Course Description
Whether you are a faculty or staff member, student employee, or anyone else on a college campus, it is essential to understand how to identify, prevent, and respond to bullying and hazing. Bullying and hazing are far more common than many people think, especially on college campuses. People may fall victim to such behaviors due to a lack of knowledge and ability to recognize these actions. Having insights and descriptions of what is considered bullying or hazing can help identify and prevent it. This course builds the knowledge and skills necessary to combat bullying and hazing.
In this Bullying and Hazing Prevention course, you will learn about the differences and similarities between bullying and hazing on a college campus. You will also learn about who is at risk of being bullied or hazed as well as the perpetrator, victim, and bystander perspectives. This course provides helpful response and prevention techniques for bullying and hazing.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to identify bullying and hazing
- Realize the prevalence of bullying and hazing on college campuses
- Understand the different roles and actions involved in a bullying or hazing event
- Know how to respond to and prevent bullying and hazing
Skills You Will Learn
- Social Skills
- Higher Education
- Injury Prevention
- Preventive Action
- Sensitivity Training
- Workplace Violence Prevention And Response
What You'll Learn
- Identify what constitutes bullying and hazing on a college campus
- Differentiate between bullying and hazing, including their similarities and differences
- Recognize who is at risk and the perpetrator, victim, and bystander perspectives
- Understand common types of bullying, including cyberbullying and roommate situations
- Respond to and prevent bullying and hazing using helpful techniques
- Explain the consequences of bullying and hazing and the laws for preventing them
Key Takeaways
- Bullying and hazing are more common on college campuses than many people think.
- People may fall victim to bullying or hazing due to a lack of knowledge and an inability to recognize these actions.
- Understanding the perpetrator, victim, and bystander perspectives helps in identifying and addressing bullying and hazing.
- Being a witness does not mean being passive; bystanders can take action.
- The course covers laws for preventing bullying and hazing, as well as campus authority accountability and response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for faculty or staff members, student employees, or anyone else on a college campus who needs to understand how to identify, prevent, and respond to bullying and hazing.
What does this course cover?
It covers the differences and similarities between bullying and hazing on a college campus, who is at risk, the perpetrator, victim, and bystander perspectives, the consequences, common types of bullying including cyberbullying, recognizing hazing behaviors, relevant laws, and response and prevention techniques.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds the knowledge and skills necessary to combat bullying and hazing, including identifying these behaviors, understanding the roles involved, and knowing how to respond to and prevent them.
Does the course explain how to respond as a victim or witness?
Yes. The course includes do's and don'ts for victims and explains that being a witness doesn't mean being passive, along with campus authority accountability and response.
