1. Indiana’s Anti-Bullying Laws 2005-Present
Mindi Goodpaster, MSW
Director, public policy & advocacy

2. 2005 Indiana State Law Safe schools funds Discipline policies
Educational outreach and training for school personnel on bullying prevention
Bullying definition
Overt, repeated acts or gestures, including verbal, written, physical behaviors or actions
Intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm another student
Discipline policies
Prohibit bullying
Include provisions concerning education, parental involvement, reporting, investigation, and intervention
Apply when a student is at school or school function, traveling to or from school and when using property or equipment provided by the school

3. 2011 Sexting Addition Sexting awareness and prevention
Schools may offer classes, instruction, or programs regarding the potential risks and consequences of creating and sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials through cellular telephones, social networking web sites, computer networks, and other digital media
School discipline rules
Prohibit bullying through the use of data or computer software that is accessed through a school computer, computer system, or computer network

4. 2011 Failed Legislation SB538 Bullying Prevention –
Provision for cyberbullying
Requirement for the DOE to provide model polices for schools
Reporting requirement for school corporations
Failed due to freedom of speech issues
Too many expectations placed on schools

5. HEA1423 Anti-Bullying
2013

6. Increases Accountability of School Policies and Procedures
Safe schools plans and policies
Requires DOE and school safety specialists provide materials and guidelines
Safe school committee develop plans, policies and professional development to address unsafe conditions at school
Guidelines must include information that assists schools in:
Developing and implementing bullying prevention programs
Investigation and reporting procedures related to bullying and discipline rules
Requires schools to add the number and nature of bullying incidents to their student safety reports and annual school performance reports

7. Improves School Climate
Training for employees and volunteers regarding the school’s bullying prevention and reporting policy
Age-appropriate instruction focusing on bullying prevention for all students in grades 1st - 12th annually
DOE will prepare outlines or materials for the bullying prevention instruction
May be provided by the school safety specialist, school counselor or any other trained person with expertise in bullying prevention and intervention

8. Provides Clearer Definitions
Overt, unwanted, repeated acts or gestures including verbal or written communications or images transmitted in any matter (including digitally or electronically), physical acts committed, aggression, or any other behaviors that are committed by a student or group of students against another student with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm the targeted student and create for the targeted students an objectively hostile school environment that:
Places the targeted student in reasonable fear of harm to the targeted student’s person or property;
Has a substantially detrimental effect on the targeted student's physical or mental health;
Has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's academic performance; or
Has the effect of substantially interfering with the targeted student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, and privileges provided by the school.

9. Clarifies How to Address Bullying Incidents
A detailed procedure for the expedited investigation of incidents of bullying that includes:
Appropriate responses to bullying behaviors, wherever the behaviors occur;
Provisions for anonymous and personal reporting of bullying to a teacher or other school staff;
Timetables for reporting bullying incidents to the parents of both the targeted student and the bully, in an expedited manner;
Timetables for reporting of bullying incidents to school counselors, school administrators, the superintendent or law enforcement, if it is determined that reporting the bullying incident to law enforcement is necessary;
Discipline provisions for teachers, school staff or school administrators who fail to initiate or conduct an investigation of a bullying incident; and
Discipline provisions for false reporting of bullying

10. Discipline Rules
A detailed procedure outlining the use of follow-up services that includes:
Support services for the victim; and
Bullying education for the bully

11. Clarifies How to Address Bullying Incidents
The DOE is required to periodically review each school’s policy to ensure compliance
Discipline rules may be applied regardless of the physical location in which the bullying behavior occurred, whenever:
Individual committing the bullying behavior and any of the intended targets of the bullying behavior are students attending a school within a school corporation; and
Disciplinary action is reasonably necessary to avoid substantial interference with school discipline or prevent an unreasonable threat to the rights of others to a safe and peaceful learning environment.

12. Limitations Cyberbullying still a murky area Lack of accountability
Lack of funding

13. 2018 Update – HEA1365 CHANGES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
School corporations are no longer required to report the number of bullying incidents on their annual performance reports, however, they must continue to report incidents in their student safety reports.
Their reports will not count against the annual school improvement grade.
INCREASES SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY
Requires the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to send annual reminders to school corporations regarding the requirement to report incidents of bullying.
IDOE may conduct audits to ensure compliance and accuracy of reporting.
Audits must be reported on the IDOE website if discrepancies are found.
Requires the IDOE to conduct a statewide survey concerning improving reporting of bullying incidents.

