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Introduction
From the program, The Compliance Series: Bullying
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There is an infection intruding in the learning environment, which is negatively affecting the well-being of students. The intrusion isnt an unknown force; its their own classmates. It is bullying. According to the U.S. Department of Education, violence has declined in schools, but incidents of bullying have increased by five percent between the years of nineteen ninety-nine to two thousand and three. The N.E.A. has stated that bullying has been identified as a major concern by schools across the U.S. A., and the growing trend of cyber bullying has filled the news. In the past these issues have largely been dismissed with a boys will be boys mentality. However, in recent years an audible outcry of parents, students, and teachers has called for an end to this plague. This compliance issue will deal with bullying, and its tech-savvy counterpart, cyber bullying. In this segment we will give a definition and overview of this issue, followed by segments 2 and 3 which give an in depth coverage of cyber bullying and intervention. Segment four will outline individual follow-up and support for students. According to the National Resource Center for Safe Schools, approximately 15 percent of students are either bullied regularly or are themselves bullies. This translates to approximately 5 million elementary and middle school students. According to the department of health and human resources: Bullying is aggressive behavior that is intentional, repeated over time, and involves an imbalance of power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending him or herself. Bullying comes in many forms, including: Physical bullying- examples of this include hitting or punching Verbal bullying- such as teasing or name-calling Non-verbal or emotional bullying- this could include intimidating someone through gestures or social exclusion And perhaps the newest form, known as cyber bullying

Studies reveal that verbal bullying is the most common type of bullying experienced by both boys and girls. Boys are more likely to be physically bullied by their peers, while girls on the other hand are more likely to report being targets of rumor-spreading, sexual comments, and social exclusion. Additionally, studies indicate that children with special needs are more prone to being bullied. This includes: Children with learning disabilities Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Children with medical conditions that affect their appearance, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or spina bifida Children with other medical conditions such as diabetes Children who are overweight Children who stutter

According to the U.S. Health and Human Resources Department, children who are bullied are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and loneliness. They are more likely to experience headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, and poor appetites. These students may dislike school and generally have a harder time in the learning environment. Some signs that a child is being bullied may be: A child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books or other belongings The child has unexplained bruises, cuts or scratches The child seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus or taking part in organized activities with peers The child appears sad, moody, teary or depressed when he or she comes home The child frequently appears anxious and/or suffers from low self-esteem

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Video Summary

Introduction
From the program, The Compliance Series: Bullying

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association approximately thirty percent of sixth to tenth grade students surveyed reported some type of involvement in moderate to frequent bullying, either as a bully, a target, or both. We must be aware of both groups of students. Those who bully have an increased risk of other violent or antisocial behaviors. These students are more susceptible to: Fighting Vandalizing Stealing Drinking alcohol Smoking Skipping school Dropping out of school Bringing a weapon to school

Bullying can also have a negative effect on observers of the crime. They often experience such emotions and conditions as: Fear- of being the next target Guilt-for not reporting or intervening in bullying Distraction- from schoolwork and other activities

Additionally, bullying often contributes to a negative social and school environment. As seen here, bullying is decisively detrimental to the wellbeing of students. It engenders an environment toxic to student learning, and must be curbed if students are to thrive. In the next section of this program we will explore the cyber bullying: the modern evolution of the schoolyard bully. Get the video on PD 360 by signing up for a free 30-day trial. Would you like weekly strategy updates? Sign up for Strategy of the Week for fresh ideas sent straight to your email inbox. Segment length: 11:46

Though each student differs, many children who bully share some common characteristics, including: Being impulsive, hot-headed, or dominant Being easily frustrated Lacking empathy Having difficulty following rules Viewing violence in a positive way And in the case of boys who bully, being physically stronger than other children