Olweus Bullying Prevention Program OBPP Overview Insert Your

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) Overview [Insert Your Name(s) and Contact Information]

Olweus Definition of Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. Dan Olweus © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 2

Bullying is peer abuse. Dan Olweus © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U.

Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior 1. Involves an aggressive behavior 2. Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time 3. Involves an imbalance of power or strength © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 4

Types of Bullying Direct Indirect • hitting • rumors • taunting • exclusion •

Effects of Being Bullied • Lower self-esteem • Depression and anxiety • Absenteeism and lowered academic achievement • Thoughts of suicide • Illness © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 6

Concerns about Children Who Bully Children who bully are more likely to: –Get into frequent fights –Be injured in a fight –Steal, vandalize property –Drink alcohol, smoke –Be truant, drop out of school –Report poorer academic achievement –Perceive a negative climate at school –Carry a weapon © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 7

Effects of Bullying on Bystanders • Bystanders may feel: –Afraid –Powerless to change the situation –Guilty for not acting –Diminished empathy for bullied students over time © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 8

Effects of Bullying on School Climate • Creates a climate of fear and disrespect • Interferes with student learning • Students may feel insecure and not like school as well • Students may perceive a lack of control/caring from adults © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 9

Percentage of Students Bullied 2 -3 times/month or more (Luxenberg et al. , 2015) 3% [VALUE] 2% Students in Grades 3 -12 83% • 17% of students were directly involved in bullying: – 14% had been bullied – 5% had bullied others Bullied others Were bullied Bullied others and were bullied Not involved © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 10

Girls’ and Boys’ Experiences with Being Bullied 2 -3 times/month or more (Luxenberg et al. , 2015) Girls 30% Boys 25% 23% 21% 20% 18% 21% 18% 15% 17% 16% 18% 17% 12% 15% 13% 10% 9% 5% 11% 9% 7% 8% 8% 7% 0% 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Grade level © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 11

Girls’ and Boys’ Experiences with Bullying Others 2 -3 times/month or more (Luxenberg et al. , 2015) Girls Boys 20% 15% 10% 7% 5% 5% 6% 6% 4% 4% 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 5% 6% 7% 5% 5% 4% 7% 7% 3% 3% 3% 10 th 11 th 12 th 6% 0% 3 rd 8 th 9 th Grade level © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 12

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program • First systematic research on bullying conducted in early 1970 s. • OBPP part of Norway’s national campaign against bullying in early 1980 s. • The most-researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today. © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 13

Goals of OBPP • To reduce existing bullying problems among students • To prevent the development of new bullying problems • To achieve better peer relations at school © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 14

Program Components © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus

OBPP Training-Consultation Information • Training and consultation is essential for successful program implementation and fidelity • Training for Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee (BPCC) is provided by a Certified OBPP Trainer-Consultant • Consultation is required for at least 12 months • BPCC Committee trains and supports staff every year for program sustainability © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 16

For more information about OBPP Training Safe and Humane Schools within Clemson University’s Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life www. clemson. edu/olweus 864 -656 -6271 June Jenkins, Training-Consultation Coordinator june 2@clemson. edu Jane Riese, Associate Director of Safe and Humane Schools jriese@clemson. edu © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 17

For more information about OBPP Materials www. violencepreventionworks. org Hazelden Publishing 1 -800 -328 -9000 in the U. S. 1 -651 -213 -4590 outside the U. S. © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 18

Take-Home Message • It is possible to reduce bullying. • It requires a team effort. • It requires a long-term commitment. © 2018 -2019 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, U. S. www. clemson. edu/olweus 19