Bullying - It May Not Be Your Fault - But It IS Your Responsibility for Safety

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How To Avoid Being a Target for Bullying

Rigby (2002), who is a respected researcher on the topic of bullying, nationally and internationally, states:

“Bullying involves a desire to hurt + hurtful action + a power imbalance + (typically) repetition + an unjust use of power + evident enjoyment by the aggressor and generally a sense of being oppressed on the part of the victim.” (p 51)

"Children Who Bully Look For Easy Targets" 

10 Signs Children May Be an Easy Target for Bullying Behavior


Research has revealed a number of characteristics and behaviors that put children at risk for victimization.*

It may not be your fault that a someone chose to be a bully, but you can do something about it to change the fact that they are bullying you.  There is hope.   


1. Children signally perceived vulnerability - look like an easy target, scared or weak
2. Children they think won't tell or enforce a consequence
3. Children they think they can control  (usually through intimidation, mocking, threats and so on.)
4. Children who they think they can provoke a reaction - usually anger or hurt
5. Children who do not know how to deny opportunity "take the bait and fall into the trap"
6. Children who pose no consequence to them
7. Children who react with exaggerated emotion such as crying or other outbursts
8. Children who just take the abuse, seem meek or quiet
9. Children who are "loners" or tend to isolate themselves or seem withdrawn
10. Children who have difficulty making friends easily

You can learn how to effectively handle bullying behavior.  The Arizona Bullying Intervention Initiative - Bully Prevention Project works with a team of dedicated specialists to help bully-proof and victim-target proof Arizona Children.

Arizona Bully Intervention Initiative
Bully Prevention Project
Nottingham Sword & Shield Security & USA Martial Arts Phoenix
4731 E. Greenway Road Suite 9-10
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone (602) 896-8721
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://ScottsdaleBodyguard.com

* Source: A Pilot Study of the Bullies to Buddies Training Program 

http://bullyproofingarizona.blogspot.com/

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Bullying Prompts Parental Action in Phoenix Arizona

You may have read the Phoenix papers headlines...

"Alleged bullying prompts parents pull kids from parochial school" -Phoenix News, AZFamily.com


"Former education secretary hosts Phoenix cyberbullying forum" -The Arizona Republic


"New Arizona bill would aim to stop bullying at schools" - AZfamily.com


"Arizona school officials address bullying"

"Bullying has been thrust again into national headlines with the suicide of a 15-year-old Massachusetts girl after months of threats and harassment."-AZCentral.com 

Every day, 160,000 students skip school because they fear being bullied, according to the PACER Center, a parent training and information center for families of children. According to the National Association of School Psychologists,

• 1 in 7 schoolchildren is a bully or victim
• Bullying affects 5 million school children in U.S.

A private Arizona statewide initiative by a local bodyguard security and law enforcement trainer provides resources, training and unconventional advice to parents, teachers and children to handle bullies without fighting.

Bad Bullying Advice

Unlike other programs this Bully Target Proofing Method trains children to learn how to solve bullying problems in unconventional ways.  There is a lot of bad, although well-intentioned, advice going around. Most often we're seeing prescription without diagnosis, a common problem in self defense advice.  

Zero Tolerance Bully Policies

Vilifying children as "bullies" and developing politically motivated, "zero tolerance" policies can create more problems and may increase bullying. Crippling children by allowing them to be labeled "victims" and seeking to blame others is problematic on several levels.  This approach only addresses the symptom and does little to solve the problem or give the child effective coping skills.  The AZ Bullying Intervention Initiative uses Bodyguard trainer John Nottingham's 5 Step Approach on How to Handle a Bully Without Fighting equips individuals to problem solve, demystify the bullying cycle and treats the problem at its core.

Unique Training on How To Deal With Bullies

The Bullies To Buddies Program Offers Clever Tips on Handling a Bully Without Fighting such as:

• Stay calm. Fear and stress management tools to learn to act rather than react.
• Prevent sending "Bully Me -I'm an Easy Target" signals
• Acting brave and projecting confidence. Developing strong social skills and leadership confidence and tools such as humor with a fun approach to role playing.
• Turn the bully into a buddy. Children are taught the person with the most friends almost always wins.

