Bullying 101

By Cassidy Rubin, Katie Michaels, & Shelby Hospitalier

Types of Bullying
● Cyber Bullying
● Verbal
● Physical
● Peer Pressure
● Spreading Rumors
● Sexual Harassment
● Discrimination

(NWESD)
Who, What, Where, When, Why?
● Bullying can happen anywhere and between anyone

● Bullies target:
○ To boost their ego
○ Isolated and vulnerable individuals
○ Younger students

● The Bullies
(Types of Bullying)
○ No standard description/ role
○ Experience conflict elsewhere
○ Have bad home life
The Effects of Bullying

● Irregular eating/sleep habits

● Anxiety
● Low self esteem
● Shame
● Bad mental health
● Poor school performance
● Depression and suicide (DBMBTS)
Being a Witness
Tips on reacting to bullying:

● Speak up

● Stand up for one another & show

(Slate Magazine)
compassion towards the victim

● Reach out to authority for help

Being a Victim
Tips for being a victim: (Gulf News)

● Speak up/ Reach out (List of Synonyms…)

● Stand up for yourself

(safely)
● Don’t isolate yourself
● Know your worth

(The Roaring Times)

Our School Policy
● No Tolerance

○ EDUHSD “PROHIBITS, AT ANY

DISTRICT SCHOOL OR SCHOOL
ACTIVITY, UNLAWFUL
DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT,
INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING
OF ANY STUDENT BASED ON THE
(El Dorado High School)
STUDENTS… ACTUAL OR
PERCEIVED CHARACTERISTICS” ○ “No students shall engage in harassing
(EDHS). behavior, sexual, or otherwise, toward
another student or staff member”
(EDHS).
A Reflection of Bullying on Campus
● Bullying is a high concern of district board
○ Continuous thought of prevention & students at risk
○ Encourages reporting any potential subject to bullying whether or not a
victim
● Consequences
○ Suspension
○ Expulsion
○ Counseling
What do Students Have to Say?
“I think bullying is a problem at our campus. More people just need to know about it
so it can be solved.” -Serena

“When I was bullied I felt like there was no one to stop it and I didn’t know what to
do”- Anonymous Sophomore

“There isn’t enough diversity on campus to make sure everyone feels like they fit in”-
Anonymous Senior

“The LGBTQ community here faces way more bullying than they should… I think
getting involved with clubs and making friends can all help with bullying” -Kenzie
How to promote a safe and healthy campus environment
● Things Students Can Do
○ Create Clubs
○ Zero tolerance posters
○ No bullying slogan ex: Dude, be nice. ELE
○ Victim support groups

● Things Administration Can Do

○ Provide more insight on the topic in Health
○ Acknowledge it in assemblies
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