{"id":15663,"date":"2015-01-15T11:00:48","date_gmt":"2015-01-15T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/?p=15663"},"modified":"2023-06-23T11:44:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T16:44:01","slug":"recognize-discuss-bullying-knowbullying-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/recognize-discuss-bullying-knowbullying-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recognize and Discuss Bullying with the KnowBullying App"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Bullying can be a very\u00a0difficult and sensitive subject to broach with students. Whether you are <strong>witnessing bullying<\/strong> first-hand in your classes, you have <strong>parents concerned<\/strong> about bullying in school or you just want to <strong>feel more confident<\/strong> in your ability to deal with this difficult situation,\u00a0there are a number of resources available to offer advice and guidance. The KnowBullying app created by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAMHSA<\/a> (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is based on years of research and expert input and is an excellent free resource for discussing, profiling\u00a0and dealing with bullying in schools.<\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-15665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fractuslearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/knowbullying_logo.png\" alt=\"KnowBullying\" width=\"150\" height=\"148\" \/><strong>Name<\/strong>:\u00a0KnowBullying<br \/>\n<strong> Pricing<\/strong>: Free<br \/>\n<strong>Compatibility<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/knowbullying-by-samhsa-put\/id899639011?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=gov.hhs.samhsa.app.bullying\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Access<\/strong>: No\u00a0signup required<br \/>\n<strong>Privacy<\/strong>: Private\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy<\/a>)<\/div>\n<h2>A Quick\u00a0Look<\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe title=\"Help Prevent Bullying with the KnowBullying App by SAMHSA\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_pbGpHIhHEc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>In Practice<\/h2>\n<h3>1.\u00a0Portable and practical<\/h3>\n<p>KnowBullying brings together a concise and well researched collection of resources\u00a0for parents and educators in a clean\u00a0and practical mobile app. The\u00a0portable nature of an app means that <strong>information is at your fingertips<\/strong> at all times, giving expert advice whenever the situation may require it.\u00a0With sections focusing on ages 3-6, 7-13 and teenagers, the app is an excellent starting point for any educator looking to build\u00a0their confidence\u00a0in dealing with bullying behaviour as well as\u00a0a simple\u00a0resource to help equip for bullying\u00a0situations.<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0Define a school strategy<\/h3>\n<p>Bullying is a challenge that needs to tackled by the whole school community. Try introducing the KnowBullying app as part of <strong>staff professional development<\/strong> or using it to develop\u00a0an overarching bullying strategy. Many of the different sections of the app can be a catalyst\u00a0for deeper discussion\u00a0and can help ensure\u00a0that your school approach is consistent and well understood by all staff and parents.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Student discussion<\/h3>\n<p>One of the key strategies\u00a0the KnowBullying app recommends to counter bullying behaviour is making sure parents and teachers can have honest and open conversations with students. Use the &#8216;Talk&#8217; section of the app to <strong>find conversation starters<\/strong> to initiate\u00a0this dialogue and help understand how students are feeling and dealing with any bullying they may be experiencing.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Tackling cyberbullying<\/h3>\n<p>With more and more student interactions taking place online, cyberbullying is becoming increasingly\u00a0prevalent and is a growing concern for\u00a0many teachers and parents. Make sure to <strong>explore the cyberbullying sections<\/strong> of the\u00a0KnowBullying app where\u00a0responding to cyberbullying is discussed\u00a0and\u00a0advice is shared on how to prevent cyberbullying from taking place.<\/p>\n<h3>5. A\u00a0tool\u00a0for parents<\/h3>\n<p>Bullying can be a huge fear for many parents and knowing how to discuss\u00a0the topic with their children is essential to dealing with any bullying behaviour (whether a student is being bullied or is the bully themselves). Try using the KnowBullying app to <strong>initiate this conversation with parents<\/strong> or use it as a resource to share if you have any concerns regarding\u00a0student&#8217;s behaviour.<\/p>\n<h2>Links and Next Steps<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAMHSA<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/newsroom\/media-guidelines-bullying-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAMHSA Media Guidelines for Bullying Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stopbullying.gov\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stopbullying.gov<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Tips and information blog by\u00a0stopbullying.gov<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sa1iS1MqUy4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;To This Day&#8221; &#8230; for the bullied and beautiful<\/a> &#8211; TED talk (12 min)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/bullying-prevention-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources to Fight Bullying and Harassment at School<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Edutopia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.antibullyingweek.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Bullying Week<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Band together to beat bullying<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.antibullyingweek.org\/resources\/#lesson-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Bullying Week Resources<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Lesson plans, assembly ideas and activities<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aacap.org\/AACAP\/Families_and_Youth\/Resource_Centers\/Bullying_Resource_Center\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bullying Resource Center<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"single--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialworklicensemap.com\/blog\/child-is-a-bully-resources\/\">What Should You Do if Your Child Is a Bully<\/a> &#8211; Good tips for parents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacer.org\/bullying\/resources\/toolkits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educator Toolkits and Activities<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0National Bullying Prevention Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Feature image courtesy of Flickr,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/workingword\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Working Word<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Bullying can be a very\u00a0difficult and sensitive subject to broach with students. 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