Anti bullying hungary cepol webinar-ii with cyber

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© 2013 Felelős Társadalomért Közhasznú Alapítvány

Charles Huber

European Prevention Institute

Anti-Bullying ProgramHungary


operated by the Public Foundation for a Responsible Society



Purpose Definitions and related terminology

Differences between bullying v.s. harassment

Types, features and effects of bullying

Effective, efficient and sustainable program development

Preventive, Reactive & Organizational Solutions

Main challenges in program implementation



Other Bullying Topics NOT covered Studies

Tips for studentsteachersparentscounselors, principals and administrators

Legislative challengesLegislative and policy best practices and examples

Legal aid

Program and pilot details

Lessons learned

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Profession of Audience

police officer or consultant

teacher

counselor

principal or administrator

professional helper

researcher

other?



GOALStop bullying and cyberbullying:• in schools & pre-schools• at home• at work• in relationships• in public



Bullying in schools• Peer bullying

– student - student

• Workplace bullying– teacher – teacher– teacher – student– teacher - parent

• Public bullying– parent – teacher– parent – student (other than own)

• Cyberbullying– any of the above via the use of cyber

technologies



What is NOT bullying

• one time and isolated incident

• NOT continuous or repetitive– Verbal or physical conflict, insult or violence

• Behavior which evolves into a higher form of abuse or violence (sexual harassment or abuse, rape, etc.)



What is BullyingBullying is

– repetitive– intense– hurtful and purposefully damaging behavior

...goal is to forcefully shift or end the balance of power, and maintain the power position.

Can happen– verbally or physically– directly or indirectly– in person or through social or peer groups– openly or hidden (anonymously)

can evolve or occur via use of cyber technologies which is calledcyberbullying



Cyberbullying• Cyberbullying is when

verbal or social bullying is executed via the use of technology.

– email– chat– applications– online (social media, damaging

articles, etc.)– sms

• Post: – gossip – damaging, embarrassing photos

videos, articles or messages.



Cyberbullying

• Cyberbullying includes– online harassment– harassment via telephone– other illegal activities online– implemented via

• online• landline phones• mobil phones

• Other behavior– which are NOT illegal– purposfully damage

• honor,• self confidence, • power balance,• social standing.



• Bullying– Verbal bullying– Physical bullying– Social bullying– Cyberbullying

• Harassment– Sexual harassment– Online harassment– Telephone harassement (not phone abuse)

• Violence– School violence– Sexual violence (rape, incest, etc)

• Abuse– Physical abuse– Verbal abuse– Sexual abuse (molestation)

Related terminology



Terminology Bullying vs Harassment

shift in the balance of power (bullying)

Examples: harassment, not bullyingharassment as bullying

bullying, not harassment



Terminology - roles in bullying• Target – not „bullied”, NEVER „victim”

• Bully – „the person / group which is bullying” is preferred

• Bystanders– instigators– observers– active helpers (people who get involved in actual situations, go

for help)– passive helpers (consolers and support people)– disinterested bystanders



Types of verbal bullying

• Distribution of damaging and rumors,

• Dissemination of lies and distortions.

• mockery• Insults (verbal ang gestures)• intimidation• humiliation• taunt• making fun• manipulation• gossip

SKIP IN PRESENTATION



Types of verbal bullying cont.• ignoring someone as an

organized behavior• staring at and laughing at

someone• the use offensive gestures• reiterating and delving on

past negative events• the use negative comments

of phrases which are homophobic, racist, sexist or critique religious affiliation

Easily seen, heard and recognised




Types of physical bullying• pushing• throwing• kicking• hair pulling• scratching• biting• pinching• stabbing• hitting• punching• beating• smothering• tripping• damaging valuables and propertyCan be seen, heard and recognised




Types of social bullying• negative manipulation• exclusion from activity, community

or group, • blocking the building of friendships

and establishing stability in a group • intimidating and bullying friends and

supporters of the target person/group.

• openly criticizing the target’s wardrobe, and social traits (ethnic origin, religion, social status, living situation, disability)

Threat of social isolation of the target




Types of social bullying cont.

• Distribution of damaging and rumors,

• Dissemination of lies and distortions.

• Distribution of shaming and embarrassing images, videos

Using digital technologies is a common tool for social bullying




Main challenges• Frequent and increasing behavior

– schools– public– home and neighborhood– cyber arena

• Not everywhere recognized as a problem– socially– in the education field

• Face an inadequately trained profession to develop a bullying-free environment– to prevent and effectively handle bullying situations

• Many countries and institutions do not have the necessary lobby to develop, introduce and maintain anti-bullying initiatives.

