bullying &

harassment
We will not
Cardijn College.
tolerate
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Remember...
We all have the right
to be safe.
bullying &
harassment
Stop...
We can help ourselves
to be safe by talking
to people we trust.
At Cardijn
We value respect.
Every person is important and valued.
Everyone has the right to feel secure and
comfortable.
Basic Facts
Bullying is a violation of
basic human rights.
Bullying is illegal and can be
investigated by the police.
Bullying can devalue,
isolate and frighten
people.
If you know someone who is being
bullied, do something - stick up
for them, listen to them, tell someone.
Remember, if you do nothing you are
part of the problem.
What is it?
Bullying is a form of abuse and is intentional,
repeated intimidating behaivour by an individual
or group that causes distress, hurt or undue
pressure.
I ns pi r i ng t he bes t
Cardijn College students are our present and
our future. They have the right to grow and
to develop their full potential, physically,
emotionally and spiritually.
Adapted from the South Australian Catholic Child Protection Council Charter.
No further action
required
Record of incident
is put in student file
Save texts, emails,
online communication
Your
choice
Formal harassment
form is completed
A formal discussion
is held
Harassment stops
A consequence
is issued
Harassment stops
An informal
discussion is held
Harassment doesnt
stop
Some Examples of Harassment
Physical
Hitting, punching or pushing you
Getting a gang or group together to frighten
or humiliate you
Verbal
Threatening you
Calling you names or putting you down
Making degrading comments about your
culture and/or your background
Making negative comments about your
appearance
Social
Hiding or destroying your property
Making suggestive comments
Touching and brushing up against you, when
you have asked them not to
Cyber bullying
Using social network sites to bully or harass
others, eg:
- posting inappropriate comments or
images
- spreading rumours
- uploading and sharing inappropriate
videos/photos etc
Interview with
Deputy Principal
Deputy or Heads
of School are notified -
appropriate action taken
Parents/Guardians
are notified
What can you do?
It stops
Possible
actions
include
Interview with
Principal
Reported to Police
It doesnt stop
Ignore it/do nothing
Cyber bullying Bullying/Harassment
Block the person
online
Confront the person
harassing or bullying
you - tell them to stop
Incident reported
to a teacher
- teacher investigates