The purpose of this program is to reduce bullying-related suicide and bullying incidences amongst the LGBTQ community, ages 14-18, in Long Beach, California. Safety & Tolerance Among Youth (STAY) will decrease bullying incidences; and use of offensive behavior and language. This program will improve the overall school climate for students and staff.
Objective:
1. Objective #1: By the end of the program, 35% of the program participants will increase their knowledge on LGBTQ tolerance, as measured by pre and post test.
2. Objective #2: By the end of the program, 30 % of the program participants will be able identify offensive behavior and language toward the LGBTQ community, as measured by pre and post test.
3. Objective #3: By the end of the program, there will be a 25% decrease of bullying behavior …show more content…
STAY will briefly talk about what the program is, what they can expect, and when they can expect it. During the educational component, the students will gain knowledge on the emotional and physical consequences of bullying, the importance of inclusion, acceptance and diversity through statistics and real life stories of teenage suicide due to bullying. The role-playing component will allow the students to demonstrate what they have learned during the educational lessons. The students will be asked to correct scenarios where someone uses offensive language or behavior to a member of the LGBTQ community. The safety zones will serve as a safe place for LGBTQ students as well as other students that may be victims of bullying and isolation, have suicidal thoughts, or experiencing depression to eat lunch and socialize. The last component of the program consist of an anonymous bullying reporting website. This website will be available throughout the course of the whole program and will serve as a tool for students and parents to inform STAY and school staff on bullying
Objective:
1. Objective #1: By the end of the program, 35% of the program participants will increase their knowledge on LGBTQ tolerance, as measured by pre and post test.
2. Objective #2: By the end of the program, 30 % of the program participants will be able identify offensive behavior and language toward the LGBTQ community, as measured by pre and post test.
3. Objective #3: By the end of the program, there will be a 25% decrease of bullying behavior …show more content…
STAY will briefly talk about what the program is, what they can expect, and when they can expect it. During the educational component, the students will gain knowledge on the emotional and physical consequences of bullying, the importance of inclusion, acceptance and diversity through statistics and real life stories of teenage suicide due to bullying. The role-playing component will allow the students to demonstrate what they have learned during the educational lessons. The students will be asked to correct scenarios where someone uses offensive language or behavior to a member of the LGBTQ community. The safety zones will serve as a safe place for LGBTQ students as well as other students that may be victims of bullying and isolation, have suicidal thoughts, or experiencing depression to eat lunch and socialize. The last component of the program consist of an anonymous bullying reporting website. This website will be available throughout the course of the whole program and will serve as a tool for students and parents to inform STAY and school staff on bullying