Did you know…  Students reported that 71% of the teachers or other adults in  the classroom ignored bullying incidents. A study by the National Crime Prevention Council found that 42%  of teens see at least one bullying or taunting incident in school every day. An additional 26% see such episodes once a week. The U.S. Secret Service found that 71% of school attackers were  bullied prior to the attack thus making the most common characteristic of school attackers the fact that they were victims of bullying. Bullying affects your school’s climate when… there is insufficient or ineffective adult supervision staff and/or students have indifferent or accepting attitudes towards bullying examples:  (i.e. "it's none of my business", "kids will be kids") there is no bullying prevention program in place that requires school-wide implementation

What can you do…
Implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention school-wide CLICK HERE for program details
Train the entire school staff on bullying prevention
Provide support for children who are bullied
Develop and consistently enforce a school-wide policy against bullying which should include rules,
consequences, and positive reinforcements
Help children who are bullied develop assertiveness skills (i.e. stand up straight, keep shoulders back, make 
eye contact, speak with a firm clear voice, etc.)
Hold regular class meetings to teach children social skills (i.e. friendship, respect, how to get along with
someone who is different, etc.)
Build on the students’ strengths – All students have talents and special abilities.  It is the responsibility of 
the adults that impact their lives to draw out their talents and build on their skills. This may be done through
leadership development, providing opportunities for them to use their talents (i.e. expressive arts), etc.
Encourage positive relationships between adults and children 
Model the positive behavior that is desired among children

Download: WarningSigns.pdf When you have suspicions of bullying…  Collect as much information as possible Communicate your suspicions to the rest of the staff Contact the parents of the students involved  Seek professional assistance, if necessary For more information, please contact us at:215-765-8703

To schedule or inquire about training, please contact us at:215-765-8703