1. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 1 Knox Doss Middle School at Drakes Creek Staff Training OBPP Team: Nagel, Warren, Freise, Libby, Carver, Hagey, Delph, Cothron, Grenead

2. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Bullying Facts and Statistics

3. © 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

4. © 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

5. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 5 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]

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

7. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Welcome to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

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

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

10. © 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

11. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010

12. What is your definition of Bullying?

13. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 13 “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:

14. © 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

15. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 BULLYING = PEER ABUSE Two Types: Direct- Hitting, Taunting, name Calling Indirect- Rumors, Exclusion, cyber bullying

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

17. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 -Videos- Michael at lunch Lauren and her friends Brenna In Homeroom Can be found on the Teachers guide DVD

18. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Activity Who What Where When Why

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

20. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 20 Characteristics of Bullied Students Research suggests two categories of bullied children: –“submissive” or “passive victims” –“provocative victims” or “bully-victims”

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22. 22 Video Clips Impact of Bullying Words can be the most painful Victims of Bullying

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24. 24 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

25. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 KDDC HOT SPOTS

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47. The grades included are actually 6-8th

48. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

49. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

50. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

51. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

52. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

53. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

54. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

55. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

56. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

57. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

58. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

59. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 The grades included are actually 6-8th

60. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 ABC NEWS CLIP

61. © 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

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

63. © 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!

64. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 End of day Wrap-up Mrs. Warren Wrap up – Preview of Day 2 Educator vs. bully sheet – Are you a bully? Pass out Teacher DVD and Guide books to each teacher

65. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010

66. 66 [KDDC] * Facts & Myths *Class Meetings *Individual Interventions *PBS Integration *Kick Off

67. © 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

68. © 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

69. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 69 1. True or False?B Studies suggest that fewer than 10% of children are involved in bullying problems in elementary or middle school.False

70. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Percentage of Students Bullied 2-3 times/month or more

71. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Percentage of Students Who Bully Others 2-3 times/month or more

72. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 72 2. True or False? © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2007 B Children are more likely to be bullied in middle school than in elementary school.False

73. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Bullied Students: Grade Trends 2-3 times/month or more

74. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Students Bullying Others: Grade Trends

75. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 75 3. True or False?B Most bullying is physical in nature. False

76. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 76 4. True or False? © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2007 B Girls bully just as much as boys; they just do it differently.False

77. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 77 Gender plays a role Similarities: –Both boys and girls engage in frequent verbal bullying. –Girls and boys engage in relational bullying. Differences: –Boys are more likely to physically bully. –Girls are more likely to use more subtle and indirect forms of bullying: social exclusion, rumor-spreading, friendship manipulation. –Boys are bullied primarily by boys; girls are bullied by boys and girls.

78. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 78 5. True or False?B Boys are more likely than girls to be involved in cyber-bullying.False

79. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 79 Frequency of Being Cyber- Bullied Kowalski, Limber, & Agatston (2007)

80. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 80 Frequency of Cyber- Bullying Others Kowalski, Limber, & Agatston (2007)

81. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 81 6. True or False?B The vast majority of children who are bullied tell a teacher or other member of the school staff. False

82. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 82 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.

83. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 83 7. True or False?B Bullying is just as likely on the way to and from school as during school hours.False

84. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Where the Bullying Has Occurred (if bullied once or more)

85. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 85 8. True or False?B Most students who observe bullying don’t think they should get involved.False

86. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 If you see or learn that a student is being bullied, how do you usually react?

87. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 87 Students Who Observe (Melton et al. 1998) What do you usually do when you see a student being bullied? 38%Nothing--I think the bullying is OK/I take part/I just watch 27%I don’t do anything, but I think I should help 35%I try to help him or her

88. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Team Building With Rebecka Warren

89. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Student and Teacher Interviews at KDDC

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91. School-Level Components

92. © 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)

93. © 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

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95. 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

96. © 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

97. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 B.R.A.N.D. Building Relationships And Nurturing Development

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99. Classroom-Level Components

100. © 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

101. © The Olweus Bullying Prevention Group, 2010 Class Meetings DVD

102. © 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

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

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

105. © 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

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

107. © 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

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

109. © 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

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

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

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

113. © 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

114. © 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

115. © 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

116. © 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

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