The Role of the Bystander…

A group of committed staff have been meeting to develop and clearly define action steps that can support a positive, open and supportive climate within Saline Area Schools, and in particular Saline High School.  At the meetings we have been dicussing articles and resources related to this issue.  At our meeting yesterday we discussed the article “Bully, Bullied, Bystander… and Beyond,  Help your students choose a new role” by Barbara Coloroso.

Ms. Coloroso presents some interesting thoughts on the role of the bystander related incidents of bullying. We are talking about ways to turn the bystander into the role of resister, defender and witness.