14. HEA1230 School safety Cyberbullying – Human trafficking –
IDOE must provide resources on their website for schools and parents
Schools must include prohibitions on bullying via cellular devices in their policies
Human trafficking –
IDOE must provide resources regarding human trafficking and school staff must receive 1 hour of training every 2 years
Secured School Fund grants – additional $5M
Low interest loans – additional $35M

15. Indiana Department of Education
Provides sample policies and guidelines, curricula, webinar explaining requirements of the law, and resources for elementary, middle and high schools *There is NO mandated statewide program or curricula for bullying or cyberbullying prevention

16. Contact Information
Mindi Goodpaster, MSW Director, Public Policy & Advocacy Marion County Commission on Youth, Inc. (MCCOY) 1375 W. 16th Street Indianapolis, IN x103

17. Indiana Bullying Law: How to Address Bullying Head On Part 2
BPCC Training
Indiana Bullying Law: How to Address Bullying Head On Part 2
Kimberly Ewing, OBPP Trainer, Diversity & Inclusion Trainer, Implicit Bias Trainer, Life Coach & Consultant
Like us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
kdemotivates.com
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18. Recognition of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
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Recognition of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
“Promising Program” by Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development (University of Colorado)
Most Innovative Program of the Year in the U.S. (2009) by CHADD
Ttofi & Farrington (2008, 2009, 2011) meta-analyses of bullying prevention programs
programs “inspired by the work of Dan Olweus worked best” and that future efforts should be “grounded in the successful Olweus programme”
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19. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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Dan Olweus, Ph.D.
Sue Limber, Ph.D.
Program Developer
U.S. Developer
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20. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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Program Components
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21. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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OBPP is . . .
a systems change program
designed for all students (K-12)
preventive and responsive
focused on changing norms and restructuring the school setting
research-based
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OBPP IS NOT...
curriculum (a set of lessons to teach)
conflict resolution or peer mediation
classroom management technique
anger management program
suicide prevention program
short term effort (1 or 2 years)
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23. Required OBPP Materials
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Required OBPP Materials
OBPP Schoolwide Guide
Document Resources
Video: Overview of OBPP
OBPP Teacher Guide
Video: 6 scenarios for
class discussion
Olweus Bullying Questionnaire
With Vickie Crocker Flerx, Ph.D. Nancy Mullin M.Ed. Jane Riese L.S.W. Marlene Snyder, Ph.D
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24. Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior
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Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior
Involves an aggressive behavior
Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time
Imbalance of power or strength
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25. The three main goals of OBPP are:
1. Reducing existing bullying problems
among students.
Preventing the development of new bullying problems.
3. Achieving better peer relations at school.

26. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying?
Pop Quiz Time 

27. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Relevant Data from Limber, Olweus, & Luxenberg (2013)
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28. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
1. True or False
Studies suggest that fewer than 10% of children are involved in bullying problems in elementary, middle or high school.
False
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29. Percentage of Students Bullied 2-3 times/month or more
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Percentage of Students Bullied 2-3 times/month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
20% of students were directly involved in bullying:
16% had been bullied
7% had bullied others
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30. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
2. True or False
Students are more likely to be bullied in high school than in elementary or middle school.
False
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31. Girls’ and Boys’ Experiences with Being Bullied
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Girls’ and Boys’ Experiences with Being Bullied
2-3 times/month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
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32. Girls’ and Boys’ Experiences with Bullying Others
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Girls’ and Boys’ Experiences with Bullying Others
2-3 times/month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
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33. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
3. True or False
Most bullying is physical in nature.
False
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34. How Are Students Bullied?
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
How Are Students Bullied?
2–3 times/ month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
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35. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
4. True or False
Girls are more likely than boys to bully others.
False
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36. Girls’ and Boys’ Involvement in Bullying 2-3 times/month or more
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Girls’ and Boys’ Involvement in Bullying 2-3 times/month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
 Bullied others  Bullied by others  Bullied others and was bullied  Not involved
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37. By Whom Are Girls and Boys Bullied?
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
By Whom Are Girls and Boys Bullied?
2-3 times/ month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
Boys are most often bullied by boys
53% bullied by one or more boys
37% by boys and girls
9% by girls only
Girls are bullied by girls and boys
49% by boys and girls
30% by girls only
20% by boys only
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38. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
5. True or False
In recent years, cyber bullying has become one of the most common forms of bullying among students.
False
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39. How Are Students Bullied?
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
How Are Students Bullied?
2–3 times/ month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
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40. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
6. True or False
The vast majority of students who are bullied tell a teacher or other member of the school staff.
False
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41. Reporting of Victimization
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
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.
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42. Do Students Report Being Bullied? To Whom?
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Do Students Report Being Bullied? To Whom?
2–3 times/ month or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
3-5th Grade th Grade th Grade
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43. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
7. True or False
Bullying is just as likely on the way to and from school as during school hours.
False
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44. Where Are Students Bullied?
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Where Are Students Bullied?
1–2 times or more*
(Limber et al., 2013)
Bullying Location
*Students could select more than one location.
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45. In How Many Locations Are Students Bullied?
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
In How Many Locations Are Students Bullied?
1–2 times or more
(Limber et al., 2013)
2/3 have been bullied in more than one place.
Nearly 1/2 have been bullied in three or more places.
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46. How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
8. True or False
Most students who observe bullying don’t think they should get involved.
False
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47. Empathy For Bullied Students
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Empathy For Bullied Students
(Limber et al., 2013)
Vast majority feel sorry for the bullied students
More girls than boys feel sorry for the bullied students
More younger than older students feel sorry for the bullied students
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48. Watching…and Joining In Bullying
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Watching…and Joining In Bullying
(Limber et al., 2013)
Onlookers: “just watch”
Followers: Could join in
Grade level
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49. Taking Action To Stop Bullying
How Much Do YOU Know About Bullying Quiz
Taking Action To Stop Bullying
Students who try to help a bullied student
(Limber et al., 2013)
Decreases in helping with age
Biggest changes between elementary and middle school
Girls are somewhat more likely to say they will help
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50. What Roles Do Students Play In Bullying Situations?
BPCC Training
What Roles Do Students Play In Bullying Situations? G
Start the bullying and take an active
part A
Dislike the bullying, help or try to help the bullied student
Defenders
Students Who Bully
Student Who Is Bullied
Take an active
part, but do not start the bullying B
Followers H
Support the bullying, but do not take an active part C
Supporters
Possible
Defenders
Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it
Passive
Supporters F D
Like the bullying,
but do not display
open support
Disengaged
Onlookers
TG, p. 24
Watch what happens, don’t take a stand E
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51. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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BULLYING = PEER ABUSE
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52. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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Why address bullying?
1. For students and their futures
(mental & physical health)
2. For a healthy school climate (academic achievement)
3. For the larger community
4. Risk management for schools
5. It’s a wise investment
6. It’s the law
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53. Effects of Being Bullied
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Effects of Being Bullied
Lower self-esteem
Depression & anxiety
Absenteeism & lowered school achievement
Thoughts of suicide
Illness
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54. Health Consequences of Bullying (Fekkes et al., 2004)
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Health Consequences of Bullying (Fekkes et al., 2004)
Bullied Not bullied
Headache 16% 6%
Sleep problems 42% 23%
Abdominal pain 17% 9%
Feeling tense % 9%
Anxiety 28% 10%
Feeling unhappy 23% 5%
Depression scale
moderate indication 49% 16%
strong indication 16% 2%
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55. Children at Higher Risk of Being Bullied:
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Children at Higher Risk of Being Bullied:
Children with disabilities, special needs, and health problems
Children who are obese
Children who are LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender)
TG Doc 5
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56. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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Children Who Bully
Bullying may be part of a conduct-disordered behavior pattern.
This pattern may continue into young adulthood.
Olweus study: Youth who bullied others in middle school were 4 times as likely to have 3 or more convictions by age 24.
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Bullying Behavior May Violate Civil or Criminal Law
Physical bullying - assault
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)
Bullying disabled persons - disability harassment
Cyber bullying - harassment by
communication; stalking
Sexting - child pornography
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58. it’s a question of rights.
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Ultimately…
it’s a question of rights.
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59. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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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
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60. ©2014 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.S. www.clemson.edu/olweus
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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!
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61. © 2014 Susan Limber, PhD; Vicki Flerx, PhD; Nancy Mullin, MEd;
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© 2014 Susan Limber, PhD; Vicki Flerx, PhD; Nancy Mullin, MEd;
Jane Riese, LSW; and Marlene Snyder, PhD This presentation is based on the work of Dan Olweus, PhD.
Use of this presentation is restricted to persons trained by 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 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
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