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VI. RESOURCES |
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| VI G. VIDEOTAPES AND FILMS FOR EDUCATORS AND PARENTS | |
Boys On Bullying. (2001) Blake Works Inc. Gloucester Ma. 978-282-1663 Five boys tell how bullying affected their lives and how supportive relationships with friends, family and community helped. Includes guide for leading discussions with young people. 20 minutes. Broken Toy. (1992). Summerhill Productions, 1/2 McIntire Ave. Zanesville, OH This video depicts a number of scenarios in the life of a boy who is ridiculed and physically assaulted at school. The goal of this video is to build awareness and compassion in bullies by showing them how much emotional damage their behavior can cause. Bullying. A film by the South Carolina Educational Television Studio. There is a teacher’s guide to accompany the video. (Institute for Families). Adapted from the origional bullying film produced by Olweus and Limber. Bullying, Fear, Depression. (2004). Educational Video Network Inc. Mt. Kisko N.Y. 1-800-431- 1242 With education, empowerment, commitment and unity, socially maladjusted individuals can be convinced to stop their abuse. Bullying: You Don't Have To Take It Anymore. Human Relations Video, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Using dramatic scenarios, the differences between the way girls and boys bully are demonstrated. By seeing and hearing from experts in the field, this video/print resource will help students better understand what bullying is, how it affects victims and what can be done to improve the situation. Bullying: What Every Adult Needs to Know: (2002). Paraclete Press, Orleans Ma 1-800-451-5006 Educated adults about what bullying is and what they can do to help the young people in their lives when bullying is a problem. Defending Yourself: Bullying, Teasing and Put-Downs. 22 minutes Go Media, Phoenix Az. Positive suggestions on how to resolve bullying behaviour in a safe yet effective way. Empty Shadows (Bullying Prevention Series) (2004). Chapel Hill, NC 919-967-2110 Series of 17 films that offers a compassionate concern for harassed victims and committment to make people aware of the seriousness of the bully problem. Lets Get Real. Women's Educational Media 2180 Bryant St. Suite 203 SanFrancisco Ca 1-800-405-3322 Let's Get Real examines a variety of issues that lead to taunting and bullying, including racial differences, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, religious differences, sexual harassment and others. How I Learned Not To Be Bullied. (1997). Sunburst. 101 Casteleno St. Pleasantville, NY 105710. 1-800-431-1934. Strategies for elementary -aged children to use when bullied. How was your day? Shows one day in the school life of two students ( a boy and a girl) who are victims of bullying. Film was used in antibullying program in Flemish schools (see Stevens et al. 2004). In Harms Way, (1996). Agency for Instructional Technology, Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402-0120 1-800-457-1900 A video to help students deal with bullies or name calling. Program also includes a teacher's guide, song book, and audio cassette with 17 songs. In Other Words, (2001). National Film Board Of Canada 1-800-267-7710 Speaks directly to teens and offers a valuable tool to teachers, counselors and community youth workers. It’s a Girls’ World (2004). Lynn Glazier, National Film Board of Canada. www.nfb.ca It's a Girl's World takes us inside the tumultuous relationships of a clique of popular 10-year-old girls. Playground bullying captured on camera shows a disturbing picture of how these girls use their closest friendships to hurt each other--with shunning, whispering and mean looks--to win social power in the group. Meanwhile, their parents struggle through denial and disbelief as they become aware of the serious consequences of this behavior. By comparison, the tragic story of a 14-year-old girl is a stark reminder that social bullying can spiral out of control. Believing she had no other choice, this girl killed herself after enduring months of rumors and verbal threats. This documentary shatters the myth that social bullying among girls is an acceptable part of growing up. It has guidelines for classroom lessons for students in elementary and middle school. Managing Acting-Out Behavior: A Staff Development Program. (1992). Distributed by Sopris West, 4093 Specialty Place, Longmont, CO 80504. A two-video set that teaches teachers, school administrators, and service providers how to cope successfully with explosive behavior, physical aggression, verbal abuse, severe tantrums, open defiance, and insubordination. Set Straight on Bullies. (1988). National School Safety Center, 4165 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Suite 290. Westlake Village, CA 91362. An 18-minute video that presents the story of a young boy victimized by a bully. The video is designed to educate school staff and students that bullying is a problem that adversely effects everyone within a school environment if it is tolerated. Sticks and Stones. (2001) National Film Board Of Canada 1-800267-7710 Young children ages 5-12 describe how they feel when they hear put-downs of themselves or their families. Stop Bullying! Stand Up For Yourself and Others.(2003) Hans Spatzeck Olsen Paraclete Press Orleans Ma 1-800-451-5006 Promotes tolerance and respect and offers kids steps they can take in order to positivley respond to peer harassment. The Bully Factor. (2004). Patrick McKay, Kid's Best Defense PO Box 1626 Pasadena, Md 21123-1626 A resource to help children gain some techniques to enable them to respond to a bullying situation. The creator of this video is Patrick McKay, an eleven year old boy. Using Your Wits: Strategies to Stop Bullying. Human Relations Video, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Proven effective in elementary school trials for reducing bullying, this research-based program consists of 6 dramatizations that show elementary school students ways to defuse common bullying situations. |
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| VI H. LESSONS FROM CANADA | |
