HOW to STOP BULLYING

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HOW to STOPBULLYING SOCIAL AGGRESSIONat
Camp

• Steve Breakstone -- Michael Dreiblatt
• Balance Educational Services
• www.BalanceEducation.net
• info_at_BalanceEducation.net
• 802-362-5448 866-768-4803

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Balance Educational Services, LLC
Seminars and Workshops  Professional
Development Bully Prevention Education
Law Behavior Management
www.BalanceEducation.net info_at_BalanceEducation.net
  802-362-5448 866-768-4803 136 Clover Lane,
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
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Types of Bullying

• Physical
• Verbal
• Cyber
• Relational, a.k.a.
• Social Aggression

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Passive or Submissive Victims

• Passive or submissive victims signal, through
  attitudes and behaviors, that they are insecure
  and will not respond strongly if victimized.
• Physically weaker than others their age.
• They are afraid of being hurt, have poor physical
  coordination and dont do well in sports.
• Have poor social skills and have difficulty
  making friends.
• Are cautious, sensitive, quiet, withdrawn and
  shy.
• Are anxious, insecure, and cry or become upset
  easily. Have poor self-esteem.
• Have difficulty standing up for or defending
  themselves.

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Provocative Victims

• Have poor social skills -- appear to instigate
  the bullying.
• Are hyperactive, restless, and have difficulty
  concentrating.
• Are clumsy, immature, and exhibit irritating
  habits.
• Do not develop strong friendships.
• Are hot-tempered and attempt to fight back when
  victimized.
• Pick on smaller kids.

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Most bystanders do nothing about bullying because
they

• don't know what to do, what to say, or who to
  tell
• are afraid to get involved
• may consider the bully a friend
• think the target 'asks' for it
• think targets should stand up for themselves.

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Balance Educational Services, LLC
Seminars and Workshops  Professional
Development Bully Prevention Education
Law Behavior Management
www.BalanceEducation.net info_at_BalanceEducation.net
  802-362-5448 866-768-4803 136 Clover Lane,
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
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1. Stop the Behavior

• Interrupt the comment - stop the physical
  harassment.
• Do not pull the camper aside for confidentiality
  unless necessary.
• Make sure all the campers in the area hear your
  comments.

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2. Identify the Behavior

• Turn the focus to the behavior, not the camper.
• That was name-calling.
• That was pushing.
• Thats rumor spreading.

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3. Reminder of the Camp's Expectation

• We dont treat people this way at this camp.
• We want everyone to feel safe.
• Everyone should be treated respectfully.
• How other people feel is important.

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4. Reminder of the Behavioral Expectation

• Call people by their name or given
  nickname.
• Treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Be aware of others feelings.
• Keep it positive.

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Quick Staff Intervention

• Stop the Behavior
• Identify the Behavior
• Reminder of the Camps Expectation
• Reminder of theBehavioral Expectation

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Balance Educational Services, LLC
Seminars and Workshops  Professional
Development Bully Prevention Education
Law Behavior Management
www.BalanceEducation.net info_at_BalanceEducation.net
  802-362-5448 866-768-4803 136 Clover Lane,
Manchester Center, Vermont 05255