Implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program requires significant and ongoing commitment from your school's administrators, teachers, and other staff, and the results can be significant and long-term.

It is highly recommended that schools work with a certified Olweus trainer to ensure implementation of the program is successful. Talk with a Hazelden regional sales representative at 1-800-328-9000 or 651-213-4000 for more information about locating a trainer.

Here's a brief summary of program elements and action steps:

General Requirements
• Generate awareness and involvement on the part of the adults in the school.

School-Level Components
• Establish a Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee.
• Conduct committee and staff trainings.
• Administer the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire schoolwide.
• Hold staff discussion group meetings.
• Introduce the school rules against bullying.
• Review and refine the school's supervisory system.
• Hold a school kick-off event to launch the program.
• Involve parents.

Classroom-Level Components
• Post and enforce schoolwide rules against bullying.
• Hold regular class meetings.
• Hold meetings with students' parents.

Individual-Level Components
• Supervise students' activities.
• Ensure that all staff intervene on the spot when bullying occurs.
• Hold meetings with students involved in bullying.
• Hold meetings with parents of involved students.
• Develop individual intervention plans for involved students.

Community-Level Components
• Involve community members on the Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee.
• Develop partnerships with community members to support your school's program.
• Help to spread anti-bullying messages and principles of best practice in the community.

Implementation Timeline and Checklists

Optimal implementation timeline

First-Year Implementation Checklist

Continued Program Implementation Checklist

Classroom Implementation Checklist