School Bullying Program |
The way in which bullying has been handled has barely changed in decades, the same methods are used to “control” bullies. One latest fad is to teach “respectful relationships” – bullies already know how to be respectful, they just choose not to – especially when the teacher’s back is turned. “Laying down the law and stating clearly what is expected” – it’s far too late to be teaching that to anyone older than 10 years of age. Bullying is an overt behaviour, ignoring the problem or victim blaming/punishing has only bought us to today where 1 in 3 children will become a victim of bullying. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has declared that all schools worldwide should be a safe learning environment by 2030. Unfortunately they have not included a plan of HOW to end bullying and violence. Without adequate training, bullies will always be bullies and victims will always be victims. The longer a bully is allowed to be a bully, the more they will develop their skills and are harder to retrain. The longer a victim is ignored by the system, the harder it will be to help them. We can stop this never ending vicious circle before a child leaves school, making them a more productive member of society, reducing the statistics of workplace bullying and domestic and family violence. |
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