In addition to these skills this 3 pronged bully solutions approach develops parents, teachers and other advocacy.  

Treating the:

1. Child demonstrating bullying behavior - sometimes targets of bullying themselves

2. The targeted child of bullying 

3. The social environment that enables the bullying behavior, peers, environment, timing, etc.

Bullying Advocate Intervention

Parental and Teacher Skills: Leading Verbal Judo and role play with empowering body language.

• Be a Buddy, Protector Pal or a Hallway Hero.  Standing by and saying nothing encourages a bully.  
• Stepping up and standing up for someone is the right thing to do. 

Through using a series of Verbal Judo skills they teach to Law Enforcement and deflection techniques for bodyguards, the AZ Bully Intervention Initiative - Bullying Prevention Project trains individuals and groups how to:

• Recognize what makes a child a likely target for bullying and other early danger signs
• Prevent the motive, opportunity or ability for a bullying situation to form
• Know to to intervene and thwart bullying behavior 
• To recognize and avoid the HOT ZONES where bullying usually takes place

Parents learn How To Recognize Signs That Your Child is Being Bullied

Teachers learn where, how and when most bullying situations take place for students. Other material covered is cyber bullying, emotional bullying, physical bullying and more.

Research on Bullies 

National Association of School Psychologists

1 in 7 schoolchildren is a bully or victim

Bullying affects 5 million school children in U.S. 

British Medical Journal, September, 1999 Dr. Riittakerttu Kaltiala-Heino

Survey of 16,410 students ages 14-16 in Finland found:

1/3 of children who admitted to bullying frequently said they were also victims of bullying

Depression was as common among bullies as victims

Severe suicidal thoughts were more prevalent in bullies than victims

British Medical Journal, September, 1999 Chris Rissel

Survey of 3,918 Australian children ages 11-15 found:

Half of bullies were also targets of bullying, most were boys

Bullies who also were bullied had poorest psychosocial profile

These youth reported high rates of smoking as well as headaches, stomachaches, sadness and trouble sleeping

Victims scored highest on measures of loneliness, followed by bully/victims

The Arizona Bullying Intervention Initiative
The Bullying Prevention Project - Non-violent Bullying Self Defense Training
USA Martial Arts & Nottingham Sword & Shield Security
4731 E. Greenway Suite 9-10
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone (602) 896-8721
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://NottinghamSwordandShieldSecurity.com
http://ScottsdaleBodyguard.com

BULLY FREE Event for School Children in Phoenix Arizona

PHOENIX SCHOOL CHILDREN – BULLY FREE! 

Grade School Bullying | Middle School Bullying | High School Bullying

Sponsored by The Arizona Bully Intervention Initiative - Bully Proof Project

On each Wednesday evening in the month of March, USA Martial Arts Phoenix will be hosting a series of free “Bully Busters - How To Turn Bullies Into Buddies” seminar for children, in order to demonstrate methods of defending and defusing potential situations involving bullies. Participants will be taught how to "Deter, Detect, Deflect and Defend" themselves against abuse from other children using Verbal Judo diffusion techniques, recognizing warning signs early, and brains over brawn violence-prevention social skills.

"The battle avoided cannot be lost." -Caine from the TV series Kung Fu quoting Sun Tzu

The message USA Martial Arts Phoenix staff teaches is that “the highest goal of the martial artist is to prevent violence before it starts”. Other practical lessons from martial arts wisdom include,

"Who is mighty? One who can make friends out of enemies." 

The students will practice various methods of practical and proper use of last resort self defense (only what is necessary to keep from being injured and escape) during the seminar, and afterward will earn a certificate recognize the completion of their training. Interested students will have the option of continuing their education by enrolling for membership at the martial arts school at introductory rates.

Your child may be a target for bullying but they do not have to be a victim.  Unlike other programs promoting "anti-bully" themes in which children are labeled weak self pitying "victims", our program promotes individual responsibility, empowerment and learning skills that can help a child for life. There is hope!  

