Prep
No room for Bullies
Show Chatter – Couple of times a week, any show.
DMS Broadcasting and Davenport Development Present
“No Room for Bullies” (Pick Any Tip) and Read closing also.
- Don’t Face Bullying Alone: Victims and parents should know that they are not alone in dealing with bullying. It’s important to reach out to school staff, family, or trusted friends for help. Seeking support helps prevent isolation and ensures that bullying is addressed properly.
- Addressing Bullying as a System: Schools and organizations have a legal and ethical responsibility to prevent bullying. A robust, whole-school approach is essential, which includes clear anti-bullying policies, training for staff, and active involvement from parents, students, and the community.
- Helping Children Who Bully: If your child is involved in bullying, take a compassionate yet accountable approach. Avoid shaming them but help them understand the feelings behind their behaviour. This is key to helping them change. Meet with the school to work together on addressing the issue.
- Encourage Reflection in Bullies: Ask your child questions to help them reflect on their actions, such as “How did you feel when you did that?” and “How do you think the other person felt?” This helps your child develop empathy and take responsibility for their behaviour.
- If Your Child is Being Bullied: When your child is bullied, ask to see the school’s anti-bullying policy and make sure it is being followed. Having a clear process in place ensures that bullying is dealt with consistently and fairly.
- Validate Your Child’s Experience: When children are bullied, they often feel ashamed or confused. It’s vital to listen to them, believe them, and validate their feelings. Reassure them that they are not at fault and that bullying is never acceptable.
- Empower Children with Questions: Encourage your child to think critically about bullying by asking questions like, “Would you excuse this behavior if it happened to a friend?” This helps them see that bullying is wrong and strengthens their resolve to speak out against it.
- Tips for Children Who Bully: Children who engage in bullying should be encouraged to reflect on their feelings before and after they act. Often, bullying is a response to feelings of fear, anger, or inadequacy. Help them recognize these emotions and find healthier ways to manage them.
- Tips for Children Being Bullied: If you’re being bullied, act disinterested. Roll your eyes and walk away. Bullies often seek a reaction, so pretending not to care can reduce their motivation. Stay close to friends or allies for safety, and always speak to a trusted adult about what’s happening.
- Keep a Record and Ask for Action: Document incidents of bullying, noting dates, times, and details. When reporting the issue, ask what actions will be taken and follow up to ensure something is done. Keeping records helps ensure that your concerns are taken seriously.
- Avoid Mediation in Bullying Cases: Mediation should never be used to resolve bullying, as it can further harm the victim. Bullying is different from conflicts such as a friendship falling out, and it requires a school-wide, systematic approach, not just individual interventions.
This message provided by The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority and Proudly sponsored by, Car City, Alex’s Place and Ministry of Border Control, Labour and Culture and Davenport Development
Because when it comes to bullying, there’s only one message: there’s no room for it
Start Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
End Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024