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School Principals Putting Bullying Policy to Practice
James Brown1, John Keesler1, Isaac Karikari2
1Indiana University Bloomington, USA.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|May 5, 2020
Summary
School principals need clear bullying definitions and investigation procedures to effectively handle reports. Policies and statutes guide investigations and parent communication, improving school safety.
Area of Science:
- Educational Administration
- School Safety Policy
- Child Psychology
Background:
- School principals navigate bullying reports using state statutes and district policies.
- Varied definitions and investigation processes create challenges in addressing school bullying.
- Parental concerns are heightened by the ambiguity surrounding bullying incidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine urban school principals' perspectives on bullying investigation policies.
- To understand how state and district policies influence principals' practices in handling bullying.
- To identify challenges and best practices in school bullying investigations.
Main Methods:
- Conducted two focus groups with nine urban school principals.
- Analyzed principals' perceptions of policy utilization in bully investigations.
- Examined the impact of policies on investigation outcomes and parent communication.
Main Results:
- Principals advocate for clear, district-wide bullying definitions and step-by-step investigation procedures.
- State anti-bullying statutes and district policies offer valuable guidance and support.
- Policies significantly affect how investigation findings are communicated to parents.
Conclusions:
- Clear policies and standardized procedures are crucial for effective school bullying investigations.
- Enhanced policy implementation can improve consistency and parental satisfaction.
- Findings inform the development of more effective bully prevention strategies.
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