Pennsylvania Bullying Prevention Network
(listed by county)

Note: Trainers are listed by office location and may be contacted to determine availability in additional counties.

 

In December 2001, the Pennsylvania Bullying Prevention Network was established through partnership efforts between the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency and the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is coordinated by the Center for Schools and Communities. The Network was formed to assist Pennsylvania’s schools with bullying prevention efforts, and to ensure these programs are based on relevant research and demonstrated best practices. This partnership continues to support and expand the Network by offering professional development opportunities, technical assistance and resource distribution.

Members of the Pennsylvania Bullying Prevention Network have earned certification in the Olweus model and receive ongoing professional development on “best practices” in the field.  The Olweus Bullying Prevention program is one of 11 Blueprints for Violence Prevention programs which meet the strict scientific standard of program effectiveness. The Olweus program includes school, classroom and individual components, a school-wide survey, established rules against bullying behavior and intervention strategies for bullies, bystanders and victims.

The implementation of the Olweus program begins with a certified trainer training a bullying prevention committee at your school. A student is survey is utilized to identify and address the bullying behavior occurring in the school building. Strategies for prevention and intervention are then developed in response to the identified needs. The trainer supports the committee as they implement the 3 components of this bullying prevention model. This comprehensive approach to bullying prevention involves the faculty, staff, student population and requires a strong commitment from administration and parent involvement.

For further information on bullying prevention services, availability and costs, please contact a member of the Network or the Center for Schools and Communities. For assistance in locating a trainer, please contact the Center for Schools and Communities.

For more information on specific professional development opportunities, please call Mary Dolan, Program Coordinator at 717-763-1661 ext. 151 or by e-mail at mdolan@csc.csiu.org.