© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 1 OBPP Implementation in High Schools

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 5 OBPP Implementation in High Schools

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 6 Why High School Implementation State Anti-Bullying Laws include high schools Over 80 high schools in US implementing in 2009 Nationally, OBPP Trainers already modifying training for high schools Want evaluated “pilot” information

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 7 The Highmark Foundation’s Highmark Healthy High 5

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 8 Percent of Students Being Bullied (2-3 times/mo. or more) — 2008 Cohorts

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 9 Percentage of Students Bullying Others (2-3 times/mo. or more) — 2008 Cohorts

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 10 Percentage Who Think Their Teacher Has Done Little To Stop Bullying 2008 Cohorts

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 11 Percentage of Students Who Feel Other Students Often Try to Stop Bullying 2008 Cohorts

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 12 Percentage of Students Who Try To Help A Bullied Student vs. Just Watch 2008 Cohorts

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 13 Percentage of Students Who Feel They Could Join in Bullying — 2008 Cohorts

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 14 We considered….. Adolescent development & school connectedness research Original OBPP research – Grades 3-10 National OBPP data from students 9-12 Preliminary data from HALT High Schools Similarities & differences in implementation Trainer Experience with high school implementation

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 15 Adolescent Development..changes at high school age Search for “identity,” role exploration Emotional struggles Cognitive and moral development

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 16 Adolescent Moral Development Younger students “Right” = Follow rules “Be good” = avoid punishment (Some) Older students (and adults) –“Moral Reasoning” –Care beyond those they know –Social conscience—good citizen

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 18 Relevant Data from Olweus & Limber (2010) What do you know about Bullying in high school ?

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 20 Percentage of Students (Grades 3-12) Who Are Bullied and Who Bully Others

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 21 Bullying Status Among High School Students (2-3 times/month or more)

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 22 Percentage of Bullied Students (Olweus & Limber, 2010)

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 23 Percentage of Students Bullying Others Olweus & Limber 2010

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 24 Reporting of Victimization 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.

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 25 Percentage of Students Who Have or Have Not Reported Bullying (Olweus & Limber, 2010)

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 26 Students’ Perceptions of Bullied Students (Olweus & Limber, 2010) 88% of high school girls and 66% of high school boys feel sorry when they see a student being bullied.

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 27 If you see or learn that a student is being bullied, how do you usually react? (Olweus & Limber, 2010)

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 28 Perceptions of Adult & Student Responsiveness to Bullying (Olweus & Limber, 2010) Teachers or other adults try to stop bullying 32% of HS girls and 35% of HS boys say “often” or “almost always” Other students try to stop bullying 10% of HS girls and 11% of HS boys say “often” or “almost always”

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 29 Say Teachers Have Done “Little or Nothing” or “Fairly Little” about Bullying (Olweus & Limber, 2010)

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 30 OBPP Program Components School Classroom Individual Community Parents

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 31 Similarities In Implementation Part of Safe School Climate Plan/ Consider “Fit” with other initiatives OBQ/Data – Assess problem and garner adult buy-in School Policy & Rules Against Bullying Expectations for Positive Behaviors

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 32 Similarities In Implementation Graduated Consequences for Negative Behavior Individual Interventions/OTS and Follow up Class Meetings - Relationship Building Training and Materials Importance of whole school buy-in

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 33 Differences to Consider… Developmentally appropriate materials Students may NOT know each other School & Class structure/schedule Students more aware of adult bullying Students see many teachers: Teachers see many students Adults may not know students – More opportunities for problems

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 34 Differences to Consider… Legal implications for peer abuse Student Leadership & Involvement More of an exposure to cyber threats High School teachers – focus and experience Adults working with students who are not employees (i.e., coaches) Physical size of students Others?

