Bully
Busters
Students
attending Port Jervis Middle School hear a lot about bullying
and what they can do to stop it. That’s because the school
tackles the issue head-on by discussing it at special assemblies
and taking decisive steps to stop bullying when it occurs.
What is bullying?
• Bullying is an
intentional act. The child who bullies wants to harm the victim;
it is no accident.
• Bullying involves repeated occurrences. Bullying is not generally
considered a
random act nor a single incident. Rather, a child is
repeatedly picked on by
another child or is the target of harassment from a whole
group of children.
It is the repeated nature of bullying that causes anxiety and
apprehension in victims,
such that the anticipation of bullying becomes as problematic
as the bullying itself.
• Bullying is characterized by a power difference; an unfair fight where
the child who
bullies has some advantage or power over the child who is
victimized. Bullying is not
the same as “playing around,” it is about the abuse of power.
Source: An Age-old Problem that
Needs New Solutions, Shelly Hymel and Sue Swearer
Bullies beware at Port Jervis Middle School
The Middle School has
implemented numerous programs and curricula to promote
anti-bullying.
Click here to learn more
programs that range from guidance intervention services and
positive reinforce to disciplinary intervention.
Web sites to visit for more information:
BullyingStatistics.com
- Statistics show bullying is a nationwide problem. The
purpose of this website is to help educate the public on
bullying issues; and to help teens, families, schools, and
communities get the education and help they need to prevent
bullying.
Stopbullying.gov
- Provides information from various government agencies on
how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in
the community can recognize and stop bullying.
KidsHealth.org
- Practical tips on the subject of bullying ranging. Topics
include How can a parent help their child deal with teasing or
bullying, Getting involved in your child's school, and Teaching
kids not to bully.
ParentingBookmark.com
- Web site offers information for parents and teachers on
many topics, including bullying. This link provides a summary of
parenting tips covered in the book: Parents Do Make A
Difference: How to Raise Kids with Solid Character, Strong
Minds, and Caring Hearts.
Education.com
- Provides a large selection of articles and additional
links on school bullying, cyberbullying, and parenting in the
digital world.
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