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Define Bullying
Discuss the 5 criteria used to
determine if someone is in a bullying
situation.
Discuss the categories of bullying
behaviors.
List examples of behaviors that may
occur in bullying situations
Discuss the term stereotype and how it
relates to the way we treat people and
our willingness to help those bullied.
Discuss the term prejudice and how it
relates to our treatment of others and
our willingness to help those bullied.
Discuss the difference between male
and female bullying behavior.
List the high-risk areas and times in the
school where bullying occurs.
Discuss why bullying occurs in the
identified high-risk areas and times.
Bully Free
Sophomore Class
Session 1
Lesson 1:
Defining Bullying
What is the hottest topic
in school violence?
Bullying!
Why are we here today?
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Several states have passed laws mandating that schools prevent and stop
bullying. It is the most common form of school violence.
Research findings indicate that bullying is destructive to students and
creates unsafe schools. It is not to be taken lightly. Anyone that does is
putting our school at risk and is demonstrating that they do not care about
people.
This year, we are going to have several mini-discussions about bullying.
This is a problem we have in our school. It is time for it to stop. I want
you to know I am committed to preventing and stopping it in this school.
I will NOT tolerate it.
We need your help to prevent and stop bullying in our school. I ask for
your help. You can start by demonstrating your maturity as we seek to
keep our discussion of this topic on a serious level. There is nothing
humorous about bullying.
What do you need?
• Journal (binder or notebook)
• Pen or Pencil
• Folder for handouts
What will I give you?
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I will distribute handouts and worksheets that
you must keep in your folders/journals.
*Some lessons will require you to write your
thoughts in your journals (in class and homework).
No other students are to look in your journals. I will
be collecting them occasionally to check your work.
The Definition of Bullying
Our first lesson will start off with the definition of bullying.
What is the definition of bullying? (handout)
Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior
The definition includes 5 criteria used to determine if a person is
in a bullying situation:
1. Intentional
2. Threatening
3. Hurtful
4. Persistent
5. Imbalance of Power (Strength)
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*Intentional*
It is not accidentally hurting someone
Why would anyone desire to hurt someone
intentionally over and over again?
*Threatening*
The behavior frightens the individual.
The individual fears for his safety.
*Hurtful*
It doesn’t have to be physical hurt. It can
be psychologically hurtful.
Ex: calling someone names, spreading rumors, and lies about
someone, socially rejecting someone, threatening them, etc.
In your opinion, how hurtful would a
behavior have to be to consider it bullying?
It doesn’t matter how much it hurts
someone.
*Persistent*
The person is repeatedly bullied.
There is no certain number of times that a
person must be bullied.
In your opinion , how often would
someone have to be hurt to consider them
bullied?
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Some say “repeated” should be removed from the definition.
They think if someone is hurt so deeply just one time that
they remember it the rest of their lives that it should be
called bullying.
*Imbalance of Power*
Strength
The person bullying others often has
physical and/or psychological power over
the other person. Many times there is a
power imbalance because several people
are bullying the same individual.
What does it mean to have psychological
power over someone?
*Joking Around*
 Can
be hurtful and should be avoided
 Bullying
 It
is never justified
is never appropriate to hurt someone, even when
joking.
Journal Entry # 1
• Write a paraphrased version of the
definition of bullying.
• Explain each of the 5 criteria mentioned
in the definition of bullying.
Volunteer for answer??
Lesson 2:
Examples of Bullying
What does Bullying Look Like? (handout)
Physical
Verbal
Social and Relational
Other
Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that is intentional,
threatening, hurtful (physical and/or psychological) and persistent
(repeated). There is an imbalance of strength (power).
 What
does Bullying Look Like? (handout)
 Write
on the blank lines two additional examples of
behaviors you have observed.
 Share your examples with your classmates.
Most Bullying situations include several behaviors from
all three categories.
Journal Entry #2
• Do you think bullying occurs in
workplaces? If so, what does it
look like?
Bullying on Television
• Think of a TV show or movie where you have
observed bullying of any kind.
• Complete the worksheet about the TV show
Lesson 3: Bullying and
Stereotyping
Now I want to talk to you about stereotyping.