“Recently, there have been several high-profile cases of Canadian children who have suffered from prolonged victimization, with severe consequences of suicide, revenge attacks, or death at the hands of peers.” (Pepler et al. 2004 p. 125). Canada has seen its share of bullying barbarity. In 1997, 14 year-old Reena Virk was beaten and drowned by schoolmates in Victoria. In 2000, Dawn-Marie Wesley, 14 of Mission B.C., hanged herself after receiving death threats. Emmett Fralick also 14, shot himself after being tormented by bullies in Halifax. Consider the following results of teacher survey reported in Toronto. 38% of teachers had been bullied by their studentsHere are examples of how School Boards in Canada have responded. Alberta Teachers Association www.teachers.ab.ca/ This website provides Alberta teachers with information, contacts and resources that can assist them in creating safe, caring and inclusive learning environments for all students and staff. British Columbia Ministry of Education www.publications.gov.bc.ca Prevention program called "Focus on Bullying: A prevention program for elementary school communities. British Columbia Safe Schools Centre www.safeschools.gov.bc.ca (not working) Provided by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, practitioners, students and community partners committed to providing research and resources that support the creation of safe and socially responsible schools and communities. Their shared commitment is to promote evidence-based communities. They employed a resource entitled "The Bullying Prevention Handbook: A Guide for Principals, Teachers and Counselors" by John Hoover and Ronald Oliver. This book presents effective teaching and counseling models to help prevent and reduce bullying. It features a step-by-step bullying intervention model that can be implemented within a school, an agency, or an entire community and includes specific strategies and intervention methods that teachers, administrators, and counselors can use when working with bullies and their scapegoats. Also included are assessment and evaluation tools and ways to involve families in resolving conflicts. ISBN 1-879639-44-0 Price $23.95 (US) Available from: National Education Service 1252 Loesch Road P.O. Box 8, Dept. WI Bloomington, Indiana 47402 www.nesonline.com Fax-812-336-7790 British Columbia Teachers Federation www.bctf.ca/Social/homophobia/brochure We all agree... Students are entitled to a safe and healthy learning environment Schools must be free from harassment, intimidation, and violence And yet... Teachers in B.C. work with school boards to develop anti-harassment policies. The British Columbia Teachers Federation also pursues anti-poverty and anti-violence initiatives and other social issues of concern to teachers. Today, we are more aware of students' being persecuted for their sexual orientation. Just as educators address sexism and racism, teachers in B.C. want to address homophobia in a pro-active, and positive manner. Bully Stoppers www.bullystoppers.org Story about Edmontons new bullying bylaw (2003). Also offers a Bully Prevention Guide for Parents, Kids and Teachers, also a list of articles involving bullying incidences. Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario www.etfo.ca Imagine a world that is free from fear. Dhawan, A., Duwyn, M., Meichenbaum, L., & Smith, S. (2004). Published by Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Available from the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, 480 University Ave., Suite 1000, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5G 1V2. (416-962-3836; Web-site www.ETFO.ca) Cost $20 plus shipping. This is a very valuable resource for teachers of Kindergartners to Grade 8. It addresses issues relating to bullying and ways to foster and honor diversity. It summarizes age appropriate books on such themes as pride and self-respect, conflict resolution, and nurturing relationships. There are well-developed suggested activities and lists of additional resources. This is an invaluable and highly recommended resource. To order: 1) Go to www.etfo.ca 2) Go to shop etfo/publications/curriculum materials (left hand side) 3) Scroll down to find Free From Fear and click on the order now box 4) Scroll down to Free From Fear and click the # of copies wanted, then scroll to the bottom. Fill out the order form, then hit process order button. 5) When entering your credit card number keep in mind the postage varies from state to state, and will vary depending on the number of books you order. 6) Your credit card company will convert the cost to US dollars on your monthly statement. 7) The book will be sent out expedited parcel which will take up to 5 business days to reach you. Gay and Lesbian Educators of B.C. www.galebc.org "Challenging Homophobia In Schools" (Second edition). This resource includes many new and revised practical lesson plans from K-12 as well as a rationale on why schools need to teach about sexual orientation. Included is a comprehensive background section on homophobia and heterosexism includes information on negative myths perpetuated against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, coming out issues, counseling ideas, violence prevention strategies, dealing with anti-gay slurs and how to support students by starting gay-straight alliances in schools. To order ($26.00) GALE BC Box 93678 Nelson Park PO Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4L7 Internet e-mail: gale_bc@canada.com Government Caucus of British Columbia www.governmentcaucus.bc.ca Facing our Fears - Accepting Responsibility Report of the Safe Schools Task Force, the result of meetings with parents, students and educators across the province on how to make BC's schools safer for children. Peel District School Board www.peel.edu.on.ca/facts/equity.htm Teacher resource called "Learn ways to achieve equity for students and staff. Manifesting Encouraging and Respectful Environments and The Future We Want: building an inclusive curriculum are companion documents for all educators -- teachers, administrators, support staff, parents and members of the community." These resources support those who believe in a world where everyone feels included, valued and empowered -- a world where equity is a reality. Cost $40.00 for teachers. Planned Parenthood of Toronto www.ppt.on.ca/resources. Hear Me Out (Second Story Press, 2004) Teens Educating and Confronting Homophobia To order: ppt@ppt.on.ca cost: $13.00 Triangle Program Toronto District School Board http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/triangle/mission.html The Triangle Program is committed to providing a classroom where Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) youth can learn and earn credits in a safe, harassment-free, equity-based environment, and developing and teaching curriculum which includes and celebrates LGBT literature, history, persons and issues. As one of three program/locations that make up Oasis Alternative S.S. teachers are committed to working with disenfranchised youth not able to (currently) work in a mainstream school setting. Our students have all experienced a broad range of homophobia in their former school settings. Schools and teachers were unable and/or unwilling to positively deal with the homophobia (which for some were daily events in their lives) and as a result these youths could no longer survive in those circumstances. The Triangle Program is essentially a one-room schoolhouse for a very diverse group of students. |
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