BullySmart Publications proudly presents "The BullySmart Journey"
An fifteen-part series of teacher resource materials designed to help tackle the issues of bullying in schools today, "The BullySmart Journey" can be used in part or in its entirety. The series uses student involvement and peer leadership to help youth help each other. Skill-based, peer-led role-plays, demonstrations, and discussions are the hallmarks of "The BullySmart Journey" program.
Originating on the west coast of Canada, this highly successful bullying prevention program is now being used in every province of the nation. The author/publisher of the series bases her work on accumulated years experience working with violence prevention programs for middle school youth. Her work with students has been widely recognized throughout British Columbia and other parts of Canada.
This program series utilizes the best resource available to students: peer support. "The BullySmart Journey" series provides opportunities and challenges for Peer Helpers and Student Leaders to tackle important issues in their schools.
All parts of "The BullySmart Journey" focus on the SMART Skills acronym to help youth develop skills and strategies for bullying prevention. S = Seek Help, M = Make a Plan, A = Assert Yourself, R = Report Bullying, and T = Talk About Bullying. Easy to remember and effective when used, the SMART Skills form the foundation of the BullySmart Journey program.
Designed to be straight forward and easy to use, this resource material includes everything a group leader requires to start a program. It provides expert guidance and resources for teachers, parents, and students. Written specifically for the middle school age group, this program is easily adaptable to both older and younger ages. Tailor-make a program to suit your school. Current and timely, and utilized for seven years in a successful middle school program, "The BullySmart Journey" series may be the program you’ve been looking for.
Emphasizing a whole-school approach, the BullySmart Journey Program is aimed at all members of a school community, students and staff alike. Not just a harm-reduction program for victims, or a rehabilitation program for bullies, The BullySmart Journey addresses everyone involved in bullying, particularly the bystanders.