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Bullying & teasing youth with disabilities - Coggle Diagram
Bullying & teasing youth with disabilities
Whole-school antibullying programs are necessary
Being committed to the consistent application of nonhostile, nonphysical sanctions for offenders
Having warm, positive, caring, involved, authoritative adults
Being committed to setting firm limits for unacceptable behavior
At a minimum, schools must develop and share an official policy and grievance procedures that prohibit discrimination based on disability and that address disability harassment
Unless bullying is proactively addressed by school and community leaders, it can lead to serious consequences for students
increased illnesses
more incidents of violence in school
lower self-esteem
fewer friends
declining grades,
higher dropout rates
Two Programs to Address Bullying
Olweus' Intervention Program
The Second Step program
US Dept of Ed Recommendations
Publicize antiharassment statements and procedures for addressing discrimination complaints
Provide appropriate training for staff and students regarding harassment
Encourage parents, students, employees, and community members to discuss disability harassment and report it when they become aware of its occurrence
Counsel both victims and perpetrators of harassment
Weave this issue into curriculum or extra-curricular programs.
Implement monitoring programs to follow up on resolved issues of disability harassment
Create a campus environment that is aware of and sensitive to disability concerns and harassment
Assess and modify existing disability harassment policies and procedures to ensure effectiveness