BACKOFF! BUDDY
The "BACKOFF! Buddy" Program is a unique anti-bullying curriculum empowering students, parents, and faculty with the needed tools that allow one to recognize and address the rising prevalence of all types of bullying.
STUDENT: Identify and respond to bullying behavior
PARENT: Learn tools to support and empower your child
FACULTY: Learn how to reinforce concepts taught to students and parents
WORKSHOPS
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
For over a decade, GET SAFE® has been committed to tackling the bullying crisis at its core through the "BACKOFF! Buddy" Program.
We have specialized in providing campus safety training for thousands of students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators across California.
Our unique curriculum aims to teach children and young adults the necessary leadership skills to prevent and reduce victimization, learn tolerance, and promote self-confidence.
The four keys taught in this program are an integral part in confronting and preventing bullying behavior. An individual embodying these four keys will not only refrain from being a bully themselves, but will also learn to report what's recognized as bullying behavior to an appropriate, trusted person to take action.
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Recognizing bullying behavior (bully, victim, bystander)
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Role of intuition in safeguarding yourself and your loved ones
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Use of your natural weapons
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Tattling vs. reporting and use of 911
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Buddy system, reporting, and seeking help
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How to be a good "BACKOFF! Buddy"
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Self-Defense techniques, if time and location is conducive
WEEKS
SESSIONS
4 WEEKS
4 SESSIONS
TIME
1 HOUR
OCCUPANCY
UP TO 200
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Recognizing bullying behavior (bully, victim, bystander)
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How to talk with your child about bullying: prevention, intervention and recovery
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Learning and reinforcing natural weapons
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How to intervene if your child is a victim, bully or bystander
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Importance of reflective listening
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How to access resources and utilize support systems
WEEKS
SESSIONS
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1 SESSION
TIME
2 HOURS
OCCUPANCY
UP TO 25
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Recognizing bullying behavior (bully, victim, bystander)
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How to talk with your students about bullying: prevention, intervention and recovery
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Learning and reinforcing natural weapons
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How to intervene if a student is a victim, bully or bystander
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Importance of reflective listening
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How to access resources and utilize support systems
WEEKS
SESSIONS
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1 SESSION
TIME
2 HOURS
OCCUPANCY
UP TO 25
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Developing Personal Advocacy and Leadership (PAL) skills
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Identifying keys to effective communication
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Effective problem-solving skills and role-plays
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Healthy interactions: debating, and arguing constructively
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Types of leadership qualities, strengths, and weaknesses
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How to best use your gifts/talents to help yourself and others
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How can you develop and implement a plan of action on ideas you are passionate about
WEEKS
SESSIONS
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1 SESSION
TIME
45 MINUTES
OCCUPANCY
UP TO 500
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Recognizing bullying behavior (bully, victim, bystander)
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Role of intuition in safeguarding yourself and your loved ones
-
Use of your natural weapons
-
Tattling vs. reporting and use of 911
-
Buddy system, reporting, and seeking help
-
How to be a good "BACKOFF! Buddy"
-
Self-Defense techniques, if time and location is conducive
WEEKS
SESSIONS
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1 SESSION
TIME
45 MINUTES
OCCUPANCY
UP TO 500
The #1 complaint that I had from parents was the bullying issue, so we brought on Get Safe and it's been the most amazing experience! As a principal, I felt such value in providing these tools for my students, and boy did they love it! I think what makes this program really special is that the kids feel empowered when they are dealing with a conflict or a problem, giving them the tools to now know what to do!
- Jill Katevas, Middle School Principal