Interventions for bullied students and victims of teen dating violence
The building principal ( or other responsible program administrator ) or his / her designee shall intervene in order to address incidents of bullying or teen dating violence against a single individual . Intervention strategies for a bullied student may include the following :
a . Referral to a school counselor , psychologist or other appropriate social or mental health service ;
b . Increased supervision and monitoring of student to observe and intervene in bullying situations or instances of teen dating violence ;
c . Encouragement of student to seek help when victimized or witnessing victimization ;
d . Peer mediation or other forms of mediation , where appropriate ; e . Student Safety Support plan ; and f . Restitution and / or restorative interventions .
g . Periodic follow-up by the Safe School Climate Specialist and / or Title IX Coordinator with the bullied student or victim of teen dating violence
General Prevention and Intervention Strategies
In addition to the prompt investigation of complaints of bullying and direct intervention when acts of bullying are verified , other district actions may ameliorate potential problems with bullying in school or at schoolsponsored activities . Additional district actions may also ameliorate potential problems with teen dating violence . While no specific action is required , and school needs for specific prevention and intervention strategies may vary from time to time , the following list of potential prevention and intervention strategies shall serve as a resource for administrators , teachers and other professional employees in each school . Such prevention and intervention strategies may include , but are not limited to :
a . school rules prohibiting bullying , harassment and intimidation and establishing appropriate consequences for those who engage in such acts ;
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