UNDERSTANDING
BULLYING
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DEFINITION:
•Bullying is when someone hurts,
threatens, or picks on another person on
purpose, over and over again.
•Bullying involves power imbalance:
One person or group has more power over
the victim.
•Key Point: Bullying is different from
normal disagreements or arguments.
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TYPES OF
BULLYING:
• Excluding someone
• Name-calling,
from a group, spreading
teasing, or making
rumors, or
hurtful comments.
embarrassing someone
in front of others.
• Hitting, pushing, • Bullying that happens
kicking, or through technology,
damaging such as texting, social
someone’s media, or online
belongings. games.
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HOW CAN PEOPLE BE
BULLIED?
In Person:
At school, in the playground, or on the
way to school.
In sports, clubs, or other group
activities.
Online:
Through social media, chatrooms, or
other digital platforms.
Text messages, emails, and gaming
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platforms.
HOW
Impact onBULLYING
the Victim: AFFECTS
•Feeling sad, anxious, lonely, or
PEOPLE:
scared.
•Loss of confidence and self-
esteem.
•Can lead to problems at school or
with friends.
Impact on the Bully:
•May end up with disciplinary
consequences.
•Could struggle to form positive
relationships.
•May feel guilty or have a bad
reputation in the future.
HOW TO RESPOND
If You’re Being Bullied:
TO
BULLYING:
•Tell an adult you trust.
•Stand up for yourself in a calm and
confident way.
•Don’t respond to bullying with more
bullying.
If You See Someone Being
Bullied:
•Speak up: Tell the bully that their
behavior is not okay.
•Help the victim: Offer to stay with
them or get an adult.
•Be a positive role model.
ACTIVITY:
CREATE A PICTURE OF BULLYING
Instructions: Draw a picture
showing one of the forms of
bullying discussed. Or, show how
different types of bullying could
happen.
Discussion: Once the pictures are
shared, talk about how the person
being bullied might feel. What