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le York Rvginn and Lun- dun Anufiullying Coalitions haw released a pan-ma! guide to adde the social problem in pub- licly tundvd schools in ()manu. A new guide (or parents will help address bullying in the school system. "I110 ZH-page guide took seven months to compiete and includes a wealth of information provided by pawnts whose children have expcricm‘ed bullying. ‘Hw release of the guide could not he more timely as Prime Min- ister Stephen Harper has publiciy slam-d Lybvt bullying nhuuld be ath'iami with criminal charges instead of being a phrase used to imply children are simply misbe- having, she said, “A la! of progress is. being made on the «yin-,r-htmyiug from. but [nibrnuuion provided by parents ({fbullying victims Anti-bullying guide launched inYork BY I'ERESA LA‘TIH‘ORD :lutdttur.l0‘"nnrg ‘ um people fail to reallzr in-pcrsnn bullying is still aliw‘and well in our schools." York Region Ami- Bullwng. (‘nalitinn founder Karen Sohbvn said. "Unfortunately. lhc advice given by the experts isn't necessarily how it plays out for parents in reality." For example. many bully experts recommend parents and school administrator“. make a safety plan for students who experience long- term bullying, but she knows from her son's experience at a Newman D Ihe fulI qmde is available at Mreqionanti-buflyingorg/ parentguéde. ‘A In! ofpropm'ss is (wing madc’ on the (fiver-bullying fnmt. hlt’mmlt’jhil to realize in-gx’rson bullying is still alive and well m our schmls.‘ Upto 60% off water Park Admission and Zipiining at Wild Water Kingdom (2 Options) Le! high school, administrators haw to be willing participants or Ihv ad 'iw isn't useful. The guide book has been com- piled by parents who have experia once dealing with the school sys- tem when: their child has, “been bullied at when- their child has done the bullying. For years. the coalition has lob- bied the government to define the term bullying Cleariy. since il has Immune a catch-all phrase for everything from (meâ€"time name calling to assault. Ms Sebben The guide begins with an extended definition. building from the province's definition. facts about and forms of bullying. con- flit! versus bullying and profiles of a bully. victim and bystander. The guide cuntinitcs to outline what expectations parents can have from schools. what they can do at home and suggestions on what to do if attempts to deal with the incidents are unsuccessful. such as keeping a log of whu you spoke with and whén. It even goes one step further in providing a list of people you can Wyoucandoforyourrhlkt b Don't ignore the problem. Ask the school, family doaor or other trusted sources for help. » Familiarize yourself with board ‘ policy along with your school’stolky. b Stay connected with your child and , validate their feelings. D Explain to your chlld what bullyth is and how to respond. cumacl if the Issue persists. such Inbunal. as Your MPP. Ontario (bllcgt' ()f I! alsn lislx k‘gislatinn pertain Teachers and the Human Rights. ingtn bullying » Teach youuhéld the imponance of v Set a good exampk. b Look fut warning signs. D Talk to the school. TAKING A0110" If your child rs the bully e Report your (hild’s difficulty to school stqff. w ‘ D Support the consequences taken by the srhool at home. > Discuss the short-term and long- term impact of their behaviour. b Aslr the SChOOl for assntance'to help build supports to change nega- tive behaviour. ‘ e Help your child develop relation- ship skills b Support your (hild in learning how they can make restituhon for the harm they have caused. D insist upon (onstant communi- cation with the sthool and the steps they are taking so they can be re- inforeed and supported at home. 850 towards BBQ Summer Fun Packages In-Storo Meal Preparation Sessions or Pickup Orders from SupperWorks Multiple Locations to Choose from