Bullying- What I can do! Brochure

This is the content of a brochure by Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault Center that I felt would be perfect for me to share. Here is their information:
515 Denmark St. Suite 400
Statesboro, GA 30458
www.srsac.org
srsac@frontiernet.net
Office: 912-489-6060
Crisis Line: 912-489-2225

I did not write the following, just wanted to share it!

Bullying- What I Can Do!
What is a bully?

• A bully can be a boy or a girl.
• A bully is someone who tries to hurt or scare another child.
• The bully does things on purpose and they do them more than one time.
• Bullies are quick to start fights.
• Bullies like to see kids cry.
• Bullies like to pick on kids that don't have a lot of friends.
• Bullies like to pick on new kids at school.

Kids that are bullied feel sad, embarrassed, confused, helpless, mad, angry, and afraid. Many kids feel that they have to put up with bullying. Many kids don't know how to report bullying. Many kids think bullying is a part of growing up and nothing can be done.

Bullying Behavior

What kinds of things can bullies do?

Bullies bother us by doing different things. Sometimes bullies hit, shove, kick, punch, push, take things, throw things, and can carry weapons. Bullies can also hurt with words. They do this by talking about other people in a hurtful way, name calling, saying nasty words, hurting people's feelings, yelling, screaming, telling mean jokes, leaving kids out of activities, and picking on or attacking people because they are different in some way. Sometimes bullies are just kids that don't know how to play and have fun with other kids without hurting them.

What if I am bullied?

• Talk to the bully. Talk with the bully by yourself or with a friend and tell the bully that you do not like  what is happening to you and that if it doesn't stop, you will have to tell someone. If the bully keeps bothering you, tell someone (parent, teacher, counselor) who can help you.
• Write the bully a letter telling him or her to stop bothering you or you will have to tell someone. Make two copies. You or a friend give the bully a copy and you keep one. If the bully keeps bothering you, give a copy of the letter to someone who can help you.
• Tell someone what is happening to you so they can help.
• If you talk to someone and they don't listen or help you, go and talk to someone else and keep talking until someone listens.
• Make sure you tell the person who is bullying you, when they are bullying, and what they are doing to you

How do I act when I go to talk to my bully?

1. Stand up straight. Stand with your  feet slightly apart so that you feel steady on your feet.
2. Keep your head up.
3. Keep your shoulders straight. Don't bend over.
4. Look the person in the eye, not at the ground or over his or her head.
5. Don't back off when you are talking to your bully. Keep a safe distance between you and the bully.
6. You can take a friend with you when you talk to your bully, but you do the talking.
7. Practice with a friend before talking to your bully. Do not scream and yell. Use a firm voice to let the bully know you are serious.

IF YOU ARE A WITNESS TO A BULLY'S ATTACK:

• Get help from an adult.
• Offer your support to the person who was attacked.

Remember that bullying is a serious problem that affects everyone.