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Bullying

Bullying . Bullying is defined as:. Aggressive behavior or intentional harm-doing which is carried out repeatedly and over time in an interpersonal relationship characterized by an imbalance of power . Bullying can also be:. Harassment Hate Crime Hazing Initiations. Bullying can happen.

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Bullying

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  1. Bullying

  2. Bullying is defined as: • Aggressive behavior or intentional harm-doing which is carried out repeatedly and over time in an interpersonal relationship characterized by an imbalance of power.

  3. Bullying can also be: • Harassment • Hate Crime • Hazing • Initiations

  4. Bullying can happen • At school • In college • At home • At work • On the road • Public places • On the internet • On cell phones

  5. Bullying characteristics: • Aggressive • Intentional • Repeated • Power over victim

  6. Bullying is • Humiliating • Harmful • Insulting • Ridiculing • Taunting

  7. Bullying can include • Comments • Rumors • Threats • Request for sexual favors • Suggestive or offensive jokes • Social exclusion

  8. Bullying is often • Based on person’s sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, race, age, marital status, disability, physical appearance or characteristic, etc.

  9. Bullying can be • Considered a hate crime. Victims may seek legal advice and take legal action if bullying is based on race, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. • There are laws to protect all people against hate crimes.

  10. VGCC Code of Conduct • “Students of all college programs, curriculum and non-curriculum, will be expected to conduct themselves at all times as mature and responsible individuals and should show a high regard for college facilities, property, and for the personal rights and property of others.”

  11. VGCC Code of Conduct • “Students may be suspended or dismissed for conduct that is considered in violation of the Student Code of Conduct while on campus or while participating in school-sponsored activities either on or off campus.”

  12. What can the victim do? • Report bullying/harassment to school officials • Keep record of contact or harassment to establish a pattern of behavior • Save evidence from the harasser (email, voice-mail, notes, internet postings, etc.) • Avoid being alone on campus • You can call campus security for escort • Do not retaliate! • Seek legal advice if bullying continues

  13. What can the witness do? • Report it to school officials • Encourage victim to report it to officials • Be a listening ear for the victim • Reassure the victim it is not his/her fault • If you are safe, stand up to the bully for the victim • Do not retaliate

  14. Contact Campus Security • Email newtons@vgcc.edu to make a report • Main Campus, • Building 2, Room 2113 in the Student Lounge • Pick up any red phone on campus • 252-738-3373 • South Campus • (919) 528-4737 • Franklin Campus • (919) 496-1567 • Warren Campus • (252) 257-1900

  15. Call 911 • Call 911 if you have been the victim of a crime, or witness a crime, or there is an emergency on campus, and make the report immediately. • Then notify campus security that you have called 911.

  16. Seek Help • VGCC Counseling Services • Main Campus, in Building 8 • (252) 738-3328 • Franklin Campus, in room F103 • (919) 496-1567, ext. 3603 • (252) 738-3603 • Creedmoor Campus, in room G112 • (919) 528-4737 ext. 3518 • (252) 738-3518

  17. Seek Help • Dial 211 • This is a free resource and referral system sponsored by United Way and is available to anyone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Callers are put in contact with local agencies and organizations related to a variety of community services, such as family services, health services, mental health services, legal services, etc.

  18. Links • http://www.vgcc.edu/Security/index.cfm • http://www.vgcc.edu/CounselingServices/index.cfm • http://nc211.bowmansystems.com/?option=com_cpx • http://www.fivecountymha.org/

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