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What to Do If Your Child is Being Bullied If your child is being bullied at school, this can be a very painful experience for you child and your family. We are doing all we can at school to put a stop to bullying. Here are some additional things you can do to support your child if he or she is being bullied: Never tell your child to ignore the bullying. Dont blame your child for the bullying. Dont assume your child did something to provoke the bullying. Allow your child to talk about his or her bullying experiences. Write down what is shared. Empathize with your child. Tell him or her that bullying is wrong, that it is not his or her fault, and that you are glad he or she had the courage to tell you about it. If you disagree with how your child handled the bullying situation, dont criticize him or her. Do not encourage physical retaliation. Check your emotions. Although it is difcult, step back and consider the next steps carefully. Contact the school immediately, and work closely with the school personnel to help solve the problem. Teach your child safety strategies, such as how to seek help from an adult. Make sure your child has a safe and loving home environment. If you or your child need additional help, seek help from a school counselor and/or mental health professional.

Hamilton Central School Districts Rules Against Bullying Rule 1: We will not bully others. Rule 2: We will try to help students who are bullied. Rule 3: We will try to include students who are left out. Rule 4: If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.
How to Report Bullying Whether you are a victim of bullying or you witness bullying, there are ways to report acts of bullying to an adult. Tell an adult. It can be any teacher or employee that works at H.C.S. By Email: hcssafe@hamiltoncentral.org By Texting Bullybuster: Send message to 50911 In message, type hcsbully(space) followed by your message Example: hcsbully I was bullied on the bus ride home today by John Smith. Contact the HCS Counseling Department at (315) 824-6327 or stop by at anytime during the school day.

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The Hamilton Central School District is committed to safeguarding the right of all students within the school district to learn in an environment that is free from all forms of bullying and/or discrimination. We will do everything within our power to ensure that every student will be protected and be given the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and caring environment.

With ignorance comes fear- from fear comes bigotry. Education is the key to acceptance. Kathleen Patel

Tips for Parents:

What to Do If Your Child Bullies Others If your child bullies other children at school, it will to be stopped. We are doing a number of things at school to prevent bullying and to stop bullying once it occurs. Here are some things that you can do at home to help. Thank you for your help in making our school a safe and positive place. Make it clear to your child that you take bullying seriously and it is not okay. Make rules within your family for your childs behavior. Praise your child for following the rules and use nonphysical and logical consequences when rules are broken. Spend lots of time with your child and keep track of his or her activities. Find out who your childs friends are and how they spend their free time. Share your concerns with your childs teacher, counselor, and/or principal. Work together to send a clear message to your child that his/her bullying must stop. If you need more help, talk with a school counselor and/or mental health professional.

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Tips for Parents:
What to Do If Your Child Witnesses Bullying Many children are observers or bystanders in cases of bullying at school. It is important that even students who are bystanders in a bullying situation take action to get help so the bullying stops. We are taking steps to teach this important information to students at school. Here are some things you can do to support these efforts at home. If your child talks to you about the bullying that he or she witnesses at school, you are encouraged to do the following: Teach your child how to get help without getting hurt. Encourage your child to verbally intervene if it is safe to do so, by saying such things as: Cool it! This isnt going to solve anything. Tell your child not to cheer on or even quietly watch bullying. This only encourages a child who bullies- who wants to be the center of attention. Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult about the bullying. This is not tattling- it is an act of courage and safety. Suggest going to an adult with a friend, if that will make it easier. Help your child support others who tend to be bullied and teach them to include these children in activities. Praise and reward quiet acts of courage where your child tried to do the right thing to stop bullying, even if he or she was not successful. Work with your child to practice specic ways he or she can help stop bullying. For example, role-play with him or her what he or she could say or do to help someone who is being bullied. Teach your child about other people who have taken a stand and found the courage and strength to make difcult choices.
These lists have been adapted from a publication originally created for Take a Stand. Lend a Hand. Stop Bullying Now! a campaign of the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Did You Know?

That you most students want to help when they see acts of bullying. They do not nd it funny or acceptable. That you can be punished at school for cyberbullying done at home. That you can make a difference in someones life by just nding the courage to act when you see bullying.

Logical Consequences Logical consequences can be used to reinforce that you take bullying seriously. One logical consequence that can be used when a rule is broken is to remove privileges. Losing rights is a powerful tool that can help parents teach children that you provide him or her with certain privileges. Taking away a cell phone, the car, or a favorite activity can help your child realize that privileges are earned and there is an expectation of behavior in order to maintain the privileges you provide. If your child breaks a family rule, have your child earn his or her privilege back. Look for a change in behavior before returning the privilege.

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