How to Stop Bullying in Classrooms and Schools by Goodstein Phyllis Kaufman;

Author:Goodstein, Phyllis Kaufman;
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 1128298
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group

Box 9.6: Removal

McGruff, the National Crime Prevention Council’s crime dog, shows viewers how to remove a peer from a bullying situation in the “Watch Bully Hotline” video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfzbnGQFx_8). Similar directions are provided on the ASKACOP.org site (www.askacop.org/school/schoolbullies.html).

In both, bystanders approach the bullying scene, put their arms around the bullied child, and walk away together.

15. Ask classmates to help—The chances of stopping abuse increase as the numbers of people who disapprove rise.

16. Compliment those who stand up to aggression—Commending peers who help others is a sign of recognition, appreciation, and support. It also encourages future assistance.

17. Record bullying locations—Youngsters can jot down areas where bullying is most prevalent and give the list to the principal. It is hoped that additional supervision will be assigned to spots where surveillance is deficient.

18. Stop rumors—Rumors continue because one person tells another who tells another who tells another. The chain can be broken by refusing to repeat false and hurtful statements. Say “This is wrong. I am not going to pass along lies.” Do not add to harmful stories. Refrain from laughing, smiling, or commenting, and encourage others to follow your lead.

19. Do not engage in cyberbullying—It is a person’s presence and contributions that encourage cyberbullying, just as in offline bullying. Youngsters should not visit any internet sites where people are abused. They should not participate in conversations or polls that are hurtful; or pass along nasty emails, photographs, instant or text messages.

20. Comfort the person who was bullied—When targeted youngsters are repeatedly bullied they begin to believe that no one likes them, the insults are true, bullying is their fault, and they deserve the abuse. Support offsets these thoughts and lets bullied children know they are valued.

Ask compassionate questions and make caring comments, for example:

“Are you okay?”

“Is there anything I can do to help you?”

“I’m sorry he did that to you.”

“You didn’t deserve it.”

“I don’t know what he was thinking. I really like your shirt.”

“You can sit with me.”

Pick up books and other items that were knocked down, brush off dirt, and escort the child to the school nurse if medical attention is needed.

21. Participate in a peer support program—A peer support program provides education, skill building, friendship, and support. It lets children who are abused know that they are not alone, that others care, and that others disapprove of bullying. (See Chapter 11, “Peer Support Programs.”)

22. Brainstorm ways to end bullying—Upstanders can invite friends to brainstorming sessions that are dedicated to finding solutions.

23. Help bullied classmates develop skills—Students can teach skills to prevent, deal with, or end bullying.

24. Sit or stand next to the person who is bullied—Sit or stand next to those who are bullied in class, at lunch, in the schoolyard, in the hallways, and on the school bus. If you are sitting or standing next to a target, the person who bullies cannot. It is a sign of support and lets others know you want bullying to stop.

25. Begin a friendship with a bullied child—Children who do not have friends are like bull’s-eyes on dartboards.

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