"An increased presence of adults committed to guide our kids from the perils of bullying provides a visual element of real-life parental discipline. Students who habitually participate in mean or rude behavior or engage in conduct detrimental to the class, will be monitored daily by men and women of the community who will walk the halls, sit in class and survey the grounds."
Gain a general understanding of the types of training and resources that are available to all who are interested in the methodologies Student BPS has adopted.
Educate yourself on the limitations of federal and your states' laws and policies in terms of purpose, scope and prohibited behavior
Bullying can threaten students' physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The best way to address Bullying is to stop it before it starts. There are many things Student BPS will do to make schools safer and prevent Bullying.
Based on evaluated efforts over the past 20 years the National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention has integrated a multi-year plan to represent your school's best chance to sustalnably reduce bullying and violence over time. BlockParent.org has adopted portions of this proven strategy for both an immediate and long-term impact.
"We can protest and march all we want... but until we actually do something about the safety of our schools, we'll only continue to raise awareness. BlockParent.org is a good idea that I can get behind to bring some safety... now"
"I see this as a grass roots effort where many chip in a little to realize strength in numbers. It's our duty to fight for what we love - our kids, their safety, their academic success... so $10, $20, $30 a month... whatever you can afford... is well worth it." safety... now"
"I am so tired of coming to the school to respond to kids bullying my daughter and noticing other parents in the office for similar issues. There just aren't enough adults on campus to intervene when needed. This is a good idea that my husband and I will support."
