COOPERATION WITH OTHER AUTHORITIES

Peer violence may also include behaviour that fits descriptions of criminal offences (Criminal Code) or have the characteristics of misdemeanours under the laws defining offences. In that case reporting to the police under criminal and misdemeanour legislation is...

PEER VIOLENCE MANAGEMENT SCHEME

Immediate intervention Immediate cessation of violence and protection of the victim of violence (every employee)   Process intervention Working with the victim (according to the competences of the professional) Working with the perpetrator Working with the class...

HANDLING PERCEIVED PEER-ON-PEER VIOLENCE

Perception of violence Perceptions of violence depend mainly on the educators’ sensitivity to peer violence. This means that educators: – have to be observant, they have to notice what’s happening – have to listen and hear – recognise a...

PREVENTION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF PEER VIOLENCE

Prevention activities focus on identifying and responding to violence, its causes for choosing violence in interpersonal relationships, learning behaviours that prevent violence, and the factors risk factors for violence.   PREVENTING PEER VIOLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL...

PRINCIPLES FOR DEALING WITH PEER VIOLENCE

Zero tolerance of violence. We believe the victim. Individual experience of violence: we don’t judge violence by your own feelings and experiences. Violent behaviour is a choice. The perpetrator is responsible for the violence. We do not minimise violence. We...