1. Bullying Awareness Brewer High School 12/9/2018 Bullying
School colors More prominent than we may think vice principal with number of incidents in the last 5 years
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2. Introduction
Bullying generally occurs in common areas (hallways, cafeteria)
Electronic bullying is becoming common
We must develop an integrated school strategy
The majority of incidents not in classroom Work with vice principal and resource officer texting is a big problem but easier to prove
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3. Be Pro-active Be Sensitive to the behavior
Address the issue immediately
Monitor areas near your classroom
Discuss in your morning T.A.S.C. groups
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4. Communication
Post School Policy on Web site and highlight section in student agendas
Include section in first expectation letter sent home
Talk to colleagues about patterns of behavior
Communicate with students, parents and each other
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5. Action Plan School-wide Assembly Formation of Civil Rights Team
Peer Mediation
Assembly Annually or Interactive Performance group every other year
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6. School-Wide Assembly
Members of the Maine State Attorney General’s Office
Interactive Drama Group
Alternate each year…….Could be scheduled as part of rotating assemblies that we do for seniors. We are always looking for activities for other grade levels
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7. Civil Rights Team Many Maine schools already have one in place
They do projects to raise awareness
State offers training and state conference
Massabesic High, Bangor High contact info
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8. Best Ideas Check out this website
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9. Peer Mediation Conflict Resolution Local Training Available
Gives students a sense of owning their actions
Fits our Community of Caring Values
Hermon High has group……been very effective as a first step
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10. Conclusion Raise Awareness Increase Communication on topic
Integrated Strategy
Stay the Course
Must be consistent……will have growing pains when confronting
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11. References http://www.indiana.edu/~safeschl/PeerMediation.pdf
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