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1. | Students may/ may not know what bullying is |
2. | They may fear becoming a victim, now or in the future |
3. | They may believe no one will help and the situation would only get worse |
4. | Their own friends may pressure them not to do anything to help the victim |
5. | They might think that it's none of their business |
6. | The Bystander Effect |
7. | They may think their actions will make it worse for the victim |
8. | They may not like the victim |
9. | They may think acting is somehow tattling on the bully who may be a friend or part of the “in” crowd |
10. | They may fear their own social status will be compromised by intervening |
11. | They may actually approve of bullying |
1. | Determine if the behaviour is truly bullying |
2. | If it is, determine your response: |
• Intervene when the bullying is occurring and stand up for the victim | |
• Reach out to the victim later | |
• Talk to the bully (if you feel safe) | |
• Ignore the incident and encourage others to move away as well | |
1. | No one deserves to be hurt - physically or mentally |
2. | Telling someone is not tattling |
3. | Silence may be desired in the classroom, but not about bullying |
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