Harassment

Intimidation

Bullying

What you need to know and what you need to do

SRH 2011

New definition of HIB Types of HIB behaviors:

Include any gesture, or written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication

Motivation for HIB behaviors: Any actual or perceived characteristic

Examples: race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or mental/physical/sensory disability, or any other distinguishing characteristic

Definition of location of HIB incident On school property

Classroom Playground Cafeteria Bathroom School sponsored function

School bus Off school grounds – including

cyberspace

Things to know about HIB HIB can take on many

forms: Hitting/punching Teasing Name calling Threats Gestures Sending insulting

messages by email, social networks and text messages

Can be a single incident or a series of incidents

Gather information about any incidents

Develop a plan of action

Teach and practice assertive skills and problem solving skills

What a child can do to help avoid an HIB situation? Try to avoid getting

into a negative situation

Use humor to defuse by making a joke and walk away EX: “Lay off, I don’t

want you to be late for school.”

Recruit a friend or have one with you

Tell the person assertively and walk away EX: “Leave me

alone.” Report it to a

trusted adult

What a parent can do to help with an HIB situation? Talk with your child

and ask how he/she interacts with peers

Provide a consequence for a HIB behavior and explain why

Model good relationships at home

Enroll your child into groups or classes that are valued

Keep the TV watching to a minimum

Teach your child empathy and how to express concern for others

Things to remember about HIB Fighting back is

the worst defense Do not expect to

work it out on your own – someone will help you

Always intervene and speak up in an HIB situation

HIB behaviors are not okay Tell them “You can’t do

this here and this is not acceptable.”

Get the school involved and report it (EX: teacher, counselor, administrator, coach, or any other trusted adult)