Stop Bullying Now Project

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Information, resources, class curriculum, assignments all regarding the Stop Bullying Now Project

Location: mercer island seattle bellevue the world
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Latest Activity: Feb 24, 2012

UPDATE: we have gathered so much info, and materials, that we have started our own web page for bullying resources. Check out:BullyingSucks.com

We are on a mission to train as many kids, teens, and adults the skills needed to end bullying now. Verbal Judo is a program that has been used by law enforcement for over 26 years--it trains officers in tactical communication skills so they are able to de-escalate situations using words before they become physical.
We have broken the program down to present to kids in a way that is developmentally appropriate, combined it with anger management, an education with the most current anti bullying education research to present to our community.
This training will give kids the tools they need to deescalate situations, remain calm under pressure, reduce anger and the negative affects of bullying and verbal attacks.
We will be training all of our current students on this program. We can also come train your group, team, or your class. Or you can come to us for training as well.

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Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on December 28, 2010 at 5:02pm

Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on November 13, 2010 at 11:05am

Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 25, 2010 at 2:49pm: week three: sept 20th
How Do Bullies Choose Their Victims?
Any one can get bullied just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Bullies generally look for:
Anyone who they think is different - whether it’s their looks, weight, accent, clothing or interests. Bullies often target people based upon disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.

They choose people who are isolated, and appear weaker, or are smaller, younger, fearful, or lacking confidence are more easily targeted.

Popular targets are children who get upset or cry easily and kids who are not athletic or do well in gym.

Perhaps most importantly is silence. They choose people who don’t stand up, who don’t report, who don’t have positive bystanders to help. They suffer, in silence.

Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 20, 2010 at 1:24pm: Week 1: Sept 6-11
We will cover in classes this week how to identify bullying by learning
the three primary behaviors associated: an imbalance of power, intent to
harm either with words, physically, exclusion, etc; and the threat of
future harm.

We will make sure to identify and clear up the differences between a
single, or situational confict or argument, and the pattern of bullying.

We will be clear about what is meant by an imbalance of power in terms of size, age, or perceived power.

Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 20, 2010 at 1:23pm: Week 2 Sept 13-18

review behaviors of bullying from last week: 1. imbalance of power 2. intent to harm 3. threat of further harm.

and work on the POWER OF THE BYSTANDER

60% of bullying is ended when one person takes a stand.

we will role play as well, maybe make some videos;)

Here are some things you can do if you see someone getting bullied:

Tell the bully to stop. Examples: "Cut it out!", "That's not funny!", "How'd you like it if someone did that to you?" Let the bully know that what he or she is doing is wrong and mean.
If you feel like you can't speak up, walk away from the situation and tell the nearest adult. Get them to come help. This is not tattling!
If you see someone being bullied over and over again -- whether that person is a friend, sibling, or classmate -- you can make a big difference in helping to stop it:

If your school has a bullying reporting program, like a hotline or "bully box", use it.
Make sure the kid who's being bullied tells his parents, or a teacher. Offer to go with him if it will help.
If she doesn't want to talk to anybody, offer to talk to someone on her behalf.
Involve as many people as possible, including other friends or classmates, parents, teachers, school counselors, and even the principal.
Do NOT use violence against bullies or try to get revenge on your own. It's possible that by speaking up or helping someone, you've made the bully want to come after you. Be prepared for this, and hold your ground. You already have adult support on your side
from PBS site pbskids.org

Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on September 20, 2010 at 1:23pm: How Do Bullies Choose Their Victims?
Any one can get bullied just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Bullies generally look for:
Anyone who they think is different - whether it’s their looks, weight, accent, clothing or interests. Bullies often target people based upon disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.

They choose people who are isolated, and appear weaker, or are smaller, younger, fearful, or lacking confidence are more easily targeted.

Popular targets are children who get upset or cry easily and kids who are not athletic or do well in gym.

Perhaps most importantly is silence. They choose people who don’t stand up, who don’t report, who don’t have positive bystanders to help. They suffer, in silence.

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Comment by MeLisa Turcott Strongheart on August 29, 2010 at 1:48pm: So, as info is starting to pile up so I thought I would start a group for it. Here are links to previously posted info regarding our Stop Bullying Now Project.