BULLYING PREVENTION

PCAU Staff visit local schools educating Administrators, Teachers, and Students to work together to prevent bullying and harassment in their schools.

A Whole School Approach

There are steps a school can go through to become bully free. One method is to create a school wide bully prevention program.

  • Survey students, teachers and parents to learn what is needed and what the school's goals should be.
  • Use the information gathered to develop an anti-bullying and harassment policy that clearly defines bullying, and describes how the school will respond to bullying incidents.
  • Provide training for teachers, administrators, and other school staff.
  • Pinpoint areas of the school where bullying and harassment might be prevalent and increase supervision.
  • Keep parents involved through active participation in program planning and implementation.
  • Integrate anti-bullying and harassment themes and activities into classroom teaching.

A Teacher's Approach

Teachers have the opportunity to reduce bullying incidents in the classroom.

  • Provide opportunities for students to discuss bullying and the harm it can cause.
  • Create a plan with students on what actions to take when they witness a bullying incident
  • Notice when a student is isolated and sad.
  • Give students opportunities to work in groups.
  • Work out a plan that shows students what actions to take when they see bullying happen.
  • Try to work with the bully and the victim to stop the offending behavior.
  • Don't challenge a bully in front of other students.

A Students Approach

When students understand bullying and are taught not to be bystanders, they plan an important role in preventing bullying.

  • Make it clear that it is unacceptable to ridicule, taunt, or attempt to hurt other students.
  • Encourage students to report any bullying incident they see.
  • Develop anti-bullying attitudes among students by raising awareness, awakening feelings of responsibility and offering role-playing opportunities.
  • Encourage students not to be bystanders and to stand up to the bully publicly unless there is a question of safety.

For more information on our Bullying and Harassment Prevention Programs and to find out how to request training at your school please contact us.