Olweus Bullying Program
Our elementary schools use the research based Olweus Bullying Prevention Program as the foundation for creating a safe environment for children. This program presents a clear definition of the term “bullying”.
“A person is bullied when he/she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more persons.”
This program provides a structured approach to the prevention of bullying. It promotes increased understanding of the issues involved with “bullying” behaviors and provides a coordinated plan for addressing these issues. It also includes strategies for bystanders to use when they observe bullying behaviors. The goals of the program are:
• To reduce (and ideally eliminate) existing bully/victim problems
among children.
• To prevent the development of new problems
• To achieve better peer relations at school
There are four essential rules that we teach:
We will:
1. Not bully others
2. Help students who are bullied
3. Include all students who are left out
4. Tell an adult at school and home when someone is bullied
