What is Bullying?

Bullying is repeated abuse that can take three forms:
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Physical: hitting, spitting, kicking, stealing or
damaging belongings
Verbal: threats, lying to cause trouble, name-calling,
sexual remarks
Psychological: intimidation, social exclusion,
spreading gossip
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School-bullying
If someone is harassing you...
1. Act confidently. Tell the
bully to stop.
2. Don’t get physical or
show emotion.
3. Quickly and calmly walk
away.
4. Immediately tell a trusted
adult.
Cyber-bullying
If you’re being harassed
online...
1. Ignore the bully or
block messages.
2. Save emails to help
identify the bully.
3. Have your parents cal
school officials.
4. If threats are made, ca
police.
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CyberBullying
School
Bullying
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This is our school. We have a right to...
•Feel safe and not be hit or teased.
•Be accepted for who we are.
•Be treated fairly, and with respect.
•Be free of negative peer pressure.
If you see someone being bullied-
Don’t stand by-speak up
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Don’t join in or encourage
the bully
Offer your support to the
bullied kid
Do your best to calm the
situation
Tell a teacher what’s
happening
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You don’t have to be mean to be popular
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Realize that words can be harmful.
Don’t let others choose your friends.
Don’t talk behind people’s backs.
Don’t start or spread gossip.
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