What is second step?

Second Step is a classroom-based social skills program for students in preschool through junior high (ages 4–14 years), with a distinct curriculum for each grade. It is designed to reduce impulsive, high-risk, and aggressive behaviors and increase children’s social competence and other protective factors.

What is the resource developed by the Committee for Children to strengthen empathy skills for children?

Brought to you by Committee for Children, the Second Step® family of programs creates brighter futures for kids everywhere through a holistic approach to social-emotional learning.

What is no trap intervention?

The NoTrap! (Noncadiamointrappola!) program is a school-based intervention, which utilizes a peer-led approach to prevent and combat both traditional bullying and cyberbullying. Keywords: anti-bullying program; bullying; cyberbullying; evidence-based intervention; peer education.

Do schools take bullying complaints about bullies seriously?

Most parents know that the first step in addressing bullying is to report it to the school. Unfortunately, though, they do not always get the response they are looking for. There are still teachers and administrators out there who just do not take complaints about bullying seriously.

How can a teacher help a student who is being bullied?

Treat Students and Others with Warmth and Respect Let students know that you are available to listen and help them. Conduct Classroom Activities around Bullying Help your class identify bullying in books, TV shows and movies, and discuss the impact of that bullying and how it was/could be resolved.

Is school climate affected by bullying?

And research suggests that schools where students report a more severe bullying climate score worse on standardized assessments than schools with a better climate. This is all common sense to educators. They have known for decades that students need to be in safe, supportive learning environments to thrive.

Should parents report bullying to the police?

When the bullying is physical, most parents do not hesitate to report incidents. But, when the bullying is emotional or verbal, parents are not sure what to do. They fear to make things worse for their child. While this concern is valid, it is never a good idea to ignore bullying.