Bullying Must Stop: Bullying Prevention Program

The concept of the B.M.S.: Bullying Prevention Program was created in 2008 by Professional School Counselor, Catherine M.W. Graves. Originally a bullying prevention initiative geared towards middle school students, the program was revised in 2009-2010  to include lessons developmentally appropriate for elementary students. The program is a proactive, school-wide approach for counselors and educators. A resource presentation for parents was created in 2011. Presentations have been offered at schools, conferences and community events since Spring 2011.

Parents

  • Parent Workshops that help identify bullying and provide practical suggestions and resources for parents

Educators

Offers Faculty In-services and workshops for schools and professional organizations in Virginia

Community

 

Available to present workshops on bullying prevention to community groups, churches, school assemblies, etc.

     Past Presentations

  • October 2012: Fredericksburg City Schools, Parent Night

  • November 2011: Virginia Counselors Association Conference

  • April 2011: Fredericksburg Coalition, Parent Seminar

  • March 2011: Virginia School Counselor Association Conference

  • March 2011: Fredericksburg Women's Forum Parent Workshop

  • February 2011: Spotsylvania County Schools, Elementary Counselor In-service

 

     Presentations/Workshops Offered

     Faculty In-service/Professional Development:

  • A 30-45 minute presentation about the myths of bullying, overview of types of bullying and a proactive school-wide approach for faculty

    School Assemblies:

  • 30-45 minute presentations addressing physical, verbal, social-emotional and/or cyberbullying are available

  • Can be tailored  towards grades K-2 (i.e. developmentally appropriate introduction to bullying prevention), Grades 3-5 (i.e. types of bullying, power of bystander, etc.) or Grades 6-8 (i.e. social-emotional bullying, relational aggression, cyberbullying)

      Conference Workshops:

  • 60 minute session that includes proactive school-wide approach, resources and sample lesson plans for  K-5.

      Parent Workshops:

  • 30-45 minute presentation that includes recognizing the signs of bullying, tips for parents and resources

       The content of all presentations/workshop sessions  
       can be adjusted to accommodate your organization's     

       needs!