• Our three pronged Bullying Intervention approach treats the targeted child of bullying, the bullying behavior as well as the social environment enabling bullying.  
• Our 5 step How to Turn a Bully into a Buddy process encourages strong social skills, confidence building and uses common sense before self defense. Unlike other programs, we'll actually show your child simple and effective "last resort" defensive techniques in case they are physically attacked.
• Children enjoy the exciting martial arts format and learn that they can avoid a fight and still walk away with dignity like a Black Belt.
• Children learn the 3 Shields Strategy and "Bullying Word Blocks" from Verbal Judo, using humor, fear management skills.
• Other children learn the value of being a "Hallway Hero" and "Protector Pal"
• This AZ Bullying Prevention Program avoids the political labeling and the failing mindset of "BAD BULLY", "HELPLESS VICTIM" and reveals the danger posed to children in having politically motivated "zero tolerance" policies that lack common sense. The research will shock you.
• Unlike other Bully programs, this one is designed to protect children, rather than only protect the schools and administrators from legal liability (although it will do that too).
• Prevents blame shifting from children, parents, teachers and school administration by promoting responsibility, communication, mutual respect and common sense problem solving.
• Gives hurting people the help, compassion and resources they need to change it.

USA Martial Arts Phoenix AZ is committed to community awareness, working in tandem with our local schools and through community events, in order to promote a safe environment for our children.

For more information on how your child can learn our proven method to prevent bullying contact:

The Arizona Bullying Intervention Initiative

Bully Prevention Program "How To Stop Bullying"

USA Martial Arts Phoenix

4731 E. Greenway Rd. Suite 9

Phoenix, Arizona 85032

602-896-8721

Sponsors:

NottinghamSwordandShieldSecurity.com Phoenix Arizona
ScottsdaleBodyguard.com Scottsdale Arizona
USA-MartialArts.com Phoenix Arizona
USAMartialArtsSchools.com Antioch Illinois
John Nottingham NTS

MMA Fighting Hall of Famer Frank Shamrock Announces Anti-Bullying Campaign on Youtube.com

Here is a special message from MMA legend Frank Shamrock on the launch of his new Stand Together Against Bullying by your friends at the Arizona Bully Intervention Project.

Stand Together To Prevent Bullying Website http://www.standtogether.us/Stand_Together.htm
Frank Shamrock's "STAND TOGETHER" announces new logo to symbolize the social problem of bullying and further reflects what we need to do about it, Stand Together.

Arizona Bully Intervention Initiative - Bullying Prevention Project
Bully Education, Resources and Training for Parents, Teachers and Children
For Seminars, School Talks, Bully Information or our Unique 5 Step Bully Proof Method contact:
John Nottingham
4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone (602) 896-8721
Community Partners In Education
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://NottinghamSwordandShieldSecurity.com

MMA Fighting Legend Frank Shamrock Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

Arizona Bully Proof Training is a proud supporter of Stand Together, an anti-bullying campaign started by UFC and Strikeforce legend Frank Shamrock.  After retiring from professional mixed martial arts fighting in June of 2010, Frank has been busy promoting his newest endeavor, Stand Together.

His tagline, "Stand Together With Me Against Bullying" capitalizes on his public persona and celebrity status to spread the word about stopping bullying.

Formerly fighting in the cage, Mr. Shamrock is now fighting to raise awareness about the problem of bullying. We Stand Together Against Bullying founded by Frank Shamrock, is an international non-profit campaign to combat bullying around the world.

According to MMAfighting.com, Shamrock had spent most of the last decade in one institutionalized setting or another, whether it was group homes, youth crisis centers, or prison. His adopted father, Bob Shamrock, pointed him in the direction of the Lion's Den, then an unknown gym for a mostly unknown sport, and run by Frank's adopted older brother Ken. The first day Shamrock walked in the door, he was told he'd be getting a "tryout."  

He would go on to stardom as a 5 time World Champion and be one of the most winning MMA fighters of the next decade.  But there is more to this man than cage fighting and muscles.

