This document defines bullying and provides information about reporting bullying at a school. It defines bullying as repeated, intentional, and power-based acts that cause harm. Examples of bullying include name-calling, exclusion, threats, rumors, and physical attacks. The document describes "Red Zone Reports" as a confidential way for students to report bullying. It provides guidance on when and how to file a report, and what happens after a report is submitted. Finally, it discusses the role of bystanders in stopping bullying and encourages students to help those being bullied.
2. Sometimes we see it, sometimes we don’t! Bullying is happening all over. Sometimes students cross the line. They cross into the red zone…
3. WHAT IS BULLYING? Teacher asks the advisement class, what are some definitions of bullying…
4. WHAT IS BULLYING? When someone else does something that causes emotional or physical harm that usually is.. REPEATED INTENTIONAL POWER-BASED
5. WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES? Teacher asks the advisement class, what are some examples of bullying…
6. The Different Forms of Bullying WE DON’T DO TO ONE ANOTHER Name calling that’s demeaning (Looks, Weight, Sexual Remarks, etc) Racial, Religious or Terroristic Comments Isolating/Excluding Threatening remarks, gestures or actions Spreading Rumors and Lies Attacking anyone Physically * Anything above done electronically by words or pictures, (Facebook, Texting, Voice Mail, etc)
7. What is a Red Zone Report? A SAFE & CONFIDENTIAL way for students to report bullying incidences & other conflicts Not to be used or abused to get back at a student or teacher Not to be used to tattle...only use for reporting of legitimate bullying incidences Not to be used or abused as a joke
8. When to use a Red Zone Report? When you feel you are being bullied When you are a witness to someone being bullied
10. What do I do with a Red Zone Report? Find a RZR by every classroom door, front office, media center, and cafeteria/lunchroom. Give it to any teacher or school staff member When a teacher receives a form, he/she will give it to the homeroom teacher of the student being reported. Homeroom Teacher will record any action taken on the report (#1talk to the student being reported, #2 talk to the parent, #3 refer to counselor or administrator) Refer immediately to an Administrator for major bullying offenses (physical, sexual, terroristic)
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12. WHAT IS A BYSTANDER? Teacher asks the advisement class, what is a bystander and how can they stop bullying…
13. How can Bystanders Stop Bullying? Distract the bully by creating a diversion Get an adult to step in and help Tell the bully to stop Stand next to the person being bullied Give encouragement, support and help to the person being bullied Always Fill out a Red Zone Report
14. In conclusion… Lets create an environment at LMS where all of us are standing up to bullying. It only takes one bystander to stop bullying …..and remember A DO-NOTHING BYSTANDER IS SIMPLY A BULLY BY OMISSION
15. ADVISEMENT CLASS QUIZ Where can you find a Red Zone Report? Who are some adults you could go to in getting help for bullying incidences? Has bullying on facebook become a bigger issue? What else can we do as a school to stop bullying? What are you going to do to stop bullying?
