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North Ridge MS. Bully Prevention and Awareness Heather Penry, M.A., LPC North Ridge Crisis Counselor. Bullying.

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North Ridge MS

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  1. North Ridge MS Bully Prevention and Awareness Heather Penry, M.A., LPC North Ridge Crisis Counselor

  2. Bullying • Engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity or in a vehicle operated by the district and creates an imbalance of power. • Is severe, pervasive and persistent • See Texas Education Code 37,0832

  3. Types of Bullying • Written • Verbal • Electronic (Cyber) • Physical

  4. Indicators of Bullying • Obvious Indicators • A child tells you about it • A friend of the child tells you about it • You find a note/letter with names • A child writes about it in class/at home • Posted on facebook/twitter/text messages/etc

  5. Indicators of Bullying • Covert Indicators • A change in mood with your child • A rise in anxiety around lunch, weekends, before school or after school • Child not wanting to spend time with friends • Child acting out with attention seeking behavior • Making excuses for spending more time at home

  6. Ways to deal with Bullying • Victim • Have the child explain the situation(s) in detail • Normalize their feelings by acknowledging what the child is telling you • Find out what the child would like the outcome to be • What has the child tried already to stop it? • If it happened at school, let the school know.

  7. Ways to deal with Bullying • Bully • Have the child explain the situation(s) in detail • Normalize their feelings by acknowledging what the child is telling you • Why are they picking on the other child? Has the other child done something to them? • If it happened at school, let the school know. • What is happening with the child for them to act this way towards others?

  8. Informing the School • Call Mrs. Penry, Mr. Ellis, Ms. Blowers, Mr. Whitfield or the classroom teacher at 817-547-5200 • Give as much detail as possible (include dates and times) • Give names of others involved • Report it as soon as possible

  9. Possible Consequences • A complete investigation will be conducted • Depends on severity, pervasiveness and persistence • Can range from Friday Night School to DAEP • These are just some of the possibilities.

  10. Questions and Answers • Questions • Comments • Concerns • Suggestions

  11. The End • Thank you for your time and attention to helping keep our kids safe and comfortable here at North Ridge Middle School.

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