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Olweus ( Ol - Vay -us) Bullying Prevention Program

Olweus ( Ol - Vay -us) Bullying Prevention Program. Addressing Bullying at the School-wide, classroom, individual, and community level. Program Components. Classroom. School. Parents. Community. Individual. Definition of Bullying?.

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Olweus ( Ol - Vay -us) Bullying Prevention Program

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  1. Olweus (Ol-Vay-us) Bullying Prevention Program Addressing Bullying at the School-wide, classroom, individual, and community level

  2. Program Components Classroom School Parents Community Individual

  3. Definition of Bullying? “A person is bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons, he or she has difficulty defending himself or herself.” Olweus 2007 FCPS definition: an incident or pattern of behavior, including verbal, written, physical conduct, or electronic communication which results in a person feeling intimidated or harassed by another. Also prohibited are reprisals or retaliation against individuals who report acts of bullying, intimidation, or harassment or who are targets, witnesses, bystanders, or others with information about an act of bullying, intimidation, or harassment.

  4. Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior: Involves an aggressive behavior Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time Imbalance of power or strength

  5. Why address bullying in schools? For students and their futures For a healthy school climate For the larger community For the purposes of risk management for schools It’s a wise investment 5

  6. Why address bullying? It is the right of every student to attend a school where they feel safe and valued Negative impact on rejected peers Negative outcome for bullies It is the responsibility of adults and students to support the development of such schools/communities

  7. Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteem Depression & anxiety Absenteeism & lowered school achievement Thoughts of suicide Illness

  8. Effects of Bullying on Bystanders Bystanders may feel: Afraid Powerless to change the situation Guilty for not acting Diminished empathy for victims over time

  9. Effects of Bullying on School Climate Creates a climate of fear and disrespect Interferes with student learning Students may feel insecurity and not like school as well Students may perceive lack of control/caring 9

  10. Why Adults Don’t Always Intervene: Have difficulty recognizing bullying (especially social and verbal bullying; for example, name calling, excluding others, spreading rumors, giving intimidating looks, etc.) Students, both the victims and the bystanders, need to tell adults when bullying occurs. Olweus 2007

  11. Attitudes and Behaviors… Students’ attitudes and behaviors need to create an environment that values respect and fair treatment for everyone. An environment where bullying is not viewed as “cool”, but supporting vulnerable peers IS! -Olweus 2007

  12. PBIS & Olweus (OBPP)… Making a connection… • PBIS is a whole-school, systems-change program. • The OBPP is a whole-school, systems-change program. • OBPP will be an important component of our PBIS program.

  13. 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 6. Student learning about bullying 7. Student involvement in changing climate

  14. History OBPP

  15. Dr. Dan Olweus • 1970’s – initiated the first systematic research study in the world on bullying problems. • Published – in 1973 (Sweden) and 1978 (USA) • “Aggression in the Schools: Bullies and Whipping Boys” • However, little attention was given by anyone else in the world until the early 1990’s.

  16. Key Findings:Norway • Reduction in bullying and antisocial behavior • Improvements in classroom social climate • “Dosage” affects success

  17. Olweus & Human Rights As early as 1981, Dr. Olweus proposed enacting a law against bullying in schools. He argued that it is a fundamental human right for a student to feel safe in school. Legislation has been passed by the Norwegian and Swedish parliaments. (1980’s to present) Legislation has been adopted in more than 30 states in the USA and in several other countries. (late 1990’s to present)

  18. Olweus works with American Colleagues • 1990’s Dr. Olweus worked closely with many American colleagues. • Dr. Susan P. Limber – Clemson University • Implementation and evaluation in the USA • The results are positive, although somewhat weaker outcomes. However, hundreds of schools are using the OBPP. All are having positive results!

  19. Research OBPP

  20. Effects of OlweusBullying Prevention Program • Reduce existing bullying problems among students • Prevent the development of new bullying problems • Achieve better peer relations at school

  21. Effects of Olweus Bullying Prevention Program • Students report (via survey): • 20-70% reduction in being bullied by others. • Marked reductions of general antisocial behavior, such as vandalism, fighting, theft, and truancy. • Clear improvements in the classroom social climate & more positive social relationships.

  22. What It Is OBPP

  23. OBPP 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

  24. What It Is Not OBPP

  25. a curriculum a conflict resolutionapproach a peer mediationprogram an anger managementprogram OBPP IS NOT...

  26. OBPP: School-level Components • Administer student survey • Establish committee: a sub-committee of PBIS (Matt Butts, Katie Frushour, Rachel Butts, & TC Suter) • Train staff • Review and refine supervisory system

  27. OBPP : Classroom-level Components • Post and enforce school-wide rules against bullying. • Prepare lessons to address bullying issues • Hold regular class meetings during Roundtable time. • Intervene every time you are informed about or witness a bullying situation.

  28. Classroom-Level Components Post and enforce school wide rules against bullying 2. Hold regular class meetings 3. Hold meetings with students’ parents

  29. Individual-Level Components Supervise students’ activities Ensure that all staff intervene on-the-spot when bullying occurs Hold meetings with students involved in bullying Develop individual intervention plans for involved students

  30. On-the-Spot Interventions:The “Teachable Moment” 1. Stop the bullying 2. Support student who has been bullied Name bullying behavior & refer to Anti-bullying rules 4. Engage the bystanders 5. Impose immediate & appropriate consequences 6. Take steps to ensure bullied student will be protected from future bullying

  31. After the Intervention Steps Call an administrator or a counselor. An administrator or counselor will get the student(s) from class. The administrator/counselor will check in w/ the teacher about the specifics of what happened. The administrator/counselor will take the student(s) to their office and investigate the incident further. A decision will be made whether or not it was actually “bullying”. The administrator/counselor will check back in w/ the teacher and may ask you to write a referral. Discipline is the school administration’s professional discretion.

  32. Reporting & Administrative Follow Up Harassment or Intimidation (Bullying) Reporting Form (Main Office & Guidance Office) • Reports alleged bullying • Student victim, parent/guardian, close relative of student victim Bullying/Discrimination/Harassment/Intimidation Incident Investigation Form • Investigation must be done by an administrator once the form (above) is filled out and turned into the school

  33. MMS’s Anti-Bullying Rules: • We will not bully others. • We will help students who are bullied. • We will include students who are left out. • If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school or an adult at home. Olweus 2007

  34. The Roles in the Bullying Cycle… G Start the bullying and take an active part A Students Who Bully Dislike the bullying, help or try to help the bullied student Defenders Student Who Is Bullied Take an active part, but do not start the bullying B H Followers The one who is being bullied Supporters C Support the bullying, but do not take an active part Possible Defenders F Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it Passive Supporters D Like the bullying, but do not display open support Disengaged Onlookers E Olweus, 2007 TG, p. 24

  35. Always Keep in Mind… Stopping bullying takes a team of effort Remember the positions of the bullying circle, make sure you are in a positive place Change happens in small increments! Olweus 2007

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