Steps to Respect
Themes Taught in Steps to Respect
Joining a Group
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Stand nearby, look, and listen.
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Say something positive or ask questions.
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Ask to play or join.
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Say something helpful or find a way to help.
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Ask again to play or join.
Assertiveness Steps
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Get Calm – Take three deep breaths. Between each breath, say two or three short words that remind you to get calm.
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Stand straight and tall.
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Look at the person you are speaking to.
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Say what you mean in a strong, clear, respectful voice.
Three R’s of Bullying
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Recognize
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Refuse
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Report
Recognizing Bullying
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Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It happens when someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving someone out on purpose.
Reporting Isn’t Tattling
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Reporting is telling an adult to keep someone safe
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Tattling is telling an adult to get someone in trouble
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Anytime is a good time to report bullying
Bystander Power
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Be a part of the bullying solution and help stop bullying
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Report bullying to an adult.
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Refuse to let others be bullied.
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Don’t watch bullying.
Working It Out
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Respectfully ask, “What is wrong?”
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Listen carefully and think about your friend’s point of view
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Figure out what to do to make it better
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Ask yourself, “Is it working?” If it is not working, try something else