Home | StopBullying.gov. Bullies: Fix The Root Of The Problem | bornstoryteller. CNN: Middle schoolers bully bus monitor Bullying Statistics: Adult Bullying PBS: This Emotional Life-Adult Bullying Why Bullying is an Adult Problem Process Drama: Reflections On Bullying (part one) Process Drama: Reflections On Bullying (part two) A 68 year young bus monitor, in upstate New York, was verbally assaulted by a group of Middle School (MS) students. I’m sure, by now, you’ve seen or heard about the video. We have our share of bullies in all age groups, in all parts of our society. Alongside issues of bullying in schools, which is desperately needed, I feel all adults (Parents, the workforce, police, politicians, teachers, principals, etc etc etc) need the same sort of awareness programs, if not more so. I saw it in action, recently, in working with an older population group.
Adult bullies, to other adults &/or children, is a seen behavior that is picked up by the young. I think we need to label bullying, if we have to label at all, for what it truly is: a hate crime. Like this: What is cyberbullying, exactly? What is it? :: how it works :: why cyberbully? :: prevention :: take action :: what's the law?
What is cyberbullying, exactly? "Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It isn't when adult are trying to lure children into offline meetings, that is called sexual exploitation or luring by a sexual predator. The methods used are limited only by the child's imagination and access to technology. Children have killed each other and committed suicide after having been involved in a cyberbullying incident. Cyberbullying is usually not a one time communication, unless it involves a death threat or a credible threat of serious bodily harm.
Cyberbullying may rise to the level of a misdemeanor cyberharassment charge, or if the child is young enough may result in the charge of juvenile delinquency. Research Center - cyber bullying examples, cases, laws, articles, stories, presentations, videos, facts, statistics. Stop Bullying on the Spot. When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.
There are simple steps adults can take to stop bullying on the spot and keep kids safe. Do: Intervene immediately. It is ok to get another adult to help.Separate the kids involved.Make sure everyone is safe.Meet any immediate medical or mental health needs.Stay calm. Reassure the kids involved, including bystanders.Model respectful behavior when you intervene.
Avoid these common mistakes: Don’t ignore it. Get police help or medical attention immediately if: A weapon is involved.There are threats of serious physical injury.There are threats of hate-motivated violence, such as racism or homophobia.There is serious bodily harm.There is sexual abuse.Anyone is accused of an illegal act, such as robbery or extortion—using force to get money, property, or services.Support the kids involved. Education and Nonviolence. A Campaign for Forgiveness Research. 10 Years of Forgiveness Education in Northern Ireland by Becki Fulmer. The Forgiveness Education Programme, FEP, was established in 2002 by Dr Robert Enright, Educational Psychologist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, to make the virtue of forgiveness more understandable and accessible to children. An important aspect in the emotional and moral development of individuals, Dr Enright, who piloted the programme with a class of six-year-olds in North Belfast, believed that sowing these seeds at an early age would produce greater fruit later in life.
For the past decade practitioners have dedicated themselves to helping children develop an understanding of what it means to value all people, to understand our own and others humanity and to practice respect, kindness, generosity and forgiveness.The programme has gone from strength to strength and from one classroom in one school, it is now taught in more than 100 classrooms in 20 schools across Northern Ireland. The Forgiveness Education Programme, FEP, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. JRE_v19n1_Article_4_Magnuson_and_Enright.pdf. Bhs_showcase_enright_handout. Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness. Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge — or embrace forgiveness and move forward.
By Mayo Clinic Staff Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another. Perhaps your mother criticized your parenting skills, your colleague sabotaged a project or your partner had an affair. These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even vengeance — but if you don't practice forgiveness, you might be the one who pays most dearly. What is forgiveness? Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. Forgiveness doesn't mean that you deny the other person's responsibility for hurting you, and it doesn't minimize or justify the wrong. What are the benefits of forgiving someone? Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for compassion, kindness and peace. Why is it so easy to hold a grudge? NextNov. 23, 2011.