Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

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1 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

2 Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will break my heart.

3 Some Important Information Federal Government described Bullying as a major health issue. One half of all students in the U.S. are bullied. 1 in 5 are bullied on a regular basis Children ages 8 to 15 yrs/old rank bullying as more of a problem then peer pressure for alcohol/drugs or sex. 3

4 We define bullying as An imbalance of power between 2 or more individuals The aggressive use of words or actions that are intended to hurt, frighten, threaten or harm Behavior that is repeated over time

5 Example of Bullying

6 Program Components School-wide Classroom Parents Community Individual The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2005

7 The Bullying Prevention Program IS NOT... a curriculum a conflict resolution approach a peer mediation program an anger management program The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group,

8 The Bullying Circle: Students Mode of Reactions/Roles in an Acute Bullying Situation Starts the bullying and take an active part Takes an active part, but do not start the bullying B A Bully/bullies Follower Henchman Victim V The one who is exposed Defender of the victim G Dislikes the bullying, helps or tries to help the victim Supports the bullying, but do not take C an active part Likes the bullying, but do not display open support Supporter Passive Bully/bullies D Passive Supporter Possible Bully Disengaged Onlooker E Watches what happens * Is none of my business * Doesn t take a stand 8 Possible Defender F Dislikes the bullying and think they ought to help, but don t do it

10 St. Monica's survey results Survey taken in May 2008 Grades 3-7 Includes 210 students Surveys were anonymous Friendship 98% reported having at least 1 good friend 94% reported having at least 2 good friends 74.3% of our students reported having been bullied at least once in the past 3 months 58.6% reported being teased at least once 51.9% reported being excluded at least once 47.6% reported having rumors spread about them at least once

11 Rules Against Bullying 1. We do not bully others. Let love be sincere, hate what is evil, hold on to what is good. Romans 12:9 2. We help students who are bullied. When two or more of you are gathered in my name, so am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20

12 3. We include students who are left out. Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 4. When we know somebody is being bullied, we tell an adult at school and an adult at home. In the cause of truth and justice, may your right hand show your wondrous deeds. Psalms 45:5

13 What are WE doing? Guidance class curriculum School wide class meetings Communication with playground supervisors and teachers Staff discussion groups Principal expectations school wide Follow through in a timely manner Student Leadership Consequences for behaviors

14 St. Monica Discipline Rubric for Bullying Behavior 1 st Time 2 nd Time 3 rd Time Verbal Bullying teasing, name calling, put downs Nonverbal Bullying eye rolling, exclusion Warning Student Reflection* Loss of 1 recess Student Reflection* Call Home Loss of 3 recesses Physical Bullying -pushing, shoving, tripping Student Reflection* Loss of 1 recess Student Reflection* Call Home Loss of 3 recesses Student Reflection* Parent Conference Consequences TBD Harassing Physical-punching, kicking Student Reflection* Call Home Student Reflection* Parent Conference Student Reflection* Verbal deeply offensive words Loss of recess 2 days Loss of recess 5 days In School Suspension

15 Student Reflection Date: Name: Parent Signature: What did you do? (Please be specific. Start with I. Tell me later what the other student did. Whom did you hurt? How do you know you hurt this person? What could you do to repair the hurt? Adapted from Stan Davis, Schools Where Everyone Belongs 15

16 Continuum of Courage Fried, Suellen & Fried, Paula, Bullies & Victims: Helping Your Child Through the Schoolyard Battlefield 1. Don t support the bully 2. Choose not to repeat the gossip 7. Confront the bully 3. Support the victim in private 6. Support the victim In the presence of the bully 5. Talk to the bully privately 4. Alert an adult 16

18 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

What Is the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program?

What Is the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program? Dear Parent/Guardians, Your child s school will be using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. This research-based program reduces bullying in schools. It also helps to make school a safer, more positive