Description
No longer a simple matter of schoolyard scuffles and “boys will be boys,” bullying is now recognized as a major threat to the education of America’s young people. Research shows that intimidation and humiliation among students involve both genders, affect young people of every background, and have become even more widespread with the help of digital technology.
This three-part series helps students and teachers identify bullying activity, confront the instigators of it, and assist the victims with the ultimate goal of preventing bullying in all its forms. Behavior and tactics specific to boy bullies, girl bullies, and cyberbullies are discussed at length in each of the respective videos, addressing the complexity of the issues with dramatized scenarios and peer discussions.
Three 18- to 20-minute DVDs. Can purchase separately for $89.95 each. SPECIAL: $259.95 for the series.
Purchase of the 3-part series includes a 15-minute bonus video, “A Teacher’s Guide to Bullying Prevention.” English-language subtitled. Grades 7 to 12. 2006.
Click here to view a video clip of the series.
- Bullies – Explains how to confront and counter bullying in schools. Candid interviews with bullied students including a student convicted of killing his school’s principal and a classmate, as well as with two reformed bullies – one male, one female – provide a wide-ranging peer perspective on school violence. Students also share their successes as part of anti-bullying and peer mediation programs in their schools.
- Bully Girls – Focuses on increasing awareness of bullying among girls and educating viewers about how, when, and why it occurs. Understanding the difference between teasing and bullying, identifying specific female bullying techniques and tactics, recognizing warning signals that help is needed, knowing the best ways to report incidents, and getting school officials involved to combat the problem are all subjects thoroughly explored.
- Cyberbullies – Designed to prevent children and teenagers from falling victim to cyberbullying, using dramatizations and Q and A discussions to expand awareness of the issue. Discusses cyberbullying warning signs, common patterns of abuse, and questionable online activities and destinations to stay away from. Also presents strategies for responding when cyberbullying occurs, and outlines legal problems involving privacy and libel that young Internet users should be aware of.
See also: Bullying: Take a Stand Poster Series.
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