WHAT IS IT ?
This page of the Childline Web site gives concrete suggestions for involving the school in preventing the bullying of students. The site is written for students but could also be helpful to teachers, counselors and administrators in creating a bullying prevention plan. Because it is based in the United Kingdom, there are a few minor spelling and language differences.
HOW DO YOU USE IT ?
School administration can use this Web site to help involve students in the prevention of bullying at their school. By having students fully invested in the process of creating and implementing the anti-bullying campaign, it will be a stronger, more successful campaign.
WHEN DO YOU USE IT?
Use this information when planning a school-wide approach to bullying prevention.
WHY DO YOU USE IT?
This web site offers specific actions that the school can take to reduce bullying with the support of students.
WHO DO YOU INVOLVE?
Use this Web site in conjunction with the school counselor. The school counselor can help facilitate school assemblies and class discussions about bullying.
COLLABORATION
Parent:A parent who is looking for a positive way to contribute to the school may want to help organize and facilitate some of the efforts outlined on the Web site.
Teacher: A teacher who is looking for ways to involve the entire class in a positive anti-bullying campaign can use this Web site for ideas for getting students involved.
Media Specialist: A media specialist can use this Web site to find ways to get involved in the bullying prevention program at the school. For example, the media specialist can ensure that a good selection of anti-bullying materials are available to the students.
CREDIBILITY
This Web page is produced by Childline, a 24 hour helpline for children in distress or danger in the United Kingdom. Childline launched in 1986. Since that time, over one million students have been counseled about a wide range of problems. One of the more common reasons students call is because they are a victim of bullying. The Childline Web site offers a variety of fantastic student resources.