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If you see bullying, try one of the Peace Squad approaches!
The Tow Truck Approach
While the bully is harming the target, step in and get the target out of there! Step in, don't say anything to the bully, and either physically or verbally remove the target. You can do this by saying "Come on, let's get out of here," and gently putting your arm around the target and moving them away from the scene. Avoid any verbal confrontation with the bully by not saying anything to them at all. This helps because the target gets away from the bully's harmful behavior with your assistance. They also feel protected and cared for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FfzRDjgOVI&feature=youtu.be
While the bully is harming the target, step in and get the target out of there! Step in, don't say anything to the bully, and either physically or verbally remove the target. You can do this by saying "Come on, let's get out of here," and gently putting your arm around the target and moving them away from the scene. Avoid any verbal confrontation with the bully by not saying anything to them at all. This helps because the target gets away from the bully's harmful behavior with your assistance. They also feel protected and cared for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FfzRDjgOVI&feature=youtu.be
The Teddy Bear Approach
In this approach, the bystander comforts the target after the bullying situation with words of encouragement and inspiration. To do this, approach the target as soon as it's safe after the bullying incident. Say things like:
This helps the target feel a sense of security and comfort that someone is willing to help them. The bully doesn't even have to know about it.
Make sure you watch both parts of this skit:
Part 1 (the bullying): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiuyogHtoJo&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 (the Teddy Bear approach): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph4iBwBOg5Q&feature=youtu.be
In this approach, the bystander comforts the target after the bullying situation with words of encouragement and inspiration. To do this, approach the target as soon as it's safe after the bullying incident. Say things like:
- "I'm really sorry he was acting that way."
- "You don't deserve that."
- "She does that to everyone. Don't listen to her."
- "You can sit with us for now on."
This helps the target feel a sense of security and comfort that someone is willing to help them. The bully doesn't even have to know about it.
Make sure you watch both parts of this skit:
Part 1 (the bullying): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiuyogHtoJo&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 (the Teddy Bear approach): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph4iBwBOg5Q&feature=youtu.be
The Flashing Lights Jingle Bell Sparkle Approach
In this approach, the bystander distracts both the bully and the victim by getting everyone's mind off of the bullying situation and onto anything else. While the bullying is taking place, quickly pop in and point out something funny, cool, or shocking. Try to distract them to do or talk about something else. This gets everyone's mind (including other bystanders) onto something else instead of the bullying behavior. It gives the target an opportunity to escape without being obvious to everyone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAmEYmRqAxU&feature=youtu.be
In this approach, the bystander distracts both the bully and the victim by getting everyone's mind off of the bullying situation and onto anything else. While the bullying is taking place, quickly pop in and point out something funny, cool, or shocking. Try to distract them to do or talk about something else. This gets everyone's mind (including other bystanders) onto something else instead of the bullying behavior. It gives the target an opportunity to escape without being obvious to everyone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAmEYmRqAxU&feature=youtu.be
The Superhero Approach/The Upstander Approach
In this approach, the bystander magically transforms into an upstander. They step in and tell the bully to blast off (in a polite way, of course). To do this, step into the bullying situation and casually address the bully by saying something that tells him/her to knock it off. Examples:
"Hey, why don't you leave him alone."
"Come on, it's not really funny."
"Hey, you wouldn't like it if they did that to you."
In doing this, the target feels a sense of security and comfort that someone is willing to help them. The bully is surprised that someone has the guts to say something and may potentially realize that they're being a big ole' bully.
Caution: Don't say mean things to the bully, don't be threatening, and use this approach with caution. It may help to do with an adult around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XTsVDONCyw&feature=youtu.be
In this approach, the bystander magically transforms into an upstander. They step in and tell the bully to blast off (in a polite way, of course). To do this, step into the bullying situation and casually address the bully by saying something that tells him/her to knock it off. Examples:
"Hey, why don't you leave him alone."
"Come on, it's not really funny."
"Hey, you wouldn't like it if they did that to you."
In doing this, the target feels a sense of security and comfort that someone is willing to help them. The bully is surprised that someone has the guts to say something and may potentially realize that they're being a big ole' bully.
Caution: Don't say mean things to the bully, don't be threatening, and use this approach with caution. It may help to do with an adult around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XTsVDONCyw&feature=youtu.be
The Whistleblower Approach
In this approach, you can help by reporting information about a bullying situation to any adult that can help. Give the adult all of the information that you can remember about the situation. You can even just lead a target or go with them to make a report to an adult. At Walker School, making a report can be done verbally, with a note to a
counselor, teacher or administrator, or online at the Walker School Counselor's Website!
Make sure you watch both parts of this skit:
Part 1 (the bullying): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5oCf8FqQW4&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 (The Whistleblower Approach): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RifTMHvam-0&feature=youtu.be
In this approach, you can help by reporting information about a bullying situation to any adult that can help. Give the adult all of the information that you can remember about the situation. You can even just lead a target or go with them to make a report to an adult. At Walker School, making a report can be done verbally, with a note to a
counselor, teacher or administrator, or online at the Walker School Counselor's Website!
Make sure you watch both parts of this skit:
Part 1 (the bullying): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5oCf8FqQW4&feature=youtu.be
Part 2 (The Whistleblower Approach): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RifTMHvam-0&feature=youtu.be