Fall Away From Bullying

What is Bullying?

• When an individual or a group of people with more power, repeatedly and intentionally cause hurt or harm to another person or group of people who feel helpless to respond.
• Bullying can continue over time, is often hidden from adults, and can continue if no action is taken.

What are some types of Bullying?

1. Physical Bullying
   – Being physically aggressive, using physical intimidation, hitting, kicking, pushing, tripping, or touching in any inappropriate or unwanted way.
   
2. Verbal Bullying
   – Using cruel spoken words, name calling, being disrespectful towards someone.
   
3. Relational Bullying
   – Excluding, getting others to hurt others, or spreading rumors
   
4. Cyberbullying
   – Spreading lies, false rumors, or mean words through social media, texting, and any other online resource

For Kids: What can I do?

• Treat everyone with respect and be kind to others
• Understand that everyone is different, but that different is not bad
• If you are being bullied or have been bullied, talk to a trusted adult about the situation

For Adults: What can I do?

• Understand what bullying is and what it looks like
• Recognize warning signs that your child may be involved in bullying
• Be in open communication with your children about bullying and let them know that they can come to you for help
• Model positive behavior to your children