DON'T DO IT... BECAUSE YOU'RE LOVED

According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the US, suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers. Accidents and homicide being before it. Suicide is an act many teenagers see as a last resort to escape bullying. I really truly hope you will never consider suicide an option. Why you ask, because you are loved. Think of your parents, your friends, your teachers and even your pets. No matter who you, what you did or what other people think I know that it will get better over time.

 

CONTENT PROPOSAL

CONTENT PROPOSAL

Our group, Olaf Buddies, chose to do a campaign on providing support for people who have been bullied or are at this point being bullied. We saw that there are quite a few blogs about stopping bullying and what bullying is but very few that actually provide the bullied with support they may be afraid to seek.

OBJECTIVE

Our objective was to be able to play a support role for teenagers that are dealing with bullying or have been bullied before because in a lot of cases teenagers choose to suffer in silence rather than tell someone as they think that if they speak up it will just lead to more humiliation. Being teenagers ourselves we know how much damage bullying can do and how difficult it is to admit to being bullied.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Our target audience are Singaporeans between the ages of 15 and 20 who have faced the trauma of being bullied or are being face with it now. Being teenagers living in Singapore we know about a lot of the thing that people deal with on normal days and what types of bullying are common. Also we have all viewed and some of us even experienced bullying on a very personal level.

TOOLS WE WOULD LIKE TO USE IN OUR CAMPAIGN

Our group wanted to use not only pictures, quotes and blog posts but also things like interviews with teenagers that have been bullied, are being bullied and even people that have bullied in the past as we decided that it would provide a more intimate feeling for the campaign. Also we would like to use short anti-bullying clips that we shot in order to again create a more intimate appeal and also provide a more visual campaign as we decided that visuals are very powerful.

INFORMATION/IDEAS WE WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN OUR CAMPAIGN

We as a group would like to spread awareness about the different types of bullying as we decided it was important for people to know that there are different types of bullying and what they are. We would like to also include that self- harm; self-hatred and suicide do not help and are more harm than good. The last thing we would like to do is to tell our audience that no matter what they think they are not alone that there are other people suffering and that there is always someone who cares.

“There is nothing funny about threatening to harm someone or his or her family. I believe in freedom of speech, but I do not believe in violence towards other human beings. I believe people have their moments of frustrations, anger and feelings of inadequacy. However, when a person’s insecurities and failures in life push them to make threats--- people of common sense take action, in order to protect their family. ” 
― Shannon L. Alder

“I just sit there where she tells me to and don’t make a fuss. If I answer back she gets loud and shouty. I don’t want everyone seeing how badly she pushes me around.
It’s best just to take it.
God knows what people must think of me - some nervous, quiet drip with no opinion probably. It wouldn’t be far off the truth I should have stood up to Sally years ago, but she’d make my life I did...” 
― Dawn O'Porter, Paper Aeroplanes

INFORMATION ABOUT BULLYING: BULLYING IN 3 FORMS

INFORMATION ABOUT BULLYING: BULLYING IN 3 FORMS

Bullying can be classified in 3 forms physical, cyber and verbal. It's a cruel and hateful thing that many have suffered through without any guidance or support. You may enjoy dancing or playing sports however the effects of bullying may prevent you from ever enjoying those hobbies ever again. This post is here to help you to learn more about the different types of bullying and what they are.

PHYSICAL BULLYING

The aim of physical bullying is to create a sense of superiority and control over the victim. The offender is usually more aggressive and  physically larger than the victim. With physical bullying the victims are usually offended multiple times and this can include stealing, punching, kicking, spiting and pushing

CYBER BULLYING

Cyber bullying is the act of bullying through a technological platform like Facebook or texting the problem with cyber bullying is that places that should be safe havens like home and school are no longer safe as cyber bullying occurs 24/7 and where ever you go. Depression and isolation can be one of the side effects of cyber bullying may creates harm in the long run.

VERBAL BULLYING

 Verbal bullying often includes things like name calling, insulting, gossiping and teasing. The aggressor in this type of bullying often uses it to feel superior to the victim as they usually have very low self esteem and use the bullying to make themselves feel better and increase where they sit socially.

TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYIN

TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYING

Amanda Todd, 15, Rachel Ehkme, 13, Sinead Taylor, 15, Nicola Ann Raphael, 16 and Aaron Dugmore, 9, these are but some of the many bully victims who have committed suicide. Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults? Bulling is a cruel hateful thing that crushes dreams and tears apart peoples self-esteem and yet it has been inflicted on so many who haven't and don't deserve it. As said by Elanor Roosevelt, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" so don't let the bullies take control of you because it's your life not there's.