© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, DESERT WIND SCHOOL Sonia Morales Title I Parent Liaison

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Program Developer, Dan Olweus US Developer, Sue Limber

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Program Components School Classroom Individual Community Parents

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program IS... Designed for ALL students Preventive AND responsive Focused on changing norms and restructuring the school setting Research-based NOT time-limited: Requires systematic efforts over time

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 a curriculum a conflict resolution approach a peer mediation program an anger management program The OBPP IS NOT...

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 OBPP Schoolwide Guide –CD of written materials –DVD: Overview of OBPP OBPP Teacher Guide –CD of written materials –DVD: Six scenarios for class discussion Olweus Bullying Questionnaire Required OBPP Materials With Vickie Crocker Flerx, Ph.D. Nancy Mullin M.Ed. Jane Riese L.S.W. Marlene Snyder, Ph.D

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Icons in Program Guides DVD SymbolCD-ROM Symbol SP Available In Spanish

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Who? What? When? Where? How? Why?

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, “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.” Olweus Definition of Bullying:

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior 1.Involves an aggressive behavior 2.Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time 3.Imbalance of power or strength

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 BULLYING = PEER ABUSE

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Distinguishing Among… Bullying Rough-and- Tumble Play Real Fighting TG CD #3

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, Students Involved in Bullying: Characteristics and Risk Factors…

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteem Depression & anxiety Absenteeism & lowered school achievement Thoughts of suicide Illness

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, Characteristics of Bullied Students Research suggests two categories of bullied children: –“submissive” or “passive victims” –“provocative victims” or “bully-victims”

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, Children at Higher Risk of Being Bullied: Children with disabilities, special needs, and health problems Children who are obese Children who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or who are questioning their identities (GLBTQ) [TG CD #5]

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Concerns About Children Who Bully Children who bully are more likely to: –Get into frequent fights –Be injured in a fight –Steal, vandalize property –Drink alcohol, smoke –Be truant, drop out of school –Report poorer academic achievement –Perceive a negative climate at school –Carry a weapon

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Children Who Bully Bullying may be part of a conduct-disordered behavior pattern This pattern may continue into young adulthood Olweus study: Bullies were 4 times as likely to have 3 or more convictions by age 24

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, Common Myths About Children who Bully “Children who bully are loners.” “Children who bully have low self- esteem.”

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Effects of Bullying on Bystanders Bystanders may feel: –Afraid –Powerless to change the situation –Guilty for not acting –Diminished empathy for victims over time

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, What Roles Do Students Play In Bullying Situations? B C D H G E F A Start the bullying and take an active part Take an active part, but do not start the bullying Support the bullying, but do not take an active part Like the bullying, but do not display open support Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it Dislike the bullying, help or try to help the bullied student The one who is being bullied Student Who Is Bullied Students Who Bully Followers Supporters Passive Supporters Disengaged Onlookers Possible Defenders TG, p. 24

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, Group Mechanisms in Bullying Social contagion Weakening inhibitions against aggression Decreased sense of individual responsibility Gradual changes in the view of bullied student(s)

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 A Word About …. Adults Who Bully

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Misdirections in Bullying Prevention and Intervention Simple, short-term solutions “Program du jour approaches” Group treatment for children who bully Anger management or self-esteem enhancement for children who bully Zero tolerance policies for bullying Mediation/conflict resolution to resolve bullying issues Selecting inappropriate supplemental materials

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Schoolwide Guide DVD Part 2: Overview of the OBPP Components

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Key Findings: Norway Reduction in bullying and antisocial behavior Improvements in classroom social climate “Dosage” affects success Timing of effects

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Evaluations in the United States South Carolina—1 st in U.S. Philadelphia, PA Washington State Chula Vista, CA

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 OBPP Principles imply… 1.Adults are responsible 2.Clear & consistent message 3.Short & long-term focus 4.Follow model with fidelity 5.OBPP should become part of everyday life at school

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 OBPP Principles imply: 6. Student involvement in changing climate 7. Student learning about bullying 8. OBPP is NOT peer mediation or conflict resolution 9. OBPP is not a classroom management technique

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Program Components School Classroom Individual Community Parents

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 School-Level Components

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Overview of School-Level Components 1. Establish a Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee 2. Conduct committee and staff trainings 3. Administer the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire 4. Hold staff discussion groups 5. Introduce the school rules against bullying 6. Review and refine the school’s supervisory 7. Hold a school kick-off event to launch the program 8. Involve parents

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Olweus Bullying Questionnaire Locations of hotspots Patterns for girls & boys Insights into school climate Information to assess supervision Adult & student attitudes about bullying Impact of bullying on students Valuable planning tool

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 about bullying We will not bully others. We will try to help students who are bullied. We will try to include students who are left out. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. SP (TG Doc #8)

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Use of Positive Consequences to Reinforce Positive Behavior Why are positive consequences critical? Who receives them? Types of behavior to reinforce Types of positive consequences Tips on use of positive consequences

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Use of Negative Consequences Why aren’t positive consequences enough? Guidelines for use of negative consequences Types of negative consequences

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Classroom-Level Components

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Classroom-Level Components 1.Post and enforce schoolwide rules against bullying 2. Hold regular class meetings 3. Hold meetings with students’ parents

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Class Meetings DVD

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Maintaining Positive Classroom Management OBPP is not a classroom management program. BUT, helping teachers hone behavior management skills will help to implement the program. Use of the Positive Classroom Management Checklist

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Supportive Materials for the Classroom Schoolwide Guide Teacher Guide, plus DVD & CD Supplemental Resources Class Meetings That Matter (K-5) (6-8) Class Meetings & Individual Interventions DVD Cyber Bullying Curricula (3-5 & 6-12) Quit it!: (K-3) OBPP Companion Bibliography (K-12) National Anti-Bullying Campaign Materials

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Classroom-Level PARENT Meetings Build connection and community Helps parents learn more about OBPP Held 2-3 times/year (recommended) Resources: –Sample outline for first meeting –Topics for additional meetings

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Individual-Level Components

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Individual-Level Components 1.Supervise students’ activities 2.Ensure that all staff intervene on-the-spot when bullying occurs 3.Hold meetings with students involved in bullying 4. Develop individual intervention plans for involved students

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Why Adults Don’t Always Intervene: Have difficulty recognizing bullying Fail to recognize the importance of intervening Uncertain how best to intervene Lack of time

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Individual Interventions DVD: Part 1: “On-the-Spot” Interventions

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 On-the-Spot Interventions: The “Teachable Moment” 1.Stop the bullying 2. Support student who has been bullied 3. Name bullying behavior & refer to school rules 4. Engage the bystanders 5. Impose immediate & appropriate consequences 6. Take steps to ensure bullied student will be protected from future bullying

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Individual Interventions DVD: Part 2 “What to do if you suspect bullying?”

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 When There Are Suspicions of Bullying... Intensify your observations of the child Confer with colleagues Talk to or survey students Collect information from students Contact parents

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Individual Interventions DVD: Part 3 “Follow-Up” Interventions

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Individual Interventions DVD: Part 4 “Follow-Up” with Parents

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Understanding Parents’ Perspectives…. SP

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Community-Level Components

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Community-Level Components 1. Involve community members on the BPCC 2. Develop partnerships with community members to support your program 3. Help spread anti-bullying messages and principles of best practice throughout the community

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Remember…… Stopping bullying takes a team effort. You play a critical position on the team. Change happens in small increments but can have positive long-term impact for us all!

© The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 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 Group 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 © 2010 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