• Ad-hoc initiatives– conflicting methods– inconsistent– Inaccurate information



Social impactBullying which is not handled or is handled inappropriately:

• will have a lasting impact on roles and socialisation of– the targets of bullying– the people / group who bullied– the bystanders, observers and instigators

• will continue to modify roles and behavior– at home– at work– in relationships– in our social and public environment

• will promote these modified roles to define – values, ways and methods of conflict resolution– geographic or an issue based community (neighborhood, graduating class,

place of employment)



Why is it critical– prevent– stop– handle the effects

of bullying in schools and in the cyber arena?





Effects of bullyingLong term emotional and behavioural damages

• anxiety• loneliness• depression• sudden and unjustified anger• violent conflict resolution• aggressive manifestations• misinterpretation of gestures,

events• the difficulty of maintaining self-

image• rigid and compulsive behavior




Effects of bullying cont.• use of alcohol, cigarettes and

drugs• low self-esteem and self-

confidence• greater susceptibility to disease• eating disorders (obesity,

bulimia, anorexia)• difficulty establishing

friendships and relationships• school truancy• learning problems• deterioration of grades• further education and career

problemsThere is a close relationship between bullying and attempts of suicide




Success criteria against bullying• For successful and sustainable program implementation

including– Preventive solutions– Event handling solutions to effectively stop the bullying behavior

• For legal solutions and representation– To establish legislative framework



Steps to have a bullying-free environmentPrevention• Changing the environment and increasing awareness• Realisation of bullying as an unacceptable problem• Implementation of the pre-requisit and necessary tools

(modified policies and procedures, ABIS, etc.) • Inform and educate: personal development on (agression-

free and effective communication, self-awareness and self confidence, tolerance and responbislbe digital citzenship, safe internet use)

• Effectively handle gateway behaviors (conflict management, mediation, restoration)

• Activisation of students, teachers, parents and administrators



Steps to have a bullying-free environment

Event handling: effectively stopping bullying behavior• Recognizing bullying• Education on the do’s and dont’s of conflict resolution and

bullying handling methods• Official steps (expulsion, police, legal)



Real v.s. Virtual ethics / standards• Ethics are one and the same• Additional effort on responsible digital citizenship which goes

beyond safe internet use.





MEP - ProgramOrganized program• based on international best practices• modified to local social and cultural specifics• incorporates standard management tools for

implementation– Prince II project management– Strong focus on change management

Consistent Solutions• uniform content• web based tool to report bullying • dashboard to monitor problem solving via A.B.I.S.

(Anti Bullying Integrated Solutions)• content is professsionally sanitized and accepted

via CM workshops– Prevention– Event handling

Institutional Segment• lobbies legislation• establishes and maintains

professional and academic contacts

• monitors and assists media communications on bullying and cyberbulying.



Program1. INSTITUTIONAL SOLUTIONS

1. Program implementation (organisation, policies, agreements, plan and timeline)2. PMO setup3. Prevention presentations and communication. Class materials4. Base line studies via questionaires5. Introduce ABIS6. Partner management7. Communication and Change Management Strategies8. House rules, policies and procedures to include anti-bullying9. META training and train the trainer10.Effectiveness, lessons learned and monitoring and reporting

2. EVENT BASED SOLUTIONS1. Active help for ongoing situations and bullying behavior2. Support – (crisis line, chat)3. Counseling4. Advice to:

1. Parents2. Students3. Counselors4. Administrators

5. ABIS case support




META TRAINING

PRESENTATIONS TRAININGS FORUMS

•Open school presentations:•Students•Teachers•Parents

•Champions / Teachers•Student Ambassadors•Counselors•ABIS Tool•Principals / administrators•Trainers

•Scientific, academia, professional forums•Workshops•Legislative forums




PILOT• 1st study in Hungary on bullying and cyberbullying

– grade schools– high-schools.

• Tested awareness & participation– teachers– students– parents

• Tested MEP organization and ABIS• Publishings

– communication on bullying for adults– communication on cyberbullying for adults– communication on bullying and cyberbullying for students– Handbook on bullying and cyberbullying for students, parents, teachers and

administrators

• High success and acceptance• Excellent lessons learned




National implementation criteria

• In order to maximise participation– Free participation & enrollment– Free documentation & ABIS access– Free training / train the trainer (PMO)– Free content, program & IT support (PMO)

• Dedicated anti-bullying initiative to deliver– Legislative, administrative & fiscal priority












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