"If we all Stand Together: there will be no Bullies in our world." - Frank Shamrock, UFC Champion

You can visit the Stand Together website here and watch videos of some of todays most popular Mixed Martial Arts Fighters taking a stand against bullying.
Stand Together Website with Online Resources
http://www.standtogether.us/Stand_Together.html

Mr. Shamrock also has a Facebook page where he encourages you to speak up and share their experiences with bullying.
Facebook Stand Together
http://www.facebook.com/pages/We-Stand-Together/151130074930179 

Stand Up Together and follow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/standuptogether

Arizona Bully Proof Training
Arizona Bully Intervention Initiative | Arizona Bully Solutions Project
4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone (602) 896-8721
Partners in Education
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://NottinghamExecutiveSecurity.com

New Arizona Safe Schools Act Bill Aims to Prevent Bullying in Schools

Can Legislation Reduce Bullying in Arizona Schools?

• Can we have our representatives enact new laws to help protect children?
• Does this have any impact on the lives of Arizona's children?
• How exactly will this law reduce bullying? 
• What research supports this action of enacting new AZ legislation?
• Should this be up to the government or in the control of parents, teachers, school boards and local communities?
• Is Bullying legislation needed?
• How will this affect your child?

These questions and more are being debated with a new bill that aims to halt bullying at schools in Arizona.

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/New-bill-would-aim-to-put-a-stop-to-bullying-at-schools-116197719.html
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/politics/state_politics/arizona-safe-schools-act-introduced-02142011
Sam Holdren with Equality Arizona helped write the bill. 

“It does so in a way that ensures schools are protecting all children from bullying and harassment regardless of their background, including their sexual orientation and gender identity,” Holden explained. “Without that language schools then ignore their responsibility to protect these kids and then we see some really serious consequences.”

SB 1549: Schools, Anti-Bullying, Electronic Media 
Click Here for a fact sheet/summary of the bill source: Fox News


Arizona Safe Schools Act passes, teachers will be trained further on how to address bullying issues at school.

Keep Up To Date With SB1549 Arizona Safe Schools Act

BILL STATUS OVERVIEW

Source: http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/legtext/50leg/1r/bills/sb1549o.asp

SB1549

SPONSORS:

SCHAPIRA

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TITLE:

schools; anti-bullying; electronic media.

SENATE FIRST READ:

02/01/11

SENATE SECOND READ:

02/02/11

COMMITTEES:	ASSIGNED	COMMITTEES	ACTION
	02/02/11	ED	02/14/11	HELD
	02/02/11	RULES

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Would you like practical training in how to effectively handle bullies without fighting?


Arizona Bully Proof Training
The Bully Solution For Parents, Teachers and Children
4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
(602) 896-8721
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://ScottsdaleExecutiveSecurity.com

Justin Bieber on Bullying from the Ellen TV Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFq2plAG4pA&feature=related
Ellen, Dr. Phil, Oprah, Justin Bieber Talk about Bullying

Justin Bieber takes a stand against bullying on an appearance on Ellen.  Here's a quote from Justin Bieber.

"I just wanted to say there's nothing cool about being a bully.  If you're getting bullied make sure to tell someone and you know, it gets better.  If you're a bystander, make sure to step in and help out."

More and more celebrities and leaders are speaking out on the topic of bullying.  The Ellen show has devoted significant effort and time to the cause as well as Dr. Phil, Oprah and many other mainstream television shows.  The Justin Bieber clip above of from the Ellen show where Justin Bieber makes frequent appearances.

While most of these shows send a message to improve "awareness", few if any do anything to address the physical bullying.  Our Bullying Prevention Program teaches all phases of the bullying prevention and resolution process including physical intervention options.

Thanks to Ellen, Dr. Phil, Oprah, Justin Bieber and others for taking a stand and speaking out about bullying.

If you want more information on bullying in Arizona, seminars, school talks or training contact:


The Arizona Bully Prevention Project 
An Arizona Bully Intervention Training Initiative
4731. E. Greenway Rd Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
Telephone (602) 896-8721

Finding Hope in Hopeless Times of Bullying - The Ryan Halligan Story

The lessons learned from Ryan Halligan, a bullied boy who lost hope, resonate with parents, teachers and those who understand the pain of bullying.

