Bullying Prevention

Alberta Education defines bullying as a conscious, willful, deliberate, repeated and hostile activity marked by an imbalance of power, intent to harm and/or threat of aggression. It can be verbal, social, physical, or cyber-bullying.  Bullying is not a normal part of growing up, and does not build character.

Ways for parents to prevent bullying:

• Listen to children.  If someone tells you bullying is happening take action to stop it. If someone is exhibiting bullying behaviour, let that person talk about his or her experiences, and offer support in a non-judgemental way.
• Be a positive role model. Set a good example, reinforce positive behavior and create constructive leadership situations.
• Set consequences. Make bullying unacceptable.
• Get involved in your school’s bullying-prevention initiative. Share your concerns about bullying and your ideas for preventing bullying with the school.

Ways for students to prevent bullying:

• Be part of the solution. Tell an adult if you see others being bullied.
• Tell someone you trust if you’re being bullied. Keep telling people until you get help.
• Get involved in your school’s bullying-prevention initiative. Take part in groups and school committees; speak about bullying prevention at assemblies; join in events that teach bullying-prevention skills; and be a leader for other kids.