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Have You Ever

• ignored fellow students?
• called others names?
• spread rumors?
• challenged others to a fight?
• teased others?
• tripped or pushed someone on purpose?
• taken someone elses property without permission?

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If so, you could be guilty ofBullying.
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Take out a piece of paper and write down five
characteristics of what a bully means to you.
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Why do Students Bully?

• To gain power.
• To get attention or become popular.
• To get material things.
• To act out problems at home.
• To copy another person they admire.

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Who is a Bully?

• A person who doesnt care if bad things happen to
  other people.
• A person who doesnt feel bad when they hurt
  others.
• A person who likes to get their own way.
• A person who is bullied by others.
• A person who does not feel good about themselves.

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Ways Students Bully

• Physical Aggression spitting, tripping,
  pushing, shoving, destroying property, or hitting
• Social Alienation gossiping, spreading rumors,
  ethnic or racial slurs, humiliating
• Verbal Aggression name calling, teasing,
  mocking, verbal threats of aggression
• Intimidation graffiti, making a public
  challenge, coercions

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How to Stop Bullying
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1. Help Others

• It is the right thing to do and it will stop if
  many people stand up to the bully. Standing up
  to a bully can start with YOU.

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2. Speak Out

• Bullies usually dont want to talk out conflicts,
  but you should still let them know how you feel.

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3. Ignore It

• Bullies want a reaction from you. If you dont
  give it to them, they will find someone else who
  will react. Try to avoid bullies.

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4. Get Adult Help

• Very Important! The adults at school are
  committed to stopping bullying. You are being
  strong when you get adult help because you are
  brave enough to take a stand against bullies.

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5. Include Everyone

• Try to include everyone in your class. If you
  see someone who is often by him or herself, ask
  them to do something with you once in awhile.

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Dont Join In

• Bullies get more powerful when they are in
  groups. Dont be a part of their actions. If
  your friend displays bullying behavior, consider
  what kind of a friend you want to have.

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Dont Bully!

• If you are bullying people, you need to ask
  yourself why you are doing it. It isnt funny
  and shouldnt be fun.