Effective Responses to Bullying Incidents in Schools - what does and does not work

Griffiths, C (Coosje)
Consulting psychologist, 10A Narla Road Swanbourne WA, 6010, Perth

 

Submission type

Oral and Poster

Scheduled

Room 209, 12-07-2019, 11:00 - 12:30

Keywords

bullying incidents, restorative approaches, solution-focused, school psychologist

Summary

The long-term emotional and psychological impact of bullying is well known.  Schools are aware of these potentially harmful effects, with most schools having a well-publicised whole school approaches and policies to prevent and manage bullying/ cyber bullying. However, research shows that even if bullying is reduced, it cannot be completely eradicated.  It is essential therefore that when bullying incidents occur, the responses are based on current research and theoretical understandings. 

This workshop will outline various approaches taken by schools to deal with bullying incidents and examine their effectiveness.   Strategies used by schools include: the discipline approach, mediation, restorative practices, solution-focused brief therapy, the ‘support group’ (‘no-blame’) approach, the shared concern method and motivational interviewing.  The role of the school community including students, parents, staff and the school psychologist will be explored.

Participant knowledge will be increased regarding current research and program logic models. Participant skills will be increased using a checklist tool to try out strategies using case examples to examine what does and does not work in resolving bullying incidents. 

This presentation is designed to be stimulating and practical and offer ways to design and implement effective responses to bullying incidents to improve the safety and wellbeing of students.

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