Inappropriate Behavior: Prevention and Intervention for Staff and Students

PREVENTION

Have a handbook for staff and students

If you can’t define it, you can’t prevent it!

Bullying is intentional harm-doing where a negative action is repeated over time and there is an imbalance of power Not all negative, unacceptable behavior is bullying What is Bullying?

Train your staff to know and understand the difference between conflict and bullying What’s the Difference?

How can you prevent inappropriate behaviors and bullying at your school?

Know your staff and know your students

Establish clearly defined schoolwide behavior expectations

Make sure staff and students are aware of the consequences for their actions

“It is not the threat of punishment but rather the certainty of it that thwarts inappropriate behavior.”

Know your school’s hot spots and eliminate them!

Never tolerate inappropriate language, gestures or behaviors from staff or students

What we tolerate today, we will accept tomorrow!

Create a positive school environment

Staff and student relationships are key

Intervention

If it’s mean, intervene!

Stop the behavior immediately!

Make sure everyone is safe!

Separate, investigate, counsel and communicate with all stakeholders involved

Document the behavior

FACTS TO CONSIDER

Always be aware of social media and its impact on your students, faculty and staff.

Assume any text or email will be read aloud in a legal deposition one day