I. II. III. IV. V.

Background What is bullying? Who Does it and why? Where does it happen? How do I stop them bully me? (How do I stop bullying others?) VI. What should I do when I see others bullying?

CHILD ABUSE AND RELATED COMPLAINTS REFERRED TO CENTRAL OFFICE AS OF AUGUST, 2010 TO PRESENT Region NCR CAR I II III IV-A IV-B V Cases 59 1 4 2 4 22 3 0 Region VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII Cases 1 5 2 4 1 1 2 1

Child Protection Policy

Anti-Bullying Ordinance of Quezon City

What is bullying?
Committed when a student commits an act or a series of acts directed towards another student, or a series of single acts directed towards several students in a school setting or a place of learning, which results in physical and mental abuse, harassment, intimidation, or humiliation. (DepEd, 2012)

Did you know?

The word Bully use to mean the total opposite of what it means now.

Five hundred years ago, it meant friend, family member or sweetheart.

What is bullying?
when someone is being hurt either by words or actions, feels bad because of it, and has a hard time stopping what is happening to them (PACER Center, 2012).

PHYSICAL

VERBAL

Social/Relational

Cyber

Who Does it and why?

They think its okay. They think it will help them fit in. They think they are being funny.

Where does it happen?

Bullying You Decide

When John walks in the hallway to his class, Chris repeatedly knocks his books out of his hand everyday. Is this bullying?

Characteristics of a Bully
Excited by their bullying behavior Enjoy feelings of power and control Enjoy causing pain Can be a below average, average or above average student Lack compassion and empathy for their targets Can be all shapes and sizes

What should I do If Im a bully?

What should I do If Im a bully?

Tell your mom or dad.

What should I do If Im a bully?

Tell your teacher/s about it.

If you are a bully, here are some ways to stop Apologize to people that you have bullied, and follow it up by being friendly. They might not trust you right away, but eventually they will see that you have changed.

Who is a Target?

Reasons
Doesnt fit in Physically weak Minority Facial appearance Clothing Emotional Overweight Good grades

Reasons
If you usually are alone and don't have many friends. If you don't have a lot of confidence and don't stand up for yourself.

What shall I do if I am bullied?

Dont reactbullies want you to be upset.

What shall I do if I am bullied?

Dont fight back.

What shall I do if I am bullied?

Tell an adult right away.

What shall I do if I am bullied?

Try to hang out with other kids or be within sight of an adult.

Ways to avoid future bullying

Dont bring expensive things or money to school Hang out with friends Avoid unsupervised areas Sit near the bus driver on the bus or walk with a teacher to class Dont walk alone and avoid places where bullying occurs Get funny Dont act scared No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt

 Bullying doesnt make you cool. One hurts another. Adults care about you.

Bystanders

Part of the problem not the solution

What should I do if I see bullying?

Ask the kid who is bullying to stop.

What should I do if I see bullying?

Dont join in. Help get them away from bullying. Tell an adult about it.