BullyingLinaka Norman

Tasha ThompsonNovember 20, 2014

Bullying- What is IT?

Four Types of bullying:0 Verbal. This type of bullying usually involves name calling

and or teasing0 Social. Spreading rumors, intentionally leaving others out of

activities on purpose, breaking up friendships are all examples of social bullying.

0 Physical. This traditional form of bullying involves hitting, punching, shoving and other acts of intention physical harm.

0 Cyberbullying. This method of bullying involves using the Internet, texting, email and other digital technologies to harm others. 

What We Know About Bullying?

Facts on bullying0 Imbalance of power. Typically those who engage in bully-like

behaviors use their strength, popularity or power to harm, control or manipulate others. They will usually target those who are weaker in size or may have a difficult time defending themselves.

0 Intent to cause harm. A bully is a person who does not do things by accident. The bully intends to physically or emotionally injure a person or group of persons. 

0 Repetition. Typically incidents of bullying are not a one-time thing. Bullies target the same person or group over and over again. 

Myths/FactsMyth:“Bullying is just a stage, a normal part oflife. 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 itworse.”Fact:Research shows that bullying will stopwhen adults in authority and peers get involved.

Myth:“Just stand up for yourself and hit themback.”Fact:While there are some times when peoplecan be forced to defend themselves, hitting back usually makes the bullying worse and increases the risk for serious physical harm.

Myth:“Bullying is a school problem, the teachersshould handle it.”Fact:Bullying is a broader social problem that of-ten happens outside of schools, on the street, atshopping centers, the local pool, summer campand in the adult workplace.

Myth:“People are born bullies.”Fact:Bullying is a learned behavior and behaviors can be changed.

Warning SignsVictim of Bullying

0 Comes home with unexplained injuries or with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings

0 Has change in eating habits0 Makes excuses not to go to school0 Has fewer friends0 Feels helpless0 Talks about suicide0 Acts out of character0 Avoids certain places or playing outside alone0 Feels like they are not good enough0 Has trouble sleeping0 Blames themselves for their problems 

Warning SignsChildren Who are the BULLY

0Becomes frequently violent0Has trouble controlling anger0 Is manipulative and controlling of others and

situations0 Is quick to blame others0Does not accept responsibility for their actions0Needs to win or be the best at everything

Demographics/Statistics

0Approximately 20% of kids are bullies025% of children experience repeated victimization0Many bullies are “prominent youngsters” admired for

leadership qualities, attractiveness, or athletic abilities

0MOGAI students are most likely to be bullied0Victims of bullying tend to have

0 A frail physical appearance0 Few friends0 An inhibited temperament

Physical Development Impact

0Students who are bullied often experience: 0 Higher rates of insomnia0 Somatic complaints such as

0Stomach ache0Headache 0Dizzyness

Cognitive Development Impact

0Students who are bullied often: 0 Avoid school

0They can fall behind peers0 Experience impaired cortisol production

0Disrupted physiological reaction to stress0 Lose interest in things they used to be interested in

0Removing this cognitive stimulation stagnates their brain

Emotional/Social Development Impact

0Students who are bullied: 0 Have greater rates of depression and anxiety0 Experience increased feelings of sadness and isolation0 Often have lower self-esteem0 Don’t learn appropriate social skills

Resources for ParentsBook Coloroso, B. (2004). The bully, the bullied, and the bystander: From preschool to high school : how parents and teachers can help break the cycle of violence. New York: Quill.

Websiteshttp://www.thebullyproject.com/

http://www.ncpc.org/topics/bullying/what-parents-can-do

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/955479/7-bullying-resources-for-parents

http://www.pacer.org/bullying/

ArticleCook, C. R., Williams, K. R., Guerra, N. G., Kim, T. E., & Sadek, S. (2010). Predictors of bullying and victimization inchildhood and adolescence: A meta-analytic investigation.School Psychology Quarterly , 25, 65-83.

Resources for CounselorsBook Goldman, C. (2012). Bullied: What every parent, teacher, and kid needs to know about ending the cycle of fear. New York: HarperOne.

Websiteshttp://www.stopbullying.gov/http://www.bullying.org/http://www.eyesonbullying.org/about.html

ArticleEspelage, D. L., Bosworth, K., & Simon, T. R. (2000). Examining the social context of bullying behaviors in early adolescence. Journal of Counseling and Development, 78, 326-333

Children’s BooksDewdney, A. (2013). Llama Llama and the bully goat. New York: Penguin. (3-6)Cook, J., & DuFalla, A. (2009). Bully B.E.A.N.S. Chattanooga, TN: National Center for Youth Issues. (over 3)Peters, J. (2010). By The Time You Read This I'll Be Dead. New York: Disney/Hyperion Books. (13-17)

References

0 Berk, L. (2014). Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood. In Exploring Lifespan Development (3rd ed., p. 270). Kendaliville: Pearson.

0 Gruber, J., & Fineran, S. (2008). Comparing the Impact of Bullying and Sexual Harassment Victimization on the Mental and Physical Health of Adolescents. Sex Roles, 59(1), 1-13. Retrieved November 15, 2014, from Proquest.

0 www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov0 http://www.stopbullying.gov/0 http://www.bullying.org/