12/9/2011: GREAT resources at the Bullying Prevention Institute December 8 training, so we wanted to share!

Bullying and Harassment Prevention and Education –
Colorado School Resource Guide http://www.safeschools.state.co.us/docs/SCHOOL%20RESOURCE%20GUIDE%20-%20BULLYING%2010.17.pdf

Inside Out Youth Services encourages teachers, school resources officers, administrators and others who work with students to implement ongoing practices that combat bullying and harassment of all students, especially those targeted because of their sexual orientation or gender expression. |

Whether you intend to or not, if you are an educator, you create the climate in your school. Contact Shawna@insideoutys.org to explore support and trainings for your school staff from the Pikes Peak Safe @ School Coalition volunteers.

Ten Best Practices in Bullying Prevention from the
Colorado School Safety Resource Center 

1. Make bullying prevention an integral and permanent component of focusing on the overall school climate and culture.

2. Establish support and coordinatino of bullying prevention activities.

3. Regularly assess the bullying and school climate at your school.

4. Establish and consistently enforce school rules and policies related to bullying prevention and intervention.

5. Provide ongoing training for all staff in bullying awareness, prevention, and appropriate interventions.

6. Increase adult supervision in “hot spots” where bullying occurs.

7. Intervene immediately, consistently, equitably and appropriately when bullying occurs.

8. Focus some class time on bullying prevention efforts.

9. Develop cultural competency strategies, skills, and use programs that are inclusive.

10. Continue efforts over time.