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  1. Define the following terms:

    a harass
    b victimise
    c innuendo
    d manipulation
    e intimidation
    f extortion
    g vulnerable
    h ethos
  2. For each of the indications of bullying listed, outline what bullying behaviour it may cause.
  3. Suggest some communication and assertiveness skills that would help children to deal effectively with bullying.
  4. An effective antibullying policy includes disciplinary action that is nonviolent and not reflective of bullying behaviours. Outline some appropriate actions schools could use to deal with bullies.
  5. As a class, investigate you own school's antibullying policy. Find out how and when it was developed, who was involved in its development, how it is implemented and monitored, strategies it uses and how it is evaluated. Evaluate the policy, highlighting its strengths and indicating what you would change and why, and how you would change these features.

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