Why Do Bullies Bully? Who they Pick On & Why

Teach students to have the courage to make a stand against hate, racism, and intolerance. This program shows students the many ways to prevent bullying through compelling and captivating sketches and anti-bullying storylines using real teens. Empower students to take charge if they witness bullying, show students how to be a good bystander, how to stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading, and take a stand against hate, racism and intolerance. Bullies or not, students will explore the true consequences of bullying, what they can do to change their behavior, deal with a bullying situation, and how to react in situations to resolve conflict. WIPE OUT BULLYING teaches students to be aware of Anti-bullying policies at their school, how they can become involved and develop a bullying project with a teacher, how much damage they can do to others and themselves through the misuse of social media and how to 'take a stand' by taking the Anti-Bullying Pledge.
Program Content & Student Discussion Includes:
* What motivates a bully
* The characteristics of a bully
* Why bullies bully
* Who they pick on and why
* What bullies look for
* The psychological reasons for bullying
* Bullying behavior
* Have you ever been bullied?
* How to use the Anti-Bullying Pledge.