Saugerties CSD

RICCARDI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Social Worker - DASA Coordinatior

Ms. Arlene Parsi, LCSW

aparsi@saugerties.k12.ny.us (845) 247-6870 (Ext. 7227)

If you see something, say something.

We are responsible for making schools safe.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Mobile mental Health Team (844) 277-4820 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. accesssupports.org

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline * They can provide free and confidential support 24/7

911 * Call if you or someone near you is having a life threatening emergency

Child Protective Service Hotline Number (800) 635-1522 *If you suspect a child is at harm or risk

Astor Counseling Centers Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 340-4105 Fax: (845) 340-4053

Behavioral Urgent Care Mental Health or Substance Abuse Kingston, NY (888) 750-2266

Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222

Distinctions: Conflict and Bullying & Harassment

(power differential is essential element)

CONFLICT Bullying

Equal power between participants Unequal power between student who bullies and the target of the bullying

Issue or problem at center of conflict No apparent issue or problem between students

One incident or isolated Usually a pattern of behavior

Usually not intentional Target of behavior usually selected

Not usually a source of ongoing anxiety Target of bullying can feel anxious/fearful

Each participant is able to defend one self Target of bullying has difficult time defending self

Goal of action is not to control or manipulate Goal is to negatively affect the target

Actions are not audience dependent An audience plays a big part in bullying

Willingness to solve problem - resolve issue Student who bullies often denies there is problem

Mediation is a way to resolve issue Mediation exacerbates the issue

We take the safety and emotional well being of all of our students very seriously, and strive to provide an educational environment that is free of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Please call with questions and concerns.