What is the definition of stereotype?
Stereotype is a standardized mental picture that is held in common by
members of a group and represents an oversimplified opinion; includes
fixed impressions, exaggerated or preconceived ideas about particular
social groups and usually based solely on physical appearance.
*Both positive and negative stereotypes are
harmful to those they target. Positive, like
negative stereotypes can result in bullying, a
poor self-image, stress, pressure to conform and
ineffective intercultural interactions.
Examples: All Caucasians are racist.
All Asians are smart.
It is dangerous to rely on stereotypes to guide our
thoughts about people and our interactions with them
because stereotypes are:
• Simplified ideas, whether negative or positive in nature.
• Overgeneralized that do not represent all or perhaps even most individuals
within a group.
• Designed to enhance our self-identity or boost our sense of self-worth.
• The foundation of prejudice and discrimination.
• Obstacles in getting to know others for whom they are versus who we think
they might be.
What should be our response when
we hear stereotypes?
You could say: “THAT’S STEREOTYPING AND ITS WRONG.”
-then walk off.
Stereotypes are unfortunately learned at a young age and they
remain, as most mental models do – untested, unchallenged, and
confused with reality.
From whom do you think we learn
out stereotypes?
Common sources of stereotypes include but are
not limited too parents, other family members,
educators, peers, media, etc..
Comments???
Stereotyping (handout)
Here are some negative examples for your worksheet (please add
them):
• All people who talk slow are lazy.
• All people with red hair have a temper.
• All people with blonde hair are spacey.
• All people who are overweight are dumb.
As mentioned earlier, stereotypes can be positive or
negatives. Both can have negative effects on people and
consequences.
Fill in any blanks on the NEGATIVE examples in your worksheet
with the examples listed if you did not fill the sheet already
Examples of Positive Stereotypes
All African American are good at
basketball.
All Asians are smart.
All Latinos dance well.
All Caucasians are successful.
How does this relate to how we treat people?
How does this relate to our willingness to help those
mistreated?
Journal Entry #3
• Write a paraphrased version of the
definition of stereotypes.
Lesson 4:Bullying and Prejudice
What is the definition of prejudice?”
Discuss the class examples and responses
The definition of Prejudice is:
• Prejudice is injury or damage resulting from some
judgment or action in disregard of one’s rights.
• Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed
beforehand or without knowledge, thought or reason.
What are some examples of
prejudice?
Discuss answers as a
class
What should we say to someone who is being
prejudice?
Possible Answer:
“You are being prejudice.”
and walk away.
• Each group will receive two quotes about
“Prejudice.”
• Each group should discuss how their quotes
relate to how we treat people and our
willingness to help those bullied.
• Each group should have a “spokesperson” to
read the quotes and share the group’s
thoughts.
Journal Entry #4
• Write a paraphrased version of
both definitions of prejudice.
• Write examples of prejudice they
have observed in the school.
Lesson 5: The difference
between male and female
bullying
HOW DO MALES AND FEMALES DIFFER IN
BULLYING BEHAVIOR (HANDOUT)
How do males and females
differ in bullying behavior
• How would you explain the differences in male bullying
and female bullying?
• Which of the information items on the handout do you
disagree with?
• Do you feel that females are becoming more physical in
their aggression?
• Which hurts the most: being hit, shoved into your locker,
tripped and kicked, having rumors spread about you, or
being socially rejected?
Journal Entry #5
Explain why females are becoming
more physical in their aggression.
Lesson 6: When and Where
Bullying Occurs (handout)
• Which of these facts surprise you the
most?
• When and where on school property do
you see bullying most often
• Why do you think these are high-risk areas and times?
Possible Answers: None or little adult supervision, lack of
structure – students are more free to do as they please.
• What suggestions do you have for preventing bullying in these
high-risk areas?
• What can students do to help prevent and stop bullying at
these times and in these areas?
Journal Entry #6
List the high-risk area(s) in our school.
Select one high-risk area in the school
and write a brief description of what
you plan to do to prevent and reduce
bullying in that area.