Bullying
Bullying is defined as:
 Aggressive
behavior or
intentional harm-doing which is
carried out repeatedly and over
time in an interpersonal
relationship characterized by an
imbalance of power.
Bullying can also be:
 Harassment
 Hate
Crime
 Hazing
 Initiations
Bullying can happen
 At
school
 In college
 At home
 At work
 On the road
 Public places
 On the internet
 On cell phones
Bullying characteristics:
 Aggressive
 Intentional
 Repeated
 Power
over victim
Bullying is
 Humiliating
 Harmful
 Insulting
 Ridiculing
 Taunting
Bullying can include

Comments

Rumors

Threats

Request for sexual favors

Suggestive or offensive jokes

Social exclusion
Bullying is often
 Based
on person’s sexual
orientation, gender identification,
religion, race, age, marital status,
disability, physical appearance or
characteristic, etc.
Bullying can be

Considered a hate crime. Victims may
seek legal advice and take legal action if
bullying is based on race, gender
identification, sexual orientation, religion,
or disability.

There are laws to protect all people
against hate crimes.
VGCC Code of Conduct

“Students of all college programs,
curriculum and non-curriculum, will be
expected to conduct themselves at all
times as mature and responsible
individuals and should show a high regard
for college facilities, property, and for the
personal rights and property of others.”
VGCC Code of Conduct
 “Students
may be suspended or
dismissed for conduct that is
considered in violation of the Student
Code of Conduct while on campus or
while participating in school-sponsored
activities either on or off campus.”
What can the victim do?

Report bullying/harassment to school officials

Keep record of contact or harassment to establish a pattern
of behavior

Save evidence from the harasser (email, voice-mail, notes,
internet postings, etc.)

Avoid being alone on campus
◦ You can call campus security for escort

Do not retaliate!

Seek legal advice if bullying continues
What can the witness do?

Report it to school officials

Encourage victim to report it to officials

Be a listening ear for the victim

Reassure the victim it is not his/her fault

If you are safe, stand up to the bully for the victim

Do not retaliate
Contact Campus Security

Email newtons@vgcc.edu to make a report

Main Campus,
◦ Building 2, Room 2113 in the Student Lounge
◦ Pick up any red phone on campus
◦ 252-738-3373

South Campus
◦ (919) 528-4737

Franklin Campus
◦ (919) 496-1567

Warren Campus
◦ (252) 257-1900
Call 911

Call 911 if you have been the victim of a
crime, or witness a crime, or there is an
emergency on campus, and make the
report immediately.

Then notify campus security that you
have called 911.
Seek Help

VGCC Counseling Services
◦ Main Campus, in Building 8
 (252) 738-3328
◦ Franklin Campus, in room F103
 (919) 496-1567, ext. 3603
 (252) 738-3603
◦ Creedmoor Campus, in room G112
 (919) 528-4737 ext. 3518
 (252) 738-3518
Seek Help

Dial 211
◦ This is a free resource and referral system
sponsored by United Way and is available to
anyone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
◦ Callers are put in contact with local agencies
and organizations related to a variety of
community services, such as family services,
health services, mental health services, legal
services, etc.
Links

http://www.vgcc.edu/Security/index.cfm

http://www.vgcc.edu/CounselingServices/i
ndex.cfm

http://nc211.bowmansystems.com/?option
=com_cpx

http://www.fivecountymha.org/