Flash Cards: Stand Up, Speak Out

Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior that involves unwanted, negative actions towards someone, often involving an imbalance of power.

The roles are: Bully, Target (Victim), Bystanders, and Upstander.

The target is the victim who experiences the bullying behavior.

Bystanders are individuals who witness bullying but do not intervene or take action against it.

An upstander is a bystander who actively intervenes or speaks up against bullying.

Treating others well fosters positive relationships and contributes to overall happiness and well-being.

Bullying can lead to feelings of sadness, anxiety, and isolation for the victim.

Bystanders can either perpetuate bullying by not acting or help stop it by intervening.

Role play allows students to explore different perspectives and practice appropriate responses to bullying situations.

Triggers can include jealousy, low self-esteem, or the desire to assert power over others.

Bullying can be prevented through awareness, intervention by bystanders, and promoting kindness.

A common mistake is staying silent and not intervening when witnessing bullying.

You should intervene if safe, report it to an adult, or support the victim.

Circle time is a discussion format where students share thoughts and reflections on experiences, like bullying.

Bullying can vary in forms, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying.

Victims often feel fear, loneliness, sadness, and low self-esteem.

The golden rule is to treat others the way you want to be treated.

Discussing bullying raises awareness and helps develop strategies to combat it.

A supportive friend can provide comfort, build confidence, and encourage reporting to authorities.