Bullying Prevention, Identification, & Support 

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While you are investigating the behavior through observing and recording, you must ensure that the victim feels safe and supported. Provide positive supports through open communication, increased adult presence, and encouraging positive social interactions between peers.  

Just because a bullying incident is identified, investigated, addressed, and may appear to be completed, educators must strive to prevent it from reoccurring. The need for vigilance and a pro-active approach to prevent victims from being re-victimized is always present. This means that bullying prevention, identification, and supports must always be a component of early childhood and school-age programs.   

A holistic approach to preventing, identifying, and supporting bullies and victims includes the following elements:  

• Create a classroom culture of respect and empathy
• Address and redirect any acts of violence or aggression
• Be open about bullying behaviors
• Include bullying in conversations and considerations about social interactions
• Teach the signs and habits of bullying
• Remain approachable to children and parents
• Add supports into your activities, curriculum, materials, and habits that support positive interactions and negate bullying types of behaviors

Optional Resources for Further Study

• Effects of Bullying by StopBullying.gov 
• The Roles Kids Play in Bullying by StopBullying.gov ​
• Respond to Bullying by StopBullying.gov 
• Build a Safe Environment by StopBullying.gov ​
• Support the Kids Involved by StopBullying.gov ​

Course Navigation Menu

1. Course Agenda
​2. What is Bullying?
3. Types of Bullying
4. Where Does Bullying Occur?
5. What Makes a Bully?
6. Identifying Bullying
7. Share Your Experiences (1/7)

8. Bullying and Childhood Dev.
9. Bullying or Development? (2/7)
10. Gender and Bullying
11. Observation is the Key
12. Positive Supports 0-3 Years
13. Difficult Temperaments (3/7)
14. Positive Supports 3-5 Years

15. Positive Social Interactions (4/7)
16. Supports for Victims of Bullying
17. Bullying Prevention
18. Soothe the Baby​ (5/7)
19. Friendship Charades​ (6/7)
20. End of Course Quiz (7/7)
21. Course Evaluation Form​
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