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  1. 4. People who __________ : These People actively comfort the person being bullied and may come to the person's defense when bullying occurs.
  2. 5. People who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviors into adulthood. People who bully are more likely to: Abuse substances in adolescence and as adults, Get into fights, vandalize property, and drop out of school, Have __________ convictions and traffic citations as adults , Be abusive toward their romantic partners, spouses, or people as adults
  3. 8. When bullying is sufficiently serious and based on race/ethnicity, national origin, or religion, it may be considered discriminatory __________.
  4. 13. __________ bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. __________ bullying includes: Leaving someone out on purpose, Telling other people not to be friends with someone, Spreading rumors about someone, Embarrassing someone in public
  5. 14. Some people who experience trauma and bullying may have strong __________ of distress, while other people may appear desensitized. As an example, a study on bullying and post-traumatic stress found that some people may repress their thoughts or __________ about what took place. This can lead to numbness or loss of interest in activities.
  6. 15. These People remain separate from the bullying situation. They neither reinforce the bullying behavior nor defend the person being bullied. Some may watch what is going on but do not provide feedback about the situation to show they are on anyone’s side. Even so, providing an audience may encourage the bullying behavior. These people often want to help, but don’t know how. Learn how to be "more than a bystander."
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  1. 1. Every individual is different and incidents that traumatize one person may not affect another. As stated by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), people or teens who have been exposed to trauma and ___________ may be more likely to bully others and be bullied.
  2. 2. People who__________ : These People are not directly involved in the bullying behavior but they give the bullying an audience. They will often laugh or provide support for the People who are engaging in bullying. This may encourage the bullying to continue.
  3. 3. __________ bullying is saying or writing mean things. __________ bullying includes: Teasing, Name-calling, Inappropriate comments, Taunting, Threatening to cause harm
  4. 6. People who are __________ : These people are the targets of bullying behavior. Some factors put People at more risk of being bullied, but not all People with these characteristics will be bullied. Sometimes, these people may need help learning how to respond to bullying.
  5. 7. A study on bullying and post-traumatic __________ also found that people may experience intrusive thoughts, such as sudden flashbacks of their bullying experience.
  6. 8. People who witness bullying are more likely to: Have increased mental ___________ problems, including depression and anxiety, Miss or skip school
  7. 9. Bullying can have lasting impacts on everyone involved: the person being bullied; bystanders who witness the bullying; and the person who bullies others. In fact, bullying is considered an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). ACEs are potentially __________ events that can have negative, lasting effects on a person's development, the way they interact with others, and how they perform in school. Research has shown that people reporting more ACEs may be more likely to exhibit bullying behavior.
  8. 10. __________ bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. __________ bullying includes: Hitting/kicking/pinching, Spitting, Tripping/pushing, Taking or breaking someone’s things, Making mean or rude hand gestures
  9. 11. People who __________ : These people engage in bullying behavior towards their peers. There are many risk factors that may contribute to the person's involvement in the behavior. Often, these students require support to change their behavior and address any other challenges that may be influencing their behavior.
  10. 12. People who __________ : These People may not start the bullying or lead in the bullying behavior, but serve as an "assistant" to People who are bullying. These People may encourage the bullying behavior and occasionally join in.