the school safety center bullying 101. first of all… not all negative, socially unacceptable...
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The School Safety Center
Bullying 101
First of all…
Not all negative, socially unacceptable
behavior is “bullying”.
WA State HIB Definition
Definition of Bullying
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children … that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
Bullying may inflict harm or distress on the targeted youth including physical, psychological, social, or educational harm.
http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying
Components of the Definition
Intentional
Negative
Repeated
Power Imbalance
Lack of Empathy
Types of Bullying
Different Types of Behaviors Physical
Verbal
Relational
In addition, bullying can be: Direct or Indirect
Related behaviors: NB: Harassment & Intimidation
Conflict
Players – A Community Event
T
The Community:
A
Cyberbullying = bullying
no place safe
viralspeed
“anonymity”
distance
loss of control
even more hidden from adults
Hazing
Data
Impacts
Students engaged in bullying:• Less engaged in school• Grade and test scores decline• Elevated risk for delinquency• 4 times more likely as peers
to have multiple convictions.
Targets:
• Higher rates of anxiety
• Depression
• Physical health problems
• Poor academic performance
• Impact into adulthood
Bystanders:• Have increased risk factors• Have increased depression and
anxiety• Miss or skip school• Stress of fear
Legal Considerations
Harassment-related student bullying &School liability:
1. Target is a member of a “protected class” defined under federal civil rights laws - include gender, race and disability
2. Harassment was based on the students’ membership in a protected class
3. Harassment was severe, pervasive and offensive
4. School had knowledge of the harassment
5. School was deliberately indifferent
The Nexus
The Nexus between on and off-campus behavior:1. location & proximity school
2. time: hour & date
3. the effect on others
4. severity of activity & likely connection to student or staff safety
5. impact on overall environment and safety of the school.
Best Practice Overview
1. Focus on the social environment
2. Assess bullying
3. Garner staff and parent support
4. Form a group to coordinate the school’s activities
5. Train your staff
Best Practice Overview
Interventions:
1. School-wide
2. Classroom
3. On-the-spot
4. Community
Social Norming
Avoid These!
Doesn’t Work:
No school-wide planning
Lack of staff training
Non ‘best practice’ programs
One-shot ‘inoculations’
Scare tactics
“Just say no”
“bullycide”
Zero tolerance policies
Inconsistencies
Words without actions
Makes It Worse:
Outside “experts”
Peer mediation
Just shake hands
Suck it up
Laugh it off
Blaming the target
Boys will be boys (or Girls will be ….)
Not listening
Not protecting targets
Words without actions
Restorative Practices
Restorative Practice Questions
Mike DonlinProgram Supervisor,
Bullying & Harassment Toolkit
The School Safety Centerhttp://www.k12.wa.us/SafetyCenter