What bullying is
Any repeated direct or indirectbehavior, comment, act or gesture, whether deliberate or not, including in cyberspace, which occurs in a context where there is a power imbalance between the persons concerned, and which causes distress and injures, hurts, oppresses, intimidates or ostracizes.
What violence is
Any intentional demonstration of verbal, written, physical or sexual force, which causes distress and injures, hurts, or oppresses a person by attacking their psychological or physical integrity or well-being, or their rights or property.
Those involved
Victim, witness, perpetrator, adult, authority (principal, police)
Role played by each
| VICTIM | Tell an adult (teacher, supervisor, parent, school nurse, secretary or any other adult the victim has confidence in) |
| WITNESS | Intervene immediately if comfortable Tell an adult |
| ADULT | Intervene immediately if comfortable Tell the Principal Ensure safety of individuals ISM for employees |
| PRINCIPAL | Intervene immediately or call 911 Ensure safety of individuals Meet with each person involved to get their version of events Protect their privacy and confidentiality of all parties. Formally document incident and statements Apply Discipline Policy if necessary Follow up with all parties regularly to ensure situation has improved. |
What G. Theberge School is doing to prevent violence and bullying
- All staff trained in CPI (crisis prevention intervention)
- Community Circles and other Pedagogical strategies to help children communicate effectively
- Student –led ABA team
- More toys in school yard and cafeteria
- Room for Movement Breaks
- Lunchtime Student Lounge and Supervisors
- GPI Memos tracking
- Regular staff meetings
- Our School Survey
- Student Voice Focus Group Sessions