What works in bullying prevention?
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January 20, 2010 by
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There are many school-based bullying prevention programs. Although they vary in size and scope, the most promising programs incorporate the following characteristics:
- focus on creating a school-wide environment, or climate that discourages bullying,
- Surveys of students to assess the nature and extent of bullying behavior and attitudes toward bullying,
- Training to prepare staff to recognize and respond to bullying,
- Development of consistent rules against bullying,
- Review and enhancement of the school’s disciplinary code related to bullying behavior,
- Classroom activities to discuss issues related to bullying,
- Integration of bullying prevention themes across the curriculum,
- Individual and group work with children who have been bullied,
- Individual work with children who have bullied their peers,
- Involvement of parents in bullying prevention and intervention activities, and
- Use of teacher or staff groups to increase staff knowledge and motivation related to bullying.
Source: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bullying affects people at a very basic level. We want our children to be safe and we may even remember being bullied ourselves.
Schools must be a sanctuary where students can learn and feel safe. Parents must also feel safe allowing their children to attend school.
Rick