Holland Elementary School

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PROGRAM CONTENT

Core components of the program are implemented at the school, classroom, and individual levels.

School-level components include—

  • Formation of a Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee
  • Distribution of an anonymous student questionnaire assessing the nature and prevalence of bullying
  • Training for committee members and staff
  • Development of a coordinated system of supervision
  • Adoption of school-wide rules against bullying
  • Development of appropriate positive and negative consequences for students' behavior
  • Holding staff discussion groups related to the program
  • Involvement of parents

Classroom-level components include—

  • Reinforcement of school-wide rules against bullying
  • Holding regular classroom meetings with students to increase knowledge and empathy
  • Informational meetings with parents

Individual-level components include—

  • Interventions with children who bully
  • Interventions with children who are bullied
  • Discussions with parents of involved students

A number of sites also are implementing community-level components, such as: convening meetings with community members, incorporating anti-bullying messages and strategies in youth-related activities in the community (including recreational activities, scouting, and after-school programs).