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“Bullying Prevention Overview”
Presenter
Jim Rhoads, MA
The Foundation for Educational Administration & New Jersey Principals' Association Presents
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About your Presenter
Consultant and Owner of Success Strategies for Students
Instructor Stockton College
Elementary & Middle School Teacher & Principal for 30 Years
Director of Testing & Curriculum
Board of Trustees for the GCCS
Jim Rhoads
Certified Olweus Bullying Trainer
•Provide an Overview of What Bullying is and What it is not.
•Identify key components of a successful Bullying Prevention Program
•Outline steps to the successful implementation of an Anti-Bullying Prevention Program in Accordance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
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Facts and Mythsabout
Bullying
Studies suggest that fewer than 10% of children are
involved in bullying problems in elementary or
middle school.
False
Nansel, T. R., M. Overpeck, R. S. Pilla, W. J. Ruan, B. Simmons-Morton, and P. Scheidt, “Bullying Behaviors among U.S. Youth,” Journal of the American Medical Association 16 (2001): 2094–2100.
The vast majority of children who are bullied tell a teacher
or other member of the school staff.
False
Many children do not report bullying to school staff.
Older students and boys are less likely than younger
students and girls to report their victimization.
Bullying is just as likely on the way to and from school as
during school hours.
False
48% Hallways / stairwells32% In class (with teacher absent)29%In gym class/locker rooms27% In class (with teacher present)24%In lunchroom 17% In the bathroom16% On way to and from school15% On the bus8% At the bus stop
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Most students who observe bullying don’t think they should get involved.
False
38% Nothing. I think the bullying is OK/I take part /I just watch.
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What do you usually do when you see a student being bullied?
27% I don’t do anything, but I think I should help.
35% I try to help him or her.
Adults usually have a very accurate sense of the
bullying that goes on in their school.
False
70% of teachers believed that adults intervene almost all the time; only 25% of students agreed1
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90% of teachers on playgrounds say they intervene ALL the time; videotapes showed intervention 5% of the time2
Take a moment to write a definition of what you think bullying is.
What Is Bullying?
“Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.”
What Is Bullying?
Dr. Dan Olweus
1. Involves an aggressive behavior2. Typically involves a pattern of
behavior repeated over time3. Involves an imbalance of power
or strength
A bit about Cyber Bullying
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A bit about
Sexting
Must complete anti bullying training—Educators, Administrators, & Board 0f Education Members
Must establish a bullying prevention approach/program
Must form a school-wide safety committeeEach school must appoint an anti bullying
specialistMust provide a detailed procedure included in
district policy concerning incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying
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Must post its Anti- bullying policy on school website
Must appoint district anti -bullying coordinator
District to post grade on school websiteVerbal report within 24 hoursWritten report within 2 days10 days to complete investigation2 days to report to the superintendent
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Simple, short-term solutionsGroup treatment for children who
bully“Program du jour” approachesAnger management or self-esteem
enhancement for children who bully
Zero-tolerance policies for bullyingMediation/conflict resolution to
resolve bullying issues
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#1
Focus on the social environment of the
school
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#2
Assess bullying at your school
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#3
Garner staff and parent support for bullying prevention
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#4
Form your safety committee
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#5
Train your staff in bullying prevention
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#6Establish and
enforce school rules and policies related
to bullying
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#7Increase adult
supervision in hot spots where bullying
occurs
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#8Intervene
consistently and appropriately in
bullying situations
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#9
Focus some class time on bullying
prevention
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#10
Continue these efforts over time
It is possible to reduce bullying.It requires a team effort.It requires a long-term
commitment.