Proiect realizat de:Dabija Simona Baetelu Andreea Alecu Simona Bancila Elena

1.A definition of bullying.General points 2.Dealing with bullying and bullies 3..Forms of bullying

Bullying is an act of repeated aggressive behavior in order to intentionally hurt another person, physically or mentally. Bullying is characterized by an individual behaving in a certain way to gain power over another person. Bullying consists of three basic types of abuse emotional, verbal, and physical. It typically involves subtle methods of coercion such as intimidation. Bullying can be defined in many different ways. The UK currently has no legal definition of bullying, while some U.S. states have laws against it.

What is the law on bullying in school?

Pupils have the right to be educated in an atmosphere which is free from fear. Head teachers and others responsible for running schools have a duty to do all that they reasonably can to protect pupils in their charge from intimidation, assault or harassment. This right and this duty are enshrined within documents such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and the European Convention on Human Rights. It should also be remembered that schools are subject to the law of the land. Assault, harassment and intimidation are offences, whatever the age of the perpetrator or victim. Although there is no law which states that Scottish schools must have a specific anti-bullying policy, documents such as "Action Against Bullying", which was distributed to all schools in Scotland in 1992, contain a strong recommendation that they should. This recommendation has been endorsed by local authorities, the Scottish Office and its successor, the Scottish Executive.

Tell the children from Day One that bullying (verbal or physical) is not tolerated in the school. In class, have the children discuss bullying; what it is, what can be done, etc. Have the children do a school survey to find out what children, teachers and staff think about bullying. Is it a problem, should it go on, should children tell if they are being bullied? Have the classes make up rules for behaviour. Agree a class/school set of rules. Agree possible solutions (or punishments if necessary). This can be done by the children in 'bully courts'. Have the children discuss ways to help the bullies become part of the group.

If bullying is happening, find out the facts, talk to the bullies and victims individually. If the bullying is about a particular issue (e.g. death, divorce, disfigurement), mount an education programme about the problem, but not focused on a particular child. Call in parents, ask their suggestions and solicit their support. If necessary break up the group dynamics by assigning places, keeping bullies at school at the end of the day, etc. Most bullying groups have a leader with other children being frightened of not bullying. Turn peer pressure against bullying and break up groups. Teach children to be assertive using programmes such as Kidscape. Differences should be acceptable and never a cause for bullying. Reward and encourage children for individuality.

Physical bullying

Physical bullying is any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim. This is one of the most easily identifiable forms of bullying. Examples include: punching pushing shoving kicking inappropriate touching tickling headlocks school pranks teasing fighting Use of available objects as weapons

Emotional bullying

Emotional bullying is any form of bullying that causes damage to a victims psyche and/or emotional well-being. Examples include spreading malicious rumors about people keeping certain people out of a "group" getting certain people to "gang up" on others (It also could be considered physical bullying) ignoring people on purpose - the silent treatment harassment provocation whispering to another in front of someone - whispering campaign keeping secrets away from a so-called friend eye rolling, silent, but hurtful body motions such as pointing, face making Verbal bullying is any slanderous statements or accusations that cause the victim undue emotional distress. Examples include: directing foul language (profanity) at the target name calling commenting negatively on someone's looks, clothes, body etc. - personal abuse tormenting harassment

Verbal bullying