encourage friendship and collaboration Teach assertiveness skills
Teaching Bystanders to be Active Bullying Preventers
Train students to play an active role in supporting the victim of bullying
Clearly distinguish between tattling and telling Invite trusted adults to introduce themselves and
identify themselves as a safe person Hold bystanders accountable for their actions if they
join in on bullying a victim Instruct students who witness bullying to never
partake in it
Dateline NBC- My Kid Would Never Bully
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032600/– March 6th, 2011
Elementary school– Are purses just for girls? – Everyday speech leaves lasting effects
Middle school & High school– My kid would never bully part 4– My kid would never bully part 5
Documentary & Resources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRMxURmvyxI
References
Wright, Jim (2004). Preventing classroom bullying: what teachers can do. www.interventioncentral.org. Retrieved on March 2, 2012 at http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/bully/bullyBooklet.pdf
National Center for Injury Control and Prevention (2011). Understanding
bullying: fact sheet. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved on February 18, 2012 from http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pdf/Bullying_Factsheet-a.pdf
Wired Kids Inc. (2012). What is it? Stop cyberbullying. Retrieved on March 1,
2012 from http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html McCollum, S. (2010). Country Outpost. Teaching tolerance. Retrieved Febuary
28, 2012 from http://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/Country_Outposts_38.pdf
References
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender health (2011). Youth. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved on March 3, 2012 from http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health (2011). LBGT youth resources. Centers for
Disease Control. Retrieved on March 3, 2012 from http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm#school
Hartjes, E. (2007). Some students bully teachers too. Teachers at risk. Retrieved on
March 14, 2012 from http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2007/05/07/some-students-bully-teachers-too/
National Center for Injury Control and Prevention (2011). Youth violence national and state statistics at a glance. Centers for Disease Control. Retrieved on February 27, 2012 from http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/youthviolence/stats_at-a_glance/index.html
Poland, S. & Poland, D. (2004). Dealing with death at school. Principal leadership. Retrieved on March 19, 2012 from http://www.nasponline.org/resources/principals/Dealing%20with%20Death%20at%20School%20April%2004.pdf