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Say NO to Bullying

TOGETHER WE STAND UP AGAINST BULLING!

 

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 

Garvey School District
Student Support Services
(626) 307-3427
[email protected]

RESOURCES


CALIFORNIA YOUTH CRISIS LINE: 800-843-5200 (CALL, TEXT, CHAT ANONYMOUSLY 24/7)
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 800-273-TALK (8255)
TEEN LINE: TEXT TEEN to 839863 or CALL 800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336)
CRISIS TEXT LINE: TEXT HOME to 741741
SAY NO TO BULLYING: 855-56-BULLY (28559)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE: 800-799-7233
WE-TIP ANONYMOUS: 800-78-CRIME (27463) REPORT ALL CRIMES


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (Click on the links)


www.stopbullying.gov
www.netsmartzkids.org
www.teenangels.org
www.onguardonline.gov
www.commonsensemedia.org
www.fbi.gov


What is BULLYING?


Bullying is any deliberate action that inflicts physical or psychological harm. The behavior must be unwanted, severe or pervasive, and interfere with access to education. Bullying includes:


VERBAL Making derogatory comments, teasing, or name calling.


PHYSICAL Hitting, kicking, punching, spitting or shoving.


SEXUAL Humiliating someone because of their sex, gender or sexual orientation (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning).


CYBERBULLYING Sending or posting hurtful or embarrassing emails, images, on the internet, via text, or other electronic device or on social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).


SOCIAL Spreading rumors, isolation, social exclusion, leaving people out, or forcing people to do things they don’t want to do.


Bulling STOPS Here


Stand up to bullies, don’t let them control you.


If you are bullied

  • Tell the person who is bullying you to STOP!
  • Get HELP immediately. Tell your parents, teachers, counselor, or principal. Reporting is not tattling or snitching.
  • Do not fight back physically.
  • Be proud of who you are.
  • Be strong. Do not show anger or fear. Students who bully like to see that they can upset you.
  • Keep safe. Avoid situations and people where bullying happens.
    • Avoid areas where there are few students or teachers.
    • Sit with a group of friends at lunch
    • Take different routes through hallways and walk with friends to your classes.
    • Get involved. Join clubs, organizations, student groups that promote safety and respect.
    • Start a club or an anti-bulling campaign to promote peace and tolerance.
    • Never share your personal information or give your password to friends.


SPEAK UP!


IF YOU WITNESS BULLYING…


Speak up. Stand up. It takes just one person to start a movement; together we can make a difference. If your see bullying you can say, “Stop, don’t bother him” or redirect the situation by saying, “Let’s go! The teacher is coming”.

 

Don’t join in. if you see someone being bullied, don’t join in. if the bully wants your help, say no, and walk away.

 

Tell an adult. Don’t be a bystander and watch someone being hurt. Tell an adult about the situation. It’s not tattling or snitching to keep someone safe. You can ask the adult to keep your identity.

 

Stop the rumors. You don’t want anyone talking about you, so don’t do it to someone else! Let the gossip end with you – don’t pass it on to others. Tell them you’re not interested in gossip.

 

Be a friend. Help the person who was bullied. Make sure he or she is okay. Encourage whim or her to talk to an adult. You can also invite that person to join you for lunch or other things.

 

YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

 

What can parents do…


· Talk with your child do not ignore the problem and hope it will go away.
· Contact the school immediately. Work with the teachers and administrators. They can help.
· Encourage peaceful solutions. Be a good role model. Do not coach your child in becoming violent.
· Empathize with your child. Tell him or her that it is not their fault, and that you’re glad he or she had the courage to talk to you.
· Work together to find peaceful solutions. Ask your child what he or she thinks can be done to help.
· Be persistent. If the bullying continues or escalates, contact appropriate people again. Don’t give up.

 

Cyber Bullying


· Tell your child not to respond to or forward inappropriate messages or images.
· Block and report the cyberbullying.
· Contact the school Principal or law enforcement if threats are made after school hours or the weekend.

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY


Students shall take responsibility for helping to create a safe school environment.
· Be safe
· Be respectful
· Be responsible


Students violating the policy may be subject to consequences, including, but not limited to suspension or expulsion.