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Whale TrappingItalic text is a term used in Anti-Bullying education.

The phrase has recently become a buzzword in Anti-Bully education in the following states: California, Arizona, Oregon, Florida and New York. The phrase broken down simply means, "Catching bullies in the act of bullying". Currently, there is not a known professional taking credit for this phrase but many respected professionals are using this phrase to train their staff members. It is speculated that the reason for choosing the whale as the animal to trap is due to the large nature of the whale. Trainers want the audience to understand the seriousness of bullying in the school system. Many teachers report liking the term because its coded and students not aware that they are speaking about bullying. This discretion protects the confidentiality and dignity of students.

While this phrase is still in its beginning stages, it is speculated that many states will use this phrasing in their anti-bullying training.