Help!! Bullying policy?

Question

If you start a policy in your school against bullying, teasing,.. How can you explain what you are trying to achieve? (with that policy). Of course that's preventing bullying, but what else, or how can you explain this in a better way?
Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

I know where you're coming from: the right language and titles will help your policy to be more easily accepted by all. Different words will generate different responses from different people. You might consider the following:

- Call it "A Mutual Respect Policy" or "Mutual Support Policy," and say that the goal is to establish mutual respect and support among all students for a better educational experience;

- You can call it "A Intimidation Free Policy," "A Pressure Free Policy," "A Student Stress-Free Policy" or "Hassle Free Policy" designed to allow all students to enjoy their school without fear of stress or personal pressure from other students. (The word "pressure" might click with many young students and work well with a slogan);

If you could incorporate a latest slang term used for pressure, hassle, intimidation, fear, or stress in your policy wording and title, it might work; use something catchy in the title, and clear and simple in the explanation. Everyone has stress at home and in their relationships and personal lives, so they don't need it at school from other students going through the same thing. School ought to be stress free; homework is enough hassle for anybody!

Answer 2

I found this, check it out:
"The following is intended as a model outline policy that schools can use as a starting point when devising or revising their own policy.

The aim of the anti-bullying policy is to ensure that pupils learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and affects everyone; it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Only when all issues of bullying are addressed will pupils be able to fully benefit from the opportunities available at schools."

Answer 3

I went through terrible situations throughout school because of bullying.
I don't think you need to be obscure at all. Tell it like it is! Bullying is violent; it presents a high factor of liability to the schools and the families alike. There should be a no-bullying policy in EVERY school.
Define bullying as unwanted or undesirable mocking, name calling, intimidation or physical touching or hitting of ANY kind that has potential for mental or physical harm to any member of the population. I am proud of you for addressing this issue!

Answer 4

Bullying is defined as any act committed against a student, (physical abuse, verbal comment or written communication) that are perceived as an intimidation or as a threat by the receiver of the message. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. School is a place where children go to learn, and deserve to be in a "bully free" environment. This provides an atmosphere of less stress and comfort that makes it easier to learn in.

Answer 5

You need to that you are trying to achieve a safe enviroment for children. Use the Bullying policy for the consequences to those who bully someone.

Answer 6

You could say that you are trying to promote a positive and safe learning environment for students at your school.

Answer 7

Promote problem resolution through mediation instead of force, which helps transitions students into more acceptable rolls as young adults.

Answer 8

you are trying to promote a healthier learning environment for the students and make their time at school much more enjoyable

Answer 9

this sound like a good idea and the way you word it is also good school don't need to let kids make fun of others no matter what.

Answer 10

tell them you are promoting a solution to bullying