There are a number of new and exciting things happening with the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. We would like all of our certified Olweus trainers to be aware of these new resources and initiatives.

This Web conference will cover the following topics:

• Introduce two new bullying videos available coming October 1—presale discounts are happening now for trainers!
• Describe several Web conference events that will happen this Fall that you may want to invite schools to participate
• Describe a national media effort that Hazelden and Clemson will be doing together during the Bullying Prevention Awareness Week in October
• Updates on the re-certification process for trainers
• Discuss recent decisions regarding the National Registry of Effective Prevention Programs (NREPP)
• A time for questions and answers

Sue Limber, Ph.D., National Director for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Clemson University

Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Development Director, Clemson University

Jane Riese, National Training Director for Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Clemson University

Sue Thomas, MA/Education, Business Development Director, Hazelden Foundation

Pam Foster, Prevention Acquisitions Editor for Hazelden Foundation

This conference will help prepare you to:

• Describe what dating violence is and its consequences for students and schools
• Explain the new Ohio law that requires schools to implement a prevention program
• Describe the components of the Safe Dates program
• Describe the process for obtaining training and program materials to effectively implement the Safe Dates program

Named for an Ohio teen who was murdered by her high school ex-boyfriend, Tina's Law requires Ohio schools to include information about violence in dating relationships in already existing harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies. Schools must also provide staff training on dating violence prevention, and include dating prevention education for students in grades 7 through 12.

In order to comply with Tina’s Law, The Hazelden Foundation and the Partnership for Violence Free Families recommends that schools and communities use Safe Dates, an evidence-based dating violence program.

Safe Dates helps both boys and girls recognize the difference between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive dating relationships. It is the only evidence-based dating violence prevention program recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). This federal registry identifies programs that have been scientifically tested and proven effective.

Research shows that four years after the implementation of Safe Dates, students who participated in the program reported significantly less physical and sexual dating violence than teens who did not participate in the program.

Sue Thomas, Business Development Director, Hazelden Publishing (Moderator)

Donna Dickman, Executive Director, Partnership for Violence Free Families

Marty Harding, Director of Training, Hazelden Publishing

Studies show that one in five teenagers in a serious dating relationship reports being physically abused by his or her partner. This issue is so serious that several states have passed laws requiring schools to address the issue.

It’s not an question of if or when an incident of dating violence will happen. Dating violence is happening now. That’s why Break the Cycle and Hazelden Publishing have joined forces to offer the most comprehensive, best-practices model available to address the issue of teen dating violence.

Respect Works! integrates Hazelden’s evidence-based Safe Dates with Break the Cycle’s Model Policy Kit, [Ending Violence], and Speak.Act.Change programs to give middle and high schools, youth service providers, and domestic violence agencies the tools they need to respond effectively to teen dating violence issues on and off campus.

How It Works

This comprehensive, best-practices model includes everything from how to implement a schoolwide dating violence policy to teaching students how to be leaders in combating dating violence.

This Web conference will:

• describe what dating violence is and its consequences for students and schools
• explain the overall goals and model behind the Respect Works! campaign
• explain each individual component of the model and how those components work together
• describe how a school can integrate this comprehensive model into their everyday practices

Sue Thomas, Business Development Director, Hazelden Foundation

Marjorie Gilberg, Executive Director, Break the Cycle

This webinar will provide an overview of what schools and communities can do after a suicide or other traumatic death has occurred, what research shows us works in adolescent suicide prevention, and introduced to the phenomenon of “suicide contagion.” Participants will also be introduced to the Lifelines Postvention: Responding to Suicide and Other Traumatic Death, the follow up to Lifelines: A Suicide Prevention Program.

Co-sponsored by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTSNJ)

Participants will be able to:

• Explain how to successfully address and respond to any type of traumatic death that profoundly affects the school population
• Explain the importance of a response strategy that reflects the challenges schools face in dealing with a death within a school community
• Understand the risk of suicide contagion (or “copycat”) behavior within the school
• Describe the components of Lifelines Postvention: Responding to Suicide and Other Traumatic Death

Maureen Underwood, Lifelines author and suicide prevention expert

Sue Thomas, Business Development Director, Hazelden Publishing (Moderator & Host)

Pam Foster, Prevention Acquisitions Editor, Hazelden Publishing

This Webinar will provide an overview of the issue of bullying, what research shows us works in bullying prevention, and practical strategies schools can use to address the issue. Participants will also be introduced to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today.

National Sponsor: National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

Participants will be able to:

• Describe what bullying is and its consequences for students and schools
• Explain what research shows are strategies that effectively reduce bullying in schools
• Evaluate whether their school is ready to address the issue of bullying
• Describe the components of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the leading program to address the issue of bullying

Dr. Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., Clemson University, leading researcher in the field of bullying prevention and co-author of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP)

Sue Thomas, MA, Business Development Director, Hazelden Publishing, Moderator

This Webinar will provide an overview of the issue of bullying, what research shows us works in bullying prevention, and practical strategies schools can use to address the issue. Participants will also be introduced to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today.

National Sponsor: National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

Participants will be able to:

• Describe what bullying is and its consequences for students and schools
• Explain what research shows are strategies that effectively reduce bullying in schools
• Evaluate whether their school is ready to address the issue of bullying
• Describe the components of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the leading program to address the issue of bullying

Dr. Marlene Snyder, Ph.D., Clemson University, leading researcher in the field of bullying prevention and co-author of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP)

Sue Thomas, MA, Business Development Director, Hazelden Publishing, Moderator

• Describe what bullying is and its consequences for students and schools
• Explain what research shows are strategies that effectively reduce bullying in schools
• Evaluate whether their school is ready to address the issue of bullying
• Describe the components of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the leading program to address the issue of bullying