PROGRAM CONTENT

Core components of the program are implemented at the school, classroom, and individual levels.

School-level components include—

• Formation of a Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee
• Distribution of an anonymous student questionnaire assessing the nature and prevalence of bullying
• Training for committee members and staff
• Development of a coordinated system of supervision
• Adoption of school-wide rules against bullying
• Development of appropriate positive and negative consequences for students' behavior
• Holding staff discussion groups related to the program
• Involvement of parents

Classroom-level components include—

• Reinforcement of school-wide rules against bullying
• Holding regular classroom meetings with students to increase knowledge and empathy
• Informational meetings with parents

Individual-level components include—

• Interventions with children who bully
• Interventions with children who are bullied
• Discussions with parents of involved students

A number of sites also are implementing community-level components, such as: convening meetings with community members, incorporating anti-bullying messages and strategies in youth-related activities in the community (including recreational activities, scouting, and after-school programs).