Feeling harassed or bullied?

Threats and bullying can be physical (shoving, hitting, tripping, etc.) and/or emotional (name calling, intimidation, emails, Instant messages and threats etc.). Any of the above behaviors are unacceptable. Following is a list of ideas to help:

 

• Tell a friend, teacher, parent, nurse, supervision or the school psychologist
• Write a note to one of the above if you don't want to be overheard
• Don't retaliate. You will probably get caught and will have to face the consequences
• Stay in control, if you yell, hit or act out, the harasser will know he/she is in control. Ignore what you can. Bullies move on to targets they know they can really affect
• Stay in well populated places on campus and in class
• Make a report (anonymous if you desire) with supervision. You can call it in from home or drop them a note
• If someone is bothering you in class, stay after, leave with a friend or wait as if you plan to ask someone about the assignment or notes
• As indicated in the above section on “Stress, Behave confidently” Harassers don't bother with people who appear confident and in control

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Peer Conflict

Are you experiencing trouble with rumors, disagreements, or he said she said arguments getting you down?

•  Don't be a part of the rumor game, excuse yourself from the conversation (or emails) when topics turn to the rumor drama

•  See or drop a note to one of your school psychologists

•  Ask a teacher or mutual friend to mediate and help resolve the conflict

•  Sign a “Mediation Request Form” in the supervision office or go to this link (courtesy of Mrs. Marquez)

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