KidzBiz
KidzBiz is a program specially developed by NIRODAH to
target school bullying in primary schools by creating awareness in the
senior student cohort about the drivers of negative behaviours and the
effects these behaviours have upon others. Once students learn the types
of violence people use to hurt each other, they are taught how to
become safe bystanders who can actively support any student who is being
bullied and inform staff of this action.
The unique aspect of our approach to bullying is that
we encourage schools to look at the underlying issues affecting the
bully. By working through the motivations of the person causing pain,
schools can help the young person to discover methods to cease their
bullying practice. The schools also become more attuned to noticing
emotions in their students that can be precursors to their bullying
behaviour.
Our programs educate staff, students and parents about the factors that motivate violent behaviours. We then discuss methods of addressing such behaviours that are not punitive, but rather utilise a counselling based approach to help the bully through their issues and also support the victim.
We believe that when the whole community is educated about the motivations of the violent person and are shown appropriate non punitive responses then they will experience a decline in the rate of bullying within their school.