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An Overview for Parents

An Overview for Parents. Program Developer Dan Olweus. 2. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. First systematic research on bullying conducted in early 1970s. OBPP part of Norway’s national campaign against bullying in early 1980s. 3. Recognition of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

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An Overview for Parents

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  1. An Overview for Parents

  2. Program Developer Dan Olweus 2

  3. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program First systematic research on bullying conducted in early 1970s. OBPP part of Norway’s national campaign against bullying in early 1980s. 3

  4. Recognition of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Blueprint Model Program (Center for the Study & Prevention of Violence) Model Program (SAMHSA) Effective Program (OJJDP) Level 2 Program (US Dept. of Education) 4

  5. Program Components Classroom School Parents Community Individual 5

  6. 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 6

  7. a curriculum a conflict resolutionapproach a peer mediationprogram an anger managementprogram The OBPP IS NOT... 7

  8. “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:

  9. Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior Involves an aggressive behavior Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time Imbalance of power or strength 9

  10. Types of Bullying Direct--Hitting, taunting, name calling Indirect—Rumors, exclusion, cyber bullying 10

  11. 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 11

  12. Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteem Depression & anxiety Absenteeism & lowered school achievement Thoughts of suicide Illness 12

  13. Health Consequences of Bullying(Fekkes et al., 2004) BulliedNot bullied Headache 16% 6% Sleep problems 42% 23% Abdominal pain 17% 9% Feeling tense 20% 9% Anxiety 28% 10% Feeling unhappy 23% 5% Depression scale moderate indication 49% 16% strong indication 16% 2% 13

  14. Effects of Bullying on Bystanders Bystanders may feel: Afraid Powerless to change the situation Guilty for not acting Diminished empathy for victims over time 14

  15. 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 15

  16. Characteristics of Bullied Students Research suggests two categories of bullied children: “submissive” or “passive victims” “provocative victims” or “bully-victims”

  17. “Passive Victims” Cautious, sensitive, quiet, & withdrawn Anxious, insecure, have low self-esteem Physically weaker than peers (boys) Physically mature earlier (girls) Have few friends--find it easier to associate with adults

  18. “Provocative Victims” Tend To... Share characteristics with bullied children Share characteristics with students who bully Be less effective in bullying than other children who bully Behave in ways that cause irritation and attract negative attention

  19. 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

  20. Children Who Bully Tend To... Have positive attitudes toward violence Be impulsive and have quick tempers Show little empathy for victims Be aggressive to adults Be involved in other antisocial or rule-breaking activities Be physically stronger than peers (boys) NOBULLYINGALLOWED!

  21. Common Myths About Children who Bully “Children who bully are loners.” “Children who bully have low self-esteem.”

  22. What Motivates Children Who Bully? Like to dominate others in a negative way Gain satisfaction from inflicting injury and suffering Receive “rewards” by bullying others (prestige, attention, possessions)

  23. What Roles Do Students Play In Bullying Situations? G Defenders Students Who Bully Start the bullying and take an active part A Student Who Is Bullied Dislike the bullying, help or try to help the bullied student H Take an active part, but do not start the bullying B The one who is being bullied Followers Possible Defenders C Supporters Support the bullying, but do not take an active part F Passive Supporters Disengaged Onlookers Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it D E Like the bullying, but do not display open support

  24. Composition of the BPCC Typical composition (8-15 members): Administrator Teacher from each grade School mental health professional Non-teaching staff 1-2 parents Community representative Other 24

  25. 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. 25

  26. Partner with Parents The importance of parent involvement in the OBPP Strategies to involve parents in OBPP Serve on the BPCC Attend schoolwide parent meetings Attend/help organize classroom parent meetings Talk with their children about bullying TG CD #23, #25, #26, & #27 26

  27. Parent Meetings About Bullying Schoolwide parent meeting: Overview of bullying at the school Steps the school is taking (OBPP) Roles parents can play Get input Classroom-level parent meetings Sample letter SWG CD #31 Sample meeting outline SWG CD # 32 27

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

  29. BPCC Support for Classroom Build time for class meetings Topic ideas Support and staff development Integrating messages across curriculum Monitor progress 29

  30. 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 30

  31. 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 31

  32. Community-Level Components 32

  33. 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 33

  34. Communities Support Prevention Efforts Parent Teacher Association (PTA) City Council or County Commissioners Non-Profit Family & Child Welfare Organizations Local businesses Public Service Groups (e.g. Kiwanis, Rotary, Junior League) Local foundations Local press (newspaper, TV, radio) 34

  35. Spreading the Anti-Bullying Message into the Community Community sports leagues After-school programs Scouting, 4-H, other youth programs Faith-based organizations Juvenile justice groups Summer camps 35

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