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Indiana Area School District Olweus Antibullying Program

Indiana Area School District Olweus Antibullying Program. “Every individual should have the right to be spared oppression and repeated, intentional humiliation, in school and in society at large” Dan Olweus. Top Ten Facts About Bullying. 1. Bullying is more than just teasing.

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Indiana Area School District Olweus Antibullying Program

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  1. Indiana Area School District Olweus Antibullying Program “Every individual should have the right to be spared oppression and repeated, intentional humiliation, in school and in society at large” Dan Olweus

  2. Top Ten Facts About Bullying 1. Bullying is more than just teasing. 2. Anyone can be a bully. 3. Anyone can be a victim. 4. Bullying isn’t a modern problem. 5. Bullying affects everyone. 6. Bullying is a serious problem. 7. We can work together to find solutions. 8. A comprehensive plan will produce the best results. 9. Children a risk can be helped. 10. Schools are responsible for protecting students.

  3. Classroom Definition Bullying is when a stronger, more powerful person hurts or frightens a smaller or weaker person deliberately (on purpose) and repeatedly (again and again).

  4. Warning Signs For Parents • Having more money than he/she can explain • Buying things he or she normally can’t afford • Having new possessions (games etc) and claiming that “my friends gave them to me” • Defying parental authority • Behaving aggressively toward siblings • Exhibiting a sense of superiority • Being determined to win at everything • Blaming others for his/her problems • Refusing to take responsibility for his/her negative behaviors

  5. Students Who are Bullied • Passive Victims- anxious, sensitive loners who give off “victim” signals, lack self-defense skills, don’t think quickly on their feet, and have few friends to support them. • Provocative Victims – easily aroused, impulsive, annoying kids who tease or taunt bullies, egg them on, and make themselves targets but can’t defend themselves

  6. Examples of Student Designed Rules for the Classroom • We don ‘t tease, call names, or put people down. • If we see someone being bullied, we speak up and stop it (if we can) or go for help right away. • We make new students feel welcome. • We listen to each other’s opinions. • We look for the good in others and value differences.

  7. Hot Spots • Standing in Lines • Hallways • Bathrooms • Cafeteria • Playground • Special Program areas – Gym • Buses • Computers and cell phones

  8. The Olweus Pledge • 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 and adult at school and an adult at home.

  9. “Do the Right Thing” posters visibly displayed at these stores: Bob’s Pizza Lucy Rae Michael B’s Shoes Subway Tom’s Pizza Foxes Community Involvement Business Partnerships

  10. Getting Everyone Involved Class Meetings • 1 time a week • Classroom teacher plus one other adult • Open forum • Team building activities

  11. What Parents Can Do • Know the signs • Listen • Open communication • Teach children to “think before they act” • Teach Empathy • Communicate with teacher by e-mail • “Keeping Kids Bully Free: Tips for Parents” • Participate in School Activities

  12. What Teachers Will Do • Be Alert • Break the Code of Silence • Send a Clear Message • Provide Counseling • Communicate with Parents • Encourage a Positive Attitude • Provide Safe Havens • Teach Planning and Power Skills • Teachers will Follow the District Wide Olweus Consequences Rubric

  13. Monthly Themes • September – Respect • October – Responsibility • November – Love • December – Courage • January – Honesty • February – Justice • March – Loyalty • April – Hope • May – Looking Back/Reflection

  14. Conclusion

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