We see this as an opportunity to help stop the violence that invades our schools and communities, says Kathy Middleton, Sexual Assault Prevention Education Program Coordinator, State Health Department. The chances of redirecting or stopping bullying violence are better if intervention is made in early childhood. Bullying prevention can easily be a part of a comprehensive safety program. If bullying is overlooked, the school is not safe and not conducive to learning. Class participants learn about the types of bullying, power sources, and the most common strategies used by male and female bullies.
Participants also learn what works, myths and the worst advice given by adults.
This class provides general solutions. Participants learn what classroom teachers, staff, administrators, school boards, safe school committees, parents, students and community decision-makers can do to have a productive school where everyone is safe to learn.