Anti-Bullying Policy

 

Reporting Absences

 

Bullying is a relationship problem.  People who bully are in a position of power relative to their victims.  Their power may come from many aspects of the relationship. They may be larger, stronger, older, more popular, or they may know something sensitive or vulnerable about the victim (e.g. learning, family or personal problems). Bullying can take many forms.  It can be physical hits, kicks and damage to property.  Bullying can be verbal: insults, putdowns and sexist or racist comments.  Bullying can also be indirect and hurt another’s social relationships when it involves exclusion or spreading rumors or being witnessed (without action).  As bullying continues over time, the power differential and dynamics in the relationship become increasingly consolidated.