Nine solutions to stop bullying behaviour

Bullying behaviour is occurring everywhere, from the workplace to sports clubs, schools, in home and on the internet. It can harm the physical and mental health of those targeted by it. If you're having to deal with this type of behaviour - either seeing others being targeted or those being targeted coming to you for help - it is a difficult problem to tackle. Intervening in bullying behaviour: Nine ways to take direct action can help by giving a range of strategies and remedies. If you have the responsibility for finding a solution, this training offers nine methods to choose from.

What are the benefits

The bullying behaviour training:

• Gives you a large range of options to solve difficult situations
• Helps you choose which is the best option for your situation
• Lets you get started right away with all the information you need
• Has step by step instructions on how to use and implement
• Enables you to quickly review the strengths and weaknesses of each approach
• Helps you avoid mistakes by alerting you about things to watch out for

The nine approaches

The training identifies ways to intervene whether you have witnessed the bullying behaviour when it was carried out or it has been reported to you. It covers the step by step use of the following nine different approaches:

1. Direct response
2. Strengthening the target
3. Mediation
4. Restorative justice
5. Collaborative problem-solving and resolution
6. Support group method
7. Method of shared concern
8. Punishment
9. Referral to authorities

For each approach learn how it is used, the aim, any relevant theory, along with its strengths and weaknesses. The types of bullying behaviours that are used varies a great deal, as does the situations it occurs in. So the same approach is never going to be suitable or work all of the time. You need to choose the right tool for the job which is why there is a range of options.

That can mean confusion about which intervention you should use in which situation. Help is provided in working out your best option. The Response Options to Bullying Behaviour (ROBB) model provided allows you to compare and understand the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, so you can choose the most suitable option for each situation.

Who this training for?

For anyone who has responsibility for other people, like your a:

• Supervisor
• Manager
• Teacher
• Employer
• Coach
• Youth/social/welfare worker
• Human resources professional
• Occupational health and safety officer
• Peer leader
• Person in charge
• Director
• Small business owner
• Chairperson
• School counsellor
• Camp counsellor/leader
• Team leader
• Office manager
• Department head
• Program manager/coordinator
• Administrator
• Consultant
• Sports club administrator
• Convener
• Commander
• Chief
• Union leader/organiser

then this training is for you. So if someone might come to you to complain that they are being targeted by bullying behaviour, then the above nine approaches will help you when that occurs.