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PREVENTION ROCKS
HOW TO DEVELOP A SCHOOLBASED PROGRAM WHICH
Builds a Peaceful and Safe School Climate
Eliminates Bullying/HarassmentPromotes Social Responsibility
LONG BEACH ISLAND
Causes of Bullying
Need for power, status and/or control Proactive protection Lack of empathy/social responsibility Peer pressure Jealousy Boredom
Teach students what bullying is and:
That they have a right to be treated with fairness and respect at all times
To tell an adult if they can not handle a bullying situation
That it is identified by what is experienced rather than intended
That bullies thrive off the sense of power and control they get from their behaviors
“Raise the bar” of expectations by letting students know that they need to demonstrate caring and social responsibility at all times
Take advantage of every “teachable moment” to help students develop social/emotional skills such as empathy, fairness and impulse control
Continually reinforce concepts such as effective conflict resolution, standing up for others, peacemaking, etc. during academic lessons
Teach students that differences concerning culture, race, body type, ability, sexual orientation etc. should be recognized and respected
Enable students to use creative arts to express their feelings, heal emotional wounds/trauma and discharge their excess energy
Help students learn how to usedeep breathing, visualization and meditation to overcomestress and achieve inner peace
Teach students to let go of their own self-judgments, take great care of themselves and talk to themselves like they are their own best friend
Allow students to talk about what is going on in their lives within a safe and supportive environment
Teach students skills to resolve conflict such as Socratic questioning, meta-communication and detachment
Use role-play and psychodrama to help students learn how to effectively respond to challenging situations
Hold “challenge days” where all students can get to know each other on a deeper level and build community
Use negotiation and consensus to teach students problem-solving skills and enable them to take greater ownership of classroom decisions, consequences, activities, etc.
Mobilize students to become involved in service projects to help them learn the rewards of helping others
Establish routine “check ins” at the beginning and end of each class and/or day to give a students an opportunity for reflection
Hold regular classroom meetings to help students get to know each other on a deeper level, resolve classroom problems, plan future events, etc.
Teach students strategies to respond effectively to bullies
Be directive Ask questions Offer to be helpful Use humor Behave unpredictably Detach and visualize a peaceful
place/activity
Mobilize “upstanders” to effectively intervene in bullying situations and recognize the impact of massive peer pressure over bullies
Hold assemblies where students can hear testimonials from students and/or adults about the toxic impact of bullying and develop enthusiasm to build a safe and respectful school
Encourage all students and staff to sign a pledge that they will do everything they can to promote a peaceful school and eliminate bullying/harassment
Have students make a video which demonstrates effective ways to eliminate bullying/harassment and show it to the entire school
Develop effective ways to reward students who demonstrate caring, responsible, etc. behavior such as increased privileges, school-wide recognition or the ability to attend a leadership conference at the school
Use guided and progressive discipline to teach students appropriate behaviors and social responsibiity
Three strike policyUse natural consequencesDecrease the social freedom of students
who exhibit inappropriate behaviors
Utilize intervention room for students who do not demonstrate that they are socially responsible enough to be part of the mainstream school community
Provide adult and/or peer mentors for students who are socially isolated and/or vulnerable to bullying
Develop support groups to help students increase their social skills, overcome emotional challenges, etc.
Provide training for all staff on how to build a caring school community and eliminate bullying/harassment
Make sure all school staff are continually of the lookout (especially in bullying hotspots) for inappropriate student behavior and bullying and intervene as soon as possible
Make sure every students has a positive connection to at least one adult within the school community
Train parents how to help their children respond effectively to bullying situations and how they can partner with the school to eliminate bullying/harassment
Inspire students to grow into their “best selves” and demonstrate their courage, heroism, etc. in their efforts to eliminate bullying and help to build a caring and peaceful school community
Resources to improve school climate and eliminate bullying/harassment
SAMSHA National Registry of Evidence Based Programs
No More Bullies, No More Victims (Cap Program) Stop Bullying Now (http://www.stopbullyingnow.gov) Edutopia (
Http://www.edutopia.org/groups/social-emotional-learning/stopbullying
Reviving Ophelia by Rachel Simmons Ophelia Project (www.opheliaproject.org)
Resources to improve school climate and eliminate bullying/harassment
Responsive Classroom (www.responsiveclassroom.org)
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (www.olweus.org)
Mom, They’re Teasing Me by Michael Thompson
Character Education Partnership (http://www.character.org/promisingpractices)
Cyberbullying Research Center (http:/www.cyberbulling.us)
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