Scenario: “Chris loses his appetite for bullying”
Scene 1
bullying, at school, socioeconomic status
The Incident
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reflection
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Chris sits alone every day at lunch.
Kids tease him for wearing the same clothes everyday.
And they tease him for getting free lunch.
Today they are throwing food at Chris and calling him names.
No teachers seem to notice what's happening.
Watch Amy and Laura’s discussion about the incident.
Think about what you would do if you were in their situation.
Is Chris getting bullied? Should you intervene? If so, how?
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Do you think this was bullying?
If so, why?
If not, why not?
Should Amy and Laura say something?
Active Roles
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Amy
Student Bystander / Supporter
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Talk to your friend Laura.
Point out what's happening to Chris.
You both agree it's a bad situation.
Convince Laura it is bullying, not just teasing.
Decide together what to do, if anything, to address it.
Laura
Student Bystander / Skeptic / Ignores
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Talk to your friend Amy.
You agree Chris's situation is bad.
You think it’s harmless, just boys messing with each other.
You don’t think it’s a good idea to intervene to stop it.
Decide together with Amy what to do, if anything, to address it.
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Scenario: “Chris loses his appetite for bullying”
Scene 2
bullying, at school, socioeconomic status
Reporting
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reflection
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Amy and Laura have agreed that Chris is being bullied.
They decided that Amy should report the incident to an adult.
Amy will tell Ms. Jones, their homeroom teacher.
Amy trusts Ms. Jones will handle the situation with care.
Watch Amy report the incident to Ms. Jones.
What would you be concerned about it if you were Amy?
Is Ms. Jones handling the situation in a way that would make you
comfortable to discuss potential violations of the conduct code with her?
How should you report an incident that seems like it could be bullying?
Who do you know that you could tell in such a situation?
What did Ms. Jones do that would you make you feel comfortable coming
to an adult like her? What was concerning?
Active Roles
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Amy
Student Bystander / Supporter
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Talk to Ms. Jones, the homeroom teacher.
She didn't see the incident.
Explain what happened and why you decided to raise it with her.
You are concerned that by telling Ms. Jones either you or Laura will get in
trouble, or you will make the situation worse for Chris.
Ms. Jones
Homeroom Teacher / Trusted Adult
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Talk to Amy, your student.
You didn't see the incident.
Ask questions to get the facts.
Understand why Amy felt the need to report the incident.
Be encouraging and ensure that she knows she has not done anything
wrong by discussing the situation with you.
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Scenario: “Chris loses his appetite for bullying”
Scene 3
bullying, at school, socioeconomic status
Follow-Through
General
Location
Background
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be displayed to all participants
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Directions for students
observing as spectators (not
actively role-playing)
Discussion Points
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reflection
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Ms Jones invites Chris to bring his lunch to her office.
She makes sure that he knows he's not in trouble.
She says she heard about bullying from kids that care about Chris.
Chris confirms the incident and says he finds the situation difficult.
He hasn't told anyone else.
Watch Ms Jones and Chris discuss the plan for addressing bullying.
What did you expect Ms Jones to do?
Do you think the situation will get worse for Chris or better?
What makes Ms Jones handling of the situation more or less encouraging
for you as you consider whether to report future incidents?
Is it helpful to get parents involved in situations like this?
Would you preferred that Ms. Jones handle the situation differently? How?
Do you think the situation will get worse for Chris or better?
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Chris
Student Victim
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Talk to Ms Jones, the homeroom teacher.
Ask questions to understand how Ms Jones will deal with the incident.
Express your concern that any punishment, especially serious issues (like
suspensions or detentions), could cause more trouble for you with the
other students.
Ms. Jones
Homeroom Teacher / Trusted Adult
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Talk to Chris, your student.
Explain you are going to record the situation as a bullying incident.
Explain you will be calling the parents of Chris and the other students.
Reassure Chris. Bullying is harmful for everyone and must be eliminated.
Suggest other remedies like having Chris and the other boys sit in different
parts of the lunch room and setting up a meeting with the school
counselor.
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Appendix
Set Options
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