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 35 Readiness Issues School Board Commitment Building Administrator Involvement –Logic Model Visual State Law Impact on District Policy and Requirements for Implementation Funding for program and sustainability

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 36 Readiness Issues Training – 2 Days for BPCC + 1 Day for Educators and Staff - CALENDAR?? –Teacher Union Issues – Training –Training Issues for Non-Teaching Staff Materials for Committee & Teachers How will and when will OBQ be given? Class Meetings (Training for Students) –Minimum of one class period 2 x month

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 39 Trainer Information

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 40 High School Materials Trainers Only Website Training presentations: –HS BPCC Training Slides –HS BPCC Trainer’s Agenda –HS Staff Training Slides –HS Staff Trainer’s Agenda –HS How Much Do YOU Know about Bullying Quiz –HS How Much Do YOU Know about Bullying Quiz Slides –HS How Much Do YOU Know about Bullying Quiz with School Data Slides

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 41 High School Materials Trainers Only Website OBPP Program Statement Regarding Suicide OBPP Training Slide Matrix for HS Committees Class Meetings Resources for HS OBPP Logic Model

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 42 Supplemental Materials for High School Tips for talking with teens about bullying Resource list of age-appropriate materials: –Cyber Bullying Curriculum, Grades 6-12 –OBPP Companion Bibliography (N. Mullin) –Bullying at School (D. Olweus) Class Meetings That Matter for HS— coming Spring 2012

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 43 Supplemental Resources Adolescent Development Chart Fact Sheets: –SBN – Students with Disabilities –SBN – Sexual Orientation –Dear Colleague Letter (10/26/2010) –Dear Colleague Letter (04/04/2011) Welcoming Schools – What Do You Say to “That’s So Gay”?

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 45 We Know… Bullying exists among high school students. OBPP has been used in US high schools with minimal adaptations. Preliminary success with OBPP has been observed in high school data.

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 46 OBPP is for ALL Students Those who are bullied Those who bully others Those who are “bystanders” – witnessing purposeful aggression The “workplace” or school environment is impacted by unaddressed bullying behavior, making it toxic for students and adults alike.

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 47 Popular Students May Use Bullying Behaviors To Maintain Power Who are the most powerful students in your school? How can we help students use their power to help? others?

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 48 Teacher to Student Teacher to Teacher Parent to Teacher Teacher to Parent Administrator to Teachers/Staff Teachers/Staff to Administrators Community Members to Administrators Adults Who Bully

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 49 Parents Parents still need information about what to do when child is bullied, bullying others or observing. Must be aware of state laws HS really at risk for dropping the ball here.

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 50 Check Your State Law! What notification is required for parents? –If their child is being bullied? –If their child is bullying others? Is reporting information required to be located on your school’s website?

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 51 Composition of High School BPCC Typical composition (8-15 members): ( Select a Coordinator for the Committee) –Administrator of building –Teacher from each grade or department –School mental health professional –Non-teaching staff –One or two parents – not school employees –Community representative –School’s Title IX representative –Athletic director or coach –Student advisory group sponsor

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 52 Bullying and Suicide Children who are bullied are more likely to have: –Depressive symptoms –High levels of suicidal thoughts –Attempted suicide Klomek et al. (2008) study of hs students: –All types of victimization were related to depression and suicidality. –The more types of bullying experienced, the higher the risk. Hinduja & Patchin (2010) study of ms students: –Youth involved in bullying or cyber bullying as an offender OR victim had more suicidal thoughts and more attempts. –Children who had been bullied had higher rates than those who bullied others. –Experience with bullying explains only a small amount of the variation in suicidality

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 54 Physical bullying - assault; stalking Gender bullying - sexual harassment or assault, dating abuse, domestic violence Intimidating for gain - extortion Rumors/Lies - defamation of character Bullying based on race, national origin, sex, or disability (civil rights violations) Cyber bullying - harassment by communication; stalking Sexting - child pornography Bullying Behavior May Violate Civil or Criminal Law

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 55 Review Existing Policies Superintendent/school board/district’s attorney should take the lead Special sub-committee to determine policy/ investigation and reporting guidelines Check requirements of your state law US Department of Education “Dear Colleagues Letters” – Oct & April 2011

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 56 Students at Higher Risk of Being Bullied: Those with mental or physical disabilities or health problems Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or those questioning their identities (GLBTQ)

