Republic of the Philippines

National Police Commission

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Gubat Municipal Police Station
Gubat,Sorsogon

BULLYING
What is Bullying?
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior
among school aged children that involves
a real or perceived power imbalance. The
behavior is repeated, or has the
potential to be repeated, over time. Both
kids who are bullied and who bully others
may have serious lasting problems.
In order to be considered bullying, the behavior must
be aggressive and include:
An Imbalance of Power: Kids who bully use their
power—such as physical strength, access to
embarrassing information, or popularity—to control or
harm others. Power imbalances can change over time
and in different situations, even if they involve the
same people.
Repetition: Bullying behaviors happen more than once
or have the potential to happen more than once.
Bullying includes actions such as making threats,
spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or
verbally, and excluding someone from a group on
purpose.
Types of Bullying
Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean
things. Verbal bullying includes:

o Teasing
o Name-calling
o Inappropriate sexual comments
o Threatening to cause harm
Social bullying, sometimes referred to
as relational bullying, involves hurting
someone’s reputation or relationships.
Social bullying includes:

o Leaving someone out on purpose

o Telling other children not to be
friends with someone
o Spreading rumors about someone
o Embarrassing someone in public
Physical bullying involves hurting a
person’s body or possessions. Physical
bullying includes:

o Hitting/kicking/punching
o Spitting
o Tripping/pushing
o Taking or breaking someone’s things
o Making mean or rude hand gestures
Where and When Bullying Happen?
Bullying can occur during or after school
hours. While most reported bullying
happens in the school building, a
significant percentage also happens in
places like on the playground or the bus.
It can also happen travelling to or from
school, in the youth’s neighborhood, or
on the Internet.
 Children at Risk of Being Bullied
Generally, children who are bullied have one or more of the
following risk factors:

• Are perceived as different from their peers, such as

being overweight or underweight, wearing glasses or different
clothing, being new to a school, or being unable to afford what
kids consider “cool”
• Are perceived as weak or unable to defend themselves
• Are depressed, anxious, or have low self esteem
• Are less popular than others and have few friends
• Do not get along well with others, seen as annoying or
provoking, or antagonize others for attention
Children More Likely to Bully Others
• Some are well-connected to their peers,
have social power, are overly concerned about
their popularity, and like to dominate or be in
charge of others.

• Others are more isolated from their

peers and may be depressed or anxious, have
low self esteem, be less involved in school, be
easily pressured by peers, or not identify with
the emotions or feelings of others.
Children More Likely to Bully Others
•Are aggressive or easily frustrated
•Have less parental involvement or having
issues at home
•Think badly of others
•Have difficulty following rules
•View violence in a positive way
•Have friends who bully others
 Signs that a Child is Being Bullied
•Unexplainable injuries
•Lost or destroyed clothing, books,
electronics, or jewelry
•Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling
sick or faking illness
•Changes in eating habits, like suddenly
skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come
home from school hungry because they did not
eat lunch.
•Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
 Signs that a Child is Being Bullied
•Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
•Declining grades, loss of interest in
schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
•Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social
situations
•Feelings of helplessness or decreased self
esteem
•Self-destructive behaviors such as running
away from home, harming themselves, or
talking about suicide
Signs that a Child is Bullying Others
•Get into physical or verbal fights
•Have friends who bully others
•Are increasingly aggressive
•Get sent to the principal’s office or to
detention frequently
•Have unexplained extra money or new
belongings
•Blame others for their problems
•Don’t accept responsibility for their actions
•Are competitive and worry about their
reputation or popularity
Why kids don’t ask for help?
Kids don’t tell adults for many reasons:
Bullying can make a child feel helpless. Kids
may want to handle it on their own to feel in control
again. They may fear being seen as weak or a
tattletale.
Kids may fear backlash from the kid who
bullied them.
Bullying can be a humiliating experience. Kids
may not want adults to know what is being said
about them, whether true or false. They may also
fear that adults will judge them or punish them for
being weak.
 Effects of Bullying
Kids who are bullied may already feel socially
isolated. They may feel like no one cares or could
understand.

Kids may fear being rejected by their peers.

