bul·ly·ing | \ ˈbu̇-lē-iŋ , ˈbə- \
Definition of Bullying
bul·ly·ing | \ ˈbu̇-lē-iŋ , ˈbə- \
(Entry 1 of 2)
: abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger, more powerful, etc. : the actions and behavior of a bullyHer own childhood had been made miserable by bullying …— Michael Holroyd… underestimates the plain meanness behind the pleasure people take in bullying.— George F. Will
bullying adjective
Definition of bullying (Entry 2 of 2)
: prone to or characterized by overbearing mistreatment and domination of others… dominated the program but did so in a bullying manner that made him appear crabbier and more churlish than ever.— Tom Shales At his worst, he was just another loud, boorish, bullying … drunk …— Bartholomew Gill. The bullying husband is … living out a way of being that he learned at home as a child.— Robert Karen
The below program descriptions are from the following website: Here is the link. Also, within the descriptions, there are additional links within that website.
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Bullying Prevention – PBIS (BP-PBIS)
Description: You can find an in-depth description of the BP-PBIS program, including training requirements, here. BP-PBIS program is an evidence-based bullying prevention program that is designed to be implemented as part of a school’s universal behavior management system. There are two versions of the program. One program is designed for students in elementary school (PDF) and the other is designed for students in middle and high school (PDF).
Second Step (SS-SEL) and the Bullying Prevention Unit (SS-BPU)
Description: You can find an in-depth description of the SS-SEL and SS-BPU program, including training requirements, here. The SS-BPU program is a supplemental program to the SS-SEL program. These programs are research-based and the bullying prevention program is developmentally appropriate for Kindergarten through 5th grade students. The program includes video stories co-written by children’s book author Trudy Ludwig and materials for families to reinforce the lessons taught in the classroom. There is also an online version of the Second Step program for middle school students. For more information, please visit the Second Step website and the BPU webpage.
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) https://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/olweus_bullying_prevention_program.page
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/
http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/index.page
Description: You can find an in-depth description of the OBPP program, including training requirements, here. The OBPP is a prevention and education program developed by Dr. Dan Olweus, a leading international bullying prevention expert. The program is appropriate for students in elementary through high school.
Bullying Prevention Curriculum (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction)
https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/safe-schools/bullying-prevention
The Bullying Prevention Curriculum is a teacher-directed curriculum that uses an age-appropriate and multi-strategy approach. The publications explore the key knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to make a school free of bullying behavior. Real-life situations are outlined so students can practice communication skills that are effective in addressing bullying behavior. Fun and engaging activities help with the comprehension of bullying behavior and relationships.
Available online for free: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/bullyingrethink.pdf
or email at PubSales@dpi.wi.gov
“Don’t Laugh at Me” – Operation Respect
http://www.operationrespect.org
Don’t Laugh at Me is a program designed for use with elementary and middle school youth to help address bullying, ridiculing, teasing, and harassing in today’s schools. The initiative uses music, video, and well-tested instructional activities to help students recognize intolerance due to personal differences, understand that differences are positive, develop compassion for others who are different from themselves, and learn that teasing, name calling, exclusion, and ridicule are hurtful to others. Teachers are provided with strategies for helping students develop new ways to resolve conflicts positively.
Ordering Information: Curriculum available for download at http://operationrespect.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Final-Curriculum-Guide.pdf
Cost: Free
Kids Against Bullying Program
Pacer Center: Champions for Children with Disabilities
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
The Kids Against Bullying Program teaches children and adults about bullying prevention. The website features five multicultural animated characters that portray children with and without disabilities. The program is designed for children in grades 1-3. It addresses: a definition of bullying; ways children can respond if they are being bullied and how they can help if they see someone who is being bullied; the difference between telling and tattling; and the important lesson that no one ever deserves to be bullied. The program presents three skits focusing on different types of bullying (physical, verbal, and social/exclusion). The 30– to 35-minute presentation is interactive and includes opportunities for students to share their ideas and ask questions.