Many suffer in silence
Depression is a silent killer
Sometimes bullying can contribute to an already challenging situation.

There is hope.  There are answers. There are solutions that really work.

The Arizona Bully Initiative
Arizona Bully Proof Training - Arizona Bully Education Project
4731 E. Greenway Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
(602) 896-8721
Facebook:  Arizona Bully Education Project

The Ryan Halligan Story - Arizona Bully Intervention Project

Ryan was bullied.  He reached out for help and did what people told him.  He asked his Dad if he would teach him to fight so he could defend himself.  His father, much like any loving Dad, took his son into the basement, put on the boxing gloves and taught him what he knew about dealing with bullies.

What Ryans parents did not know was the the depth of the battle going on inside their boy.  Tormented by ongoing bullying at school, then later online through cyberbullying, Ryan suffered and felt he had no escape - no alternatives.  Ryan Halligan committed suicide by hanging himself.  Now his father speaks to school children all over the country and delivers his message of hope and love to all children who feel like his son.

Friends, there is hope.  You may have tried other things, you may feel trapped right now but there are people who care and tools to help you make this stop.

The Arizona Bully Initiative is a Bully Intervention Project that provides education, public speaking, tools, information and resources to help stop bullying.

For more information visit us on Facebook or one of our affiliate Partners In Education:
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://ScottsdaleExecutiveSecurity.com

Arizona Bully Project - Bully Proof Training For Parents, Teachers and Children

Dear Parents and Teachers:


Do you remember seeing kids get bullied?
Did it happen to you when you were a kid? How did it make you feel?
Do you remember the names of the bullies when you were a kid? 


This Special Training Class Will Reveal…

• How To Easily Spot and Read The Bully.
• How To Defeat The Bully WITHOUT Fighting or Violence.
• The Secret Word That Always Stops The Bully In His Tracks
• The Little Known Strategies For Dealing With Mental & Cyber Bullying
• How To Deal With a Bully – In The Real World!
• Much Much More

Bully Information, Resources, Training and Advice
The Arizona Bully Project
Bully Proof Training For Parents, Teachers and Children
USA Martial Arts Phoenix | Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards
4731 E. Greenway Road Suite 9
Phoenix, Arizona 85032
(602) 896-8721
http://USA-MartialArts.com
http://ScottsdaleBodyguard.com

Arizona Bully Proof Project - Training Teachers, Parents and Children How To Handle Bullies

Bully Proof Training Arizona

How to stop a bully, bullies and bullying behavior. A private initiative sponsored by a collaborative effort of USA Martial Arts Phoenix and Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguards

• 160,000 children cut school every day in the United States to avoid a bully. --National Education Association. 
• A majority of the school shootings have been linked to cases of excessive bullying - U.S. Secret Service. 
• Studies have shown that adults who were bullied as children have a much higher level of depression and lower self-esteem than those who were not.

Our mission is to STOP this epidemic of bullying and prepare our children for life!!!

Bullies To Buddies | How To Defeat a Bully Without Fighting

A 5 Step 3 Pronged Assertiveness and Bully Proof Course

Designed for Children in part by leading training experts!

Everyday our kids are in EXPOSURE ZONES where inappropriate and often violent behavior occurs. This course teaches children how to handle the various difficult situations that arise everyday.

In a fun and lively environment, this program addresses the following:



Dealing With Bullies:

• Playground altercations
• How to handle name calling and teasing
• Protecting personal “space” and possessions
• Setting boundaries against inappropriate touch or attention
• Assessing appropriate defense and how NOT to start a fight
• How to physically break away and escape the grasp of a would be abductor

Children gain CONFIDENCE with the new assertive choices they learn to apply in a wide variety of situations. Our students are less likely to react out of anger or fear, or have to use physical resistance after asserting proper awareness skills and appropriate de-escalation behavior. This course is invaluable to help kids deal with bullies that are taking advantage of the zero tolerance rules at school!

Arizona Bully Proof Project

USA Martial Arts | Nottingham Sword & Shield Security Bodyguard Training

4731 E. Greenway Rd Suite 9

Phoenix, Arizona 85032

http://USA-MartialArts.com 

(602) 896-8721