1. A Push Gone Too Far By Diana Sanchez

2. What is Bullying? Bullying has been around a very long time. Link to Source

3. What is Bullying? Affects learning environments with negativity & issues Link to Source

4. Background Bullying in the United States has increased 29% of our youth is being bullied Link to Source

5. Back Story of Bullying Bullying occurs in classrooms and playgrounds Close interactions Bullies like to intimate others Physical aggression Verbal abuse

6. Back Story of Bullying Bullies take “pride” in making younger and much weaker kids cry/ low self confidence Link to Source

7. IMPACTS Link to Source

8. Suicides Teasing Mocking

9. More in Depth 60% of identified bullies during their grades 6-9 years will be involved in at least one crime conviction by the age of 24

10. More in Depth Schools want a “bully free” institution Leaves students scarred from mockery Culprits gain confidence from their bullying Link to Source

11. What is being done? Link to Source

12. Methods for Bullying Prevention Zero Tolerance Teachers must address the issue immediately as it occurs Use a tone conveying disapproving their action Do not draw attention to the victim Focus how on the bully creates negativity

13. Methods for Bullying Prevention Pull victim aside after class to make sure him/her is alright Always reinsure them they can come to you if they continue to have the same problem Give them the feeling of comfort Link to Source

14. Do Your Part If you see anyone being bullied, say something Don’t just let things go Inform an adult or teacher about the issue Help your fellow classmates out and help them see they are not alone Link to Source

15. Credits The effect of bullying in school on children & adolescents Source: Young Adult Library serv 8 no1 Fall 2009 http://www.parentinged.com/bullying/The-Effect-Of-Bullying-In-School-On-Children-And-Adolescents.html What to Say in Sticky Situations Source: Instructor (2009) 119 no2 S/O 2009 http://www.scholastic.com/ Bullied to Death: An Interview with Julie Anne Peters and Jay Asher Source: Voice Youth Advocates 32 no5 D 2009 http://www.scarecrowpress.com/