1. JML Approach to Bullying Prevention
I:\_School Counseling\JML Movie Project.mp4

2. Bullying vs Mistreatment
Is repeated
Intended to cause harm/intimidate
Always an imbalance of power
Isolated incident
Could be unintentional
Can occur between equals

5. What to Watch For Drop in grades
Changes in behavior/lack of interest in activities
School avoidance
Feeling isolated, alone
Changes in friends
Sadness/isolation
Anger, irritability, eating/sleeping changes
Physical symptoms(headaches, stomachaches)
Suicidal thoughts/depression

6. What Parents Can Do
Listen to your child and reassure him/her that they do not deserve to be bullied
Help your child practice appropriate responses to bully behavior (Firm response, ignore, avoid, humor)
Help your child choose activities they enjoy and where they are most likely to make friends
Notify school personnel if bullying is taking place at school or on the bus
Talk to your child about the importance of speaking up against bullying and not being a bystander
Role model acceptance/tolerance/inclusion
How to Deal With A Bully

7. What Happens When A Bully Incident is Reported?
Grade Level Dean will investigate by:
Interviewing the victim
Interviewing the bully
Interviewing all witnesses
Consulting with the grade level counselor
Possible actions include but are not limited to:
Parent notification
Counseling support for the victim
Counseling intervention for the bully
Disciplinary consequences for the bully(detention, suspension, etc.)
Restorative Practices
Confidentiality laws prevent LCPS from discussing disciplinary actions with anyone other than the parent of the student receiving the consequences.

8. What Are We Doing? JML Ambassadors
Counseling presentations in every grade level
Student Climate Survey
Staff development
Moth of October Bully Prevention Month
Same Sky Project
JML Movie Project
Hero in the Hallway presented by Freedom High School
Online bullying reporting tool
Restorative Practice
PBIS

9. Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
Respect Ownership Achievement Responsibility
Matrix
Posters
Lessons
ROAR Tickets/Reward Menu
Teacher Recognition
Student Recognition
Community Recognition
Behavior Clinics
Check In/Check Out
Discipline (Pyramid of Interventions)
Data Analysis
Expect Respect