Ordering Information: Online interactive website
Cost: Free
*This is not a curriculum but an online tool to help student with disabilities learn about bullying and how to respond.
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/
http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/index.page
Ordering Information: http://www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/bullying_prevention_resources.page
Cost: Refer to the website for information on all services and products.
The Bully Free® Program
http://bullyfree.com
The Bully Free® Program is a comprehensive school-wide (and system-wide) anti-bullying program. It is based on research, and includes administrative strategies, teacher strategies, lesson plans for each grade level (preschool through high school), classroom meetings, student involvement, and bystander empowerment. The program also includes parent involvement, community involvement, and all of the elements and components that must be present in effective anti-bullying programs.
Ordering Information: Order online at http://bullyfree.com/products
Cost: Can range from $299.99 to $1000.00
Utterly Global – Stand up, Speak out … End Bullying
http://antibullyingprograms.org/
“Let’s Be Friends” Early Childhood Bullying Prevention Program
(Pre-K-2) The early years of a child’s life are crucial for healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development. This programs shows how to incorporate a bully-free message in the classroom by encouraging tolerance, kindness, and bully-free behavior. The program is flexible and can be implemented in a variety of ways. Lessons cover the following topics: Friendship, The Players (bullies, target/victim, bystander), Being Mean/Bullying, Tattling and Telling, Celebrating Differences, Becoming a “Stand Upper,” Make a Promise (A good behavior pledge).
Program components include parent education, reinforcement activities for home, interactive activities, songs, and other materials.
Virgil The Bully From Cyberspace Teacher’s Edition & Book Elementary Curriculum Unit
(Grades 1-3) This curriculum uses the book Virgil: The Bully From Cyberspace to inform children about friendship and bullying prevention. The teacher’s guide presents a lesson plan on an aspect of bullying for each of the nine chapters in the book. Each lesson outlines the key concepts of the chapter, its objective, and rationale. A reinforcement activity and other suggested follow-up activities are also part of each lesson. The parent component consists of a series of letters to send home for further discussion.
There’s No Excuse For Peer Abuse Elementary School Program
(Grades 3-5) This unit is designed to teach students positive bystander behavior. Children learn respect and empathy in an effort to help create a positive and healthy school culture and climate. Topics include Types of bullying – cyber, social, physical, emotional, bias based; becoming a positive bystander without putting yourself or anyone else in danger; what to do if you’re bullied; Internet safety; How not to become a target; The difference between bullying and conflict, The difference between ratting and reporting; and how to create a bully-free environment
Stand Up – Speak Out Program and Project
(Grades middle school and up) Stand Up – Speak Out is designed specifically for middle school-age students. The program teachings students and practices protective and coping skills, how to make good choices, socially responsible decisions, and staying engaged in school. Topics include the elements of bullying, barriers to speaking up, the importance of activating the bystander, strategies to prevent becoming a target of bullying, strategies for safe intervention, and steps to responsible decision making.
Bullying. Ignorance is No Defense
This manual utilizes best practices as suggested by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to help students understand the risks involved to themselves and others when it comes to bullying. The goal of the program is to train youth to use alternative methods to resolve problems rather than using bullying behaviors and to educate them about bullying, bias-based offenses, and hate crimes. Providing students with opportunities to understand the seriousness of their behavior and practicing appropriate problem-solving strategies reduces the likelihood of them repeating bullying behavior.
Ordering Information: Order online at http://antibullyingprograms.org/Programs.html
Cost: $150.00 per curriculum
The below program description is from this program website: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/
Standing Up Against Hate, Racism And Discrimination.
Changing The Culture With Diversity, Equity, Equality, Inclusion, Civility And Unity Becomes Our Destiny.
STOMP Out Bullying™ is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. STOMP Out Bullying promotes civility, diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in school and online. It provides help for those in need and at risk of suicide, and raises awareness through peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns.