Friends can help protect kids from bullying, and kids
can fear losing this support.
 Effects of Bullying
Kids who are bullied can experience negative
physical, school, and mental health issues. Kids who
are bullied are more likely to experience:

Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of

sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating
patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used
to enjoy. These issues may persist into adulthood.
Health complaints.
 Effects of Bullying
Decreased academic achievement—GPA and
standardized test scores—and school participation.
They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of
school.

A very small number of bullied children might

retaliate through extremely violent measures. In 12
of 15 school shooting cases in the 1990s, the
shooters had a history of being bullied.
 Effects of Bullying
Kids who bully others can also engage in violent
and other risky behaviors into adulthood. Kids who
bully are more likely to:
Abuse alcohol and other drugs in adolescence and
as adults
Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of
school
Engage in early sexual activity
Have criminal convictions and traffic citations as
adults
Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses,
or children as adults
Effects of Bullying
Kids who witness bullying are more likely to:
Have increased use of tobacco, alcohol, or other
drugs
Have increased mental health problems, including
depression and anxiety
Miss or skip school
How to Talk About Bullying
Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a
role to play in preventing bullying. They can:
Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what
bullying is and how to stand up to it safely. Tell kids
bullying is unacceptable. Make sure kids know how
to get help.

Keep the lines of communication. Check in with kids

often. Listen to them. Know their friends, ask about
school, and understand their concerns.
How to Talk About Bullying
Encourage kids to do what they love. Special
activities, interests, and hobbies can boost
confidence, help kids make friends, and protect
them from bullying behavior.

Model how to treat others with kindness and

respect.
Prevention at School

Bullying can threaten students’ physical and

emotional safety at school and can negatively
impact their ability to learn. The best way to
address bullying is to stop it before it starts. There
are a number of things school staff can do to make
schools safer and prevent bullying.
a. Asses Bullying in School
b. Engage Parents and Youth
c. Create Policies and Rules
d. Build a Safe Environment
Working in the Community
Bullying can be prevented, especially when the
power of a community is brought together.
Community-wide strategies can help identify and
support children who are bullied, redirect the
behavior of children who bully, and change the
attitudes of adults and youth who tolerate bullying
behaviors in peer groups, schools, and
communities.
a. The Benefits of Working Together
b. Potential Partners
c. Community Strategies
d. Additional Resources
Stop Bullying on the Spot

When adults respond quickly and consistently to

bullying behavior they send the message that it is
not acceptable. Research shows this can stop
bullying behavior over time. There are simple steps
adults can take to stop bullying on the spot and
keep kids safe.
Stop Bullying on the Spot
Do:
Intervene immediately. It is ok to get another adult
to help.
Separate the kids involved.
Make sure everyone is safe.
Meet any immediate medical or mental health
needs.
Stay calm. Reassure the kids involved, including
bystanders.
Model respectful behavior when you intervene.
Stop Bullying on the Spot
Avoid these common mistakes:
Don’t ignore it. Don’t think kids can work it out
without adult help.
Don’t immediately try to sort out the facts.
Don’t force other kids to say publicly what they
saw.
Don’t question the children involved in front of
other kids.
Don’t talk to the kids involved together, only
separately.
Don’t make the kids involved apologize or patch up
relations on the spot.
Stop Bullying on the Spot

Get police help or medical attention immediately

if:
A weapon is involved.
There are threats of serious physical injury.
There are threats of hate-motivated violence, such
as racism or homophobia.
There is serious bodily harm.
There is sexual abuse.
Anyone is accused of an illegal act, such as robbery
or extortion—using force to get money, property,
or services
Find Out What Happened

Get the Facts

•Keep all the involved children separate.
Get the story from several sources, both adults and
kids.
•Listen without blaming.
•Don’t call the act “bullying” while you are trying to
understand what happened.
It may be difficult to get the whole story, especially
if multiple students are involved or the bullying
involves social bullying or cyberbullying. Collect all
available information.
Support the Kids Involved

All kids involved in bullying—whether they are

bullied, bully others, or see bullying—can be
affected. It is important to support all kids involved
to make sure the bullying doesn’t continue and
effects can be minimized.

a. Support Kids Who are Bullied

b. Address Bullying Behavior
c. Support Bystanders Who Witness Bullying.
 STOP BULLYING!

Thank You and Good Day….