Student Anti-bullying Resources

A bully is a person who purposely tries to hurt others by picking on certain people they feel are diﬀerent in some way.

They have friends who think bullying is funny, but it isn’t funny. It’s WRONG!

Are You or a Friend Being Bullied?

Ask yourself these questions: If the answer is YES to each of these questions, YOU ARE BEING BULLIED!

Still Unsure? Ask yourself these questions…….

Am I playing sick in the morning so I won't have to go to school and face a bully?

Do I walk home another way or try to avoid the bus so no one will bother me?

Does someone take things from me or make me give them stuﬀ?

Does someone say mean things about me or tell other kids not to play or hang out with me?

Does someone call me names?

What to do if you're being bullied:

Remember:

If you are being bullied, it isn't your fault! The bully has the problem.

You don't have to put up with it.

It is hard to admit that it might be happening to you.

There are people who can help you.

Ways to Deal with Bullies:

Don't react. Try acting like the bully does not bother you. Bullies like it when you get mad or upset. (This is hard and may take some practice.)

Steer clear of the bully.

Try ignoring; you can walk away, or not say anything

Stay close to people who are not bullies. Safety in numbers!

Tell the bully to stop in a firm voice. Say things like, "I don't like being called names, I want you to stop now.

What NOT to do if you are bullied. DON'T:

Fight. You will just get in trouble and you could get hurt.

Do nothing. You need a plan, and you need some help, so TELL someone.

Skip school. This problem is not going to go away.

Hurt yourself. This is not your fault.

Report Bullying or Staﬀ Misconduct. Get help!

What happens after your report bullying?

Bullying and Consequences are found in the Polk County School Board Code of Conduct

Administrators will acknowledge receipt of your report in three school days

A preliminary review of the incident may be conducted to determine need for the investigation

If warranted, an investigation will be conducted and completed within 10 days

Parents of the victim and bully will be notified of the results and the school will take appropriate action

Bully-Free Web Resources

Bully free: It Starts With Me is a National Education Association website that oﬀers resources for teachers & students. www.nea.org/home/neabullyfree.html

National Center for Bullying Prevention promotes awareness and teaches eﬀective ways to
respond to bullying. www.pacer.org/bullying

Stomp Out Bullying is a teen oriented site focusing on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying, sexting and other digital abuse. www.stompoutbullying.org

Stop Bullying: Speak Up is a Cartoon Network site that encourages children to speak up when they see bullying. www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/ stopbullying/index.html

StopBullying.gov is a federal website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services. http://www.stopbullying.gov

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Student Anti-bullying Resources