Bureau of Indian Education SDFSC Training SY 08-09 Bullying The Scope of the Problem.

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BullyingThe Scope of the

Problem

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Bullying appears to be widespread in schools in every country studying the problem.

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Adults are often unaware of bullying problems.

Limber, 2002; Charach et al, 1995

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Students often feel that adult intervention is infrequent and unhelpful and they often fear that telling adults will only bring more harassment from bullies.

Banks, 1997

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Staff Code of Conduct - Staff Code of Conduct - ReasonReason

1. Staff behavior has a profound effect on students. Students notice how staff members talk to each other, what they do or fail to do when other staff are disrespectful (to staff or students) and inequalities in their treatment of students.

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Staff Code of Conduct - Staff Code of Conduct - ReasonReason

2. Gives administration and other staff members a starting point and leverage when dealing with a staff bully.

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Staff Code of ConductStaff Code of Conduct3 Necessary Steps3 Necessary Steps

Staff discussion about what should be in a staff code of conduct

Determine what actions to take when one staff member observes another staff member displaying unacceptable behaviors.

Administrators should make it clear that they expect staff to report inappropriate behavior

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Empowering Empowering BystandersBystanders

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Three Reasons to Focus on Bystander Three Reasons to Focus on Bystander BehaviorBehavior

1. Bystanders can provide crucial support for youth who are bullied

2. Bystanders can provide support for youth who bully others

3. Action or Inaction effects bystanders

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Risks of a Bystander Empowerment – Risks of a Bystander Empowerment – Focused Bullying PreventionFocused Bullying Prevention

Without staff buy-in, involvement, and long term commitment can make things worse

Young people who like to bully, get ideas from it

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Goals of a Bullying Prevention Goals of a Bullying Prevention CampaignCampaign

1. Heighten Awareness2. Increase Tolerance to

Diversity3. Teach Bystander Skills4. Teach Social Problem Solving

Skills5. Change a School Climate6. Involve the Community

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Communicate ideas and suggestions concerning bullying to your supervisor!

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