Be Prepared to put an anti-bullying policy into action

Whether they’re in a religious education program or part of the youth ministry, kids of all ages can be affected by bullying. Your organization may have a policy that spells out how to deal with the problem. But it’s just as important to enforce your policy. Doing so can make a meaningful difference in a child’s confidence and social life.

Childhood Bullying

Bullying is not a harmless rite of passage — it is a health issue that has far-reaching effects into adulthood, including health, wealth, criminality and social relationships.

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3 Areas You Should Cover in Your Organization’s Anti-Bullying Policy

The problem is real and it affects organizations of all types and sizes. The good news is there are steps you can take to make sure bullying doesn’t become a more serious problem.

Key Takeaways

Many organizations are taking positive steps to deal with bullying. While this is a good start, you still need to communicate your anti-bullying policy to children, parents and youth group leaders. And most importantly, that policy has to be enforced.

The ultimate goal is to have the entire community pull together and take a stand so that, one day, bullying will be a rare occurrence rather than a regular event.

You can learn more about bullying prevention by visiting the resources below

If you have specific questions or need help with bullying prevention, call our Risk Control Consulting and Research Center at (800) 554-2642, ext. 5213, or email riskconsulting@churchmutual.com.

*www.thebullyproject.com/about_film