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Teens Pages & Resources
Harassment is a continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property, on school bus, or at a school-sponsored function including, but not limited to, written, electronic, verbal, or physical acts that are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any characteristic of a student, or by the association of a student, or by the association of a student with an individual who has a particular characteristic, if the characteristic falls into one of the catergories of personal characteristic contained in the model policy adopted by the department or the local board.
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Every year, countless Alabama students endure painful encounters with peers, in person, as well as through the Internet. The Stop Bullying in Alabama web site provides anti-bullying resources for students, parents, teachers, and school administrators to help fight this pervasive problem.This site will help you find resources that can help combat bullying.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is when a person or group of people repeatedly uses words or actions to intentionally cause physical or emotional harm to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.
Example: One's attire, diminutive stature, inability to do something well (like throw a ball)
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The Teens Against Bullying Web site is a relevant, edgy, and unique educational resource for bullying prevention designed to engage, empower and educate all teens. Information is presented in an innovative, engaging and interactive style. There are solutions—creative resources that all teens—can use to educate other teens and young people and to raise awareness in their community or to help other teens in bullying situations.
PACER partners with Galderma, Seventeen to Help Banish Bullying
Resources for Students
Teens live in a world of pressure and stress. Harassment can make an already tension-filled life even worse. Although physical bullying remains a serious problem, new forms of communication have led to unforseen threats. Teens can be hassled through the phone, texting, e-mail, and social networking sites. Alabama Against Bullies provides resources to help teens cope. The resources below may help you realize that you are not alone!
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What is Harassment?
According to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) it is when actions arising from legally protected status such as race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
Example: Starting rumors about one's sexual preference, sending inappropriate photos by cell or email.
Research indicates that peer intervention is the most effective way to prevent bullying in schools. To encourage students to speak up on behalf of their peers, PACER is partnering with Galderma Laboratories, L.P., the makers of Epiduo Gel®, for the "Banish Bullying" campaign promoted by Seventeen
magazine. Teens are being encouraged to share stories and tips on how to prevent bullying in their schools and communities. The goal is to spark a conversation among teens that results in positive action on behalf of their peers, and Galderma will award $5,000 to the school of the student who submits the best tip.