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 59 Dear Colleague Letter: Bullying and Harassment Are the civil rights of a targeted student also being violated? –Title VI, CRA of 1964; prohibits discrimination on basis of race, color, or national origin –Title IX, Educational Amendments, 1972; prohibits discrimination on basis of sex –Section 504 of RA of 1973; Title II of ADA of 1990; prohibits discrimination on basis of disability. www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-factsheet html

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 61 Disruptive or Violent Behavior Consequences Chart* Physical Emotional Social Age/Development/Maturity – Degree of Harm/Nature of Incidence/ Circumstances – Special Education Status – Number of Incidences Context – Relationship Between Parties – Severity Bullying Criminal Behavior Type: Factors Considered: Determination: Consequence Options: Educator Intervention Parent Involvement Loss of Privileges Documentation Referral for help Individual Behavior Plan/ Safety Plan Possible Suspension or Expulsion Police Involvement May also be subject to consequences listed under other options by school or district Possible Suspension or Expulsion Cyber Bullying *Final discipline decision to be determined by Principal of Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority. (OBPP - Adapted from Tennessee Department of Education - Policy Revision Task Force) Title VI, IX or Sec. 504 Incident Follow guidelines in Dear Colleague Letter Oct – Apr Documentation and Notification of Central Office Possible Suspension or Expulsion Lowest Response Behavior Correction by Teacher or Staff Loss of Privileges Sample

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 62 School Rules About Bullying Just for students? –“Student and Staff Expectations” How can rules be communicated? –Support school’s core values

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 63 Student Reporting “If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.”

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 64 Henry County Kickoff September 2007

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 65 Support Materials for Class Meetings Teaching Tolerance Lessons and Videos ( Anti-Defamation League Curriculum Materials ( GLSEN – Materials and Videos – No Name Calling Week ( Welcoming Schools – Human Rights Campaign (

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 66 Student Involvement Activities Mix-It-Up-Day No Name-Calling Week National Bullying Prevention Week Spirit week/Special events Students help with kick-off Events/class, meetings for elementary & middle Schools Athletic events/Awareness campaigns Student presentations/announcements

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 67 Other Student Activities Assist in planning kick-off event Daily announcements about bullying Newspaper articles Student service projects Facilitate class meetings for others Integration of Projects with existing curriculum – plays, ballets, musical events, athletic events Speaker’s bureau about bullying

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 68 Community Groups Important to High School Students: Juvenile Justice/Law Enforcement Domestic Violence/Victim Services Business Community –Chamber of Commerce, Banks Civic and Social Organizations –Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Soroptimists –Junior League, Faith-Based Organizations

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 69 To affect buy-in: Clearly state reason for implementing change (OBPP) Connect change to foundational purpose of school and stated improvement goals Support change with empirical and anecdotal evidence of effectiveness from different sources

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 70 Overlaping Phases of the Change Process InitiationImplementation Institutionalization 1.5 Years 3-5 Years

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 71 X X X X Development Time Level Successful schools do not always have fewer problems, they just cope with them better. (Fullan) Drop out schools

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 72 “Educational change depends on what teachers think and do – it’s as simple and complex as that.” (Fullan 1991)

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 73 Post Training Consultation Organization What topics will need to be addressed in HS committee meetings? What activities or materials might be used to energize/ support committees for work on that topic?

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 74 Agreement Form

© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 75 Feedback From YOU! After piloting these training materials with your BPCC, please fill out a survey letting us know about your training experience and specifically about the usefulness of the high school materials Regular Progress Reports (#1, #2, #3) are required for ALL schools, including High Schools

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© 2011 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US 77 Use of this presentation is restricted to persons trained by the authors in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and groups they work with for the express purpose of training schools, parents and community groups about the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program model. Appropriate credit to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, US, must appear on all presentation materials. No other use or changes are permitted without prior written permission from the authors. For further information, please contact: Marlene Snyder, PhD at or call © 2011 Susan Limber, PhD; Vicki Flerx, PhD; Nancy Mullin, MEd; This presentation is based on the work of Dan Olweus, PhD Jane Riese, LSW; and Marlene Snyder, PhD This presentation is based on the work of Dan Olweus, PhD