Bullying

2008 February 01 by: Scott

Examples of Bullying

Bullies often use a variety of tormenting tactics to instill fear and intimidation. Below is a list of examples that a bully may use to humiliate or torment their victim.

Verbal Assault and Name Calling: The use of insults, hurtful language or verbal assaults that promotes fear.
Physical Assault: The use of physical force that may include pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking etc. that promotes fear.
Personal Property Damage: Ruining or destroying ones property or personal belongings to cause fear.
Gestures and Sounds: Using facial gestures, body language or sounds such as whistling, pounding of fist or kissing of lips with the purpose of causing fear.
Threats: Making verbal or writing statements that threatens.

School Bullying

Bullying in schools often occurs when adult supervision is minimal or lacking entirely. Bullying can occur in any part of a school building, but research indicates that it occurs most often in the hallways, restrooms, locker areas and classes that require a lot of group work. It’s important to note that many states around the country have made it mandatory that teachers receive training to become more aware of this topic as well as other topics that involve harassment issues. Some of the training that school administrators and counselors have facilitated involved teaching teachers and students to:

Act on a bullying situation by telling someone or asking for help
Keep asking for help until you know that the person you told is going to do something about it
Act on the school policy that states that bullying behavior is unacceptable
Promote caring, respect and a provide safe environment for everyone in the school
Increase adult supervision in the halls and other areas where bullying most occurs
Allow victims of bullying to receive assistance that includes emotional

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