Educators Say Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Is Effective

The Philadelphia Inquirer (11/14, Hardy) reported that the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program "used by dozens of schools in the Philadelphia area and hundreds throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey" teacher children "that bystanders who witness bullying should help the victim. Many schools say it has made a difference." The Inquirer added, "Pennsylvania and New Jersey require that school districts have anti-bullying policies and name a person to whom complaints can be made" yet "while policies and publicity can help somewhat, experts say the numbers go down significantly only when schools put in place consistent, well-organized, long-term programs."