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.