1. PINS Conference Katie Rafferty 28 February 2018
respectme
Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service
PINS Conference
Katie Rafferty
28 February 2018

2. About us
We are funded by Scottish Government, and managed by the Scottish Association for Mental Health and LGBT Youth Scotland
We promote children’s rights
We work with adults to help them affect change

3. Respect for All – a national approach
An agreed definition
Explicit commitment to addressing prejudice based bullying
Positive relationships
Focus on prevention and response
The responsibility of all

4. Defining bullying

5. What Do We Mean By Bullying?
Is intent required?
Does the behaviour have to be persistent?
What about impact?

6. Prejudice-based bullying
Prejudice is a social problem, not isolated to children and schools.

7. Positive relationships

8. Prevention and response
Leadership & champions
Developing respectful relationships and a caring culture
Inclusive policy and training opportunities
Active engagement of children and young people
‘When I was bullied, it helped having someone who would listen to me and take action on what I said.’
“The support I was given from the teachers was exceptional because they started to diffuse the situation quickly.”

9. A consistent national approach
A coherent and consistent response to bullying
RfA expectation around developing anti-bullying policies
Where are we now?
8 LAs working in partnership with respectme at present
10 LAs with current policies
14 LAs with policies due or overdue for review

10. What can respectme offer?
Free training for professionals and parents/carers
Policy support for local authorities and young people’s organisations
Website – definitions, additional information, policy, resources, videos, guide for parents and carers.

11. What Can I Do video

12. Contact us www.respectme.org.uk www.facebook.com/respectme.scotland