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Tool Information
Title Irish Nationwide Anti Bullying Programme
Settings Education
MHP Steps Implementation
Publication Information

O´Moore AM, Minton SJ 2005, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Anti-Bullying Programme in Primary Schools. Aggressive Behavior: vol 31, pages 609 - 622.

Country of Origin Ireland
Languages English
Tool Description

A nationwide programme to prevent and manage bullying in Irish schools. There is four key elements in this programme. 1. Training a Network of professionals. Teachers training through a programme of workshops and seminars in order to provide training and support for boards of management, staff, pupils, and parents in the prevention and countering of bullying in their school communities. 2. Teachers` Resource Pack: A pack containing information about bullying behaviour. 3. Parents` Resource Pack: An information leaflet entitled "Bullying: What Parents Need to Know" 4. Work With Pupils: Assisting schools, through the intervention of trained teachers who formed the professional network , in creating a climate that does not accept bullying The program is based on nationwide anti-bullying programme in Norway (Roland & Munthe 1997)

Application in the Field General use in one country
Tool mainly used in Ireland
Stage of Development Recently produced(2-3 years)
Evaluation and Research Studies/Technical Data available
Beneficiary Involvement in Design No reference to active participation
Evaluation Yes
Evaluation Description

Evaluation process is reported in O´Moore AM, Minton SJ 2005, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Anti-Bullying Programme in Primary Schools. Aggressive Behavior: vol 31, pages 609 - 622. In evaluation, pupils from 22 schools completed modified version of the Olweys Bully/Victim Questionnaire and teachers completed a questionnaire (concerning their knowledge and feelings about bullying) , both before and after the implementation of the anti-bullying program.

Available Formats Paper Based
Free Unknown
Restrictions on Use No
Tool Focus Individual and Organisation
Tool Type Educational/Training
Download(s)
Contact Details
Contact Name A.M. Moore
Organisation Name Department of Education, Trinity College Dublin
Email momoore@tcd.ie
Address 7 Lower Abbey St, , DUBLIN 1, Co.
Country Ireland

ICF Core Set

ICF - Core Set

d - Activities and Participation
Code Element
Selected d160, d163, d166,d170,d172 Applying Knowledge -Focusing Attention, Thinking, Reading, Writing, Calculating
Selected d175, d177 Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Selected d710, d720, Basic and Complex Interpersonal Interactions
Selected d730, d740, d750, d770 Relationships - Strangers, Formal, Informal Social, Intimate
e - Environmental Factors
Code Element
Selected e310, e315, e320, e325, e330, e340, e355, e360 Physical and Emotional Support
Selected e410, e415, e420, e425, e430, e440, e450,e455 Attitudes of individuals
Selected e460 Societal Attitudes
Selected e465 Social Norms, Practices and Ideologies
Selected e585 Education and Training Services, Systems and Policies

Mental Health and Promotion Categories

Or1 - Policies

Or11 - Health and Safety
Code Element
Selected Or11.4 Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment
Or14 - Values & Ethics [General Reference]
Code Element
Or15 - Training and Development [General Reference]
Code Element

Or2 - Enablers

Or21 - Ethos/ Culture
Code Element
Selected Or21.7 Bullying and Harassment/Abuse
Or22 - Student Support [General Reference]
Code Element
Or24 - Staff
Code Element
Selected Or24.1 Roles and Responsibilities
Selected Or24.4 Attitudes
Selected Or24.5 Training and Development

Or3 - Processes/ Implementation

Or31 - Organisational Processes
Code Element
Selected Or31.11 Peer Support
Selected Or31.18 Family Involvement
Or32 - Health Promotion Processes
Code Element
Selected Or32.3 Evaluation of Health Promotion Actions

Or4 - Performance/ Outcomes

Or43 - Individual Benefits
Code Element
Selected Or43.1 Beneficiary Wellbeing
Selected Or43.4 Quality of Life
Or44 - Social Benefits
Code Element
Selected Or44.1 Staff, Student or Client Morale
Selected Or44.2 Mutual Support
Selected Or44.3 Social Integration

En2 - Social Networks

En21 - Formal and Informal Relations
Code Element
Selected En21.1 Peer Support Programme
En22 - Family
Code Element
Selected En22.1 Discussion Forums and Information Sessions
En24 - Teachers or Carers
Code Element
Selected En24.1 Programme to Support Teachers or Carers

Pr1 - Generic Programmes

Pr13 - Mental Health Promotion Programmes
Code Element
Selected Pr13.2 Coping Skills Education
Selected Pr13.6 Emotional Wellbeing
Pr14 - Participation Programmes
Code Element
Selected Pr14.2 Social Support

Pr3 - Programmes for at Risk Individuals

Pr31 - Capacity Building
Code Element
Selected Pr31.1 Personal Development Programme
Selected Pr31.2 Coping Skills Training
Selected Pr31.3 Problem Solving, Decision Making & Goal Setting
Pr32 - Support Programmes
Code Element
Selected Pr32.1 Peer Support Programme
Selected Pr32.3 Life Skills, Relationship and Social Programmes