Another possible reason private schools might have
fewer instances of bullying is that private schools often find it easier than public schools to create a strong school culture centered on common values of members.
I am supporting legislation to place certified social workers in every elementary, intermediate, middle, junior high and senior high school in New York and to establish an anonymous statewide toll - free hotline for
reporting instances of bullying in schools.
Behaviour on school buses was also criticised, with the inspectors saying: «Students call each other unpleasant names and there are
many instances of bullying.
The studies are particularly pertinent with increased attention on bullying; this includes mandates to report
instances of bullying as well as efforts to develop prevention programs and interventions that are effective and developmentally appropriate.
Although White Brook does not necessarily have
more instances of bullying than any other school, part of the reason for the assembly is to refute the idea that bullying is an acceptable part of school life.
Increase adult supervision in places where there are
high instances of bullying (e.g., playgrounds, cafeteria, busses, or bathrooms), and install convex mirrors to increase the staff's visibility around blind corners.
Schools can also support belonging and inclusion by promoting values of friendship, cooperation and respect, and by ensuring that the school's policies and practices
address instances of bullying or harassment quickly and effectively when they occur.
It appears that private schools have more robust anti-bullying programs, have students who are more likely to report bullying and yet fewer
reported instances of bullying.
While many have pointed fingers at overworked or undertrained nurses, or abusive family members, the report found that
many instances of bullying... [Read more...]
Unwanted contact or misunderstandings were associated with a higher risk of depressive symptoms only if there were four or more such incidents, whereas just one to three
instances of bullying or meanness were associated with a higher risk, the study authors said.
By taking organized schoolwide measures and arming individuals with the strategies to counteract bullying, schools can reduce
the instances of bullying and be better prepared to address it when it happens.
I saw
another instance of bullying accusations this week.
Tell them to remove themselves from the situation as quickly as they can and to report
any instances of bullying to an adult.
A teacher may help to encourage others to keep an eye on your child at school during the day and could also help set up a system (with your child's approval and support) to report
any instances of bullying.
One of the biggest challenges for schools responding to
instances of bullying is identifying exactly what has occurred.