Bullying is a problem that has reached some notoriety in recent years, even if it is an old-fashioned evil. Regrettable stories about children who decided to end their lives, to end to the rejection and the mistreatments received in student centers, they have made themselves known around the world without the impact being translated into really effective policies against bullying, except in Finland.In this country they have set up a successful program against bullying (KiVa) , which has become what could be the starting point to finally turn educational institutions into safer and more conducive places for integral education.
The effective Finnish method AGAINST Bullying that could change everything
In principle, it is not possible to eradicate or prevent bullying without first being recognized by the State as a real problem, that causes physical and emotional damage in most of the communities.student units.Precisely this was the action of Finland, a country with high awareness of the importance of education and the well-being of its citizens for development in all areas of society, and which in recent years has concentrated its efforts on put an end to bullying with the hopeful KiVa method.

KiVa ( Kiusaamista Vastaan ), against bullying in Spanish, is a policy that It is currently applied in 90% of the Basic Education schools in the Nordic country.Since its execution, the results have been impressive.It was started as a test in some schools, in 2008, and after one year bullying was reduced by 60% .In 2009, in addition, the KiVa method received the European Crime Prevention Award, in addition to other recognitions entos.
The most interesting thing about this method, developed by psychologists and other specialists, is that in that time gap, students claimed to feel more comfortable, with less anxiety and depression, much more motivated to attend the school and study, so that their grades were also benefited.
Recent studies show that with KiVa, student bullying decreased 98% in the Nordic country, but how did they do it? The method is simple, but powerful :
- At 7, 10 and 14 years of age, students attend courses in some 20 classes in which they are He talks about bullying, respect, security, companerism, communion and empathy.
- They receive ten topics that they must study throughout the course.The material is reinforced with talks, special activities-mostly didactics-, such as computer games, so that learning is received effectively.
- Parents are also instructed to continue with this training at home.
- Students handle a complaint box virtual with which they can inform if they are victims of bullying or if they know about any other case.
- In each school there is a special commissioner dedicated to investigating cases of bullying.The members are prepared and qualified according to the KiVa method.
- Once the victims and stalkers have been identified, they proceed to deal with the cases according to their complexity and according to the KiVa preparation they have received.The purpose is to sensitize those involved through appropriate actions, in addition to following up to ensure that the procedure has been effective.
- Victims are It provides the necessary support to overcome the trauma and increase their self-esteem.
What has made KiVa so effective, in addition to what has been described in the previous points, has been to find the root of the problem. L stalkers mistreat their victims to gain recognition from classmates , so prepare viewers, make them understand that laughing or supporting this type of behavior makes them indirectly responsible, it is essential for the fight against bullying.
If they condemn these actions, the level of reward of the stalker will not be the same, so progressively stop intimidating their victims, not feeling supported by the rest of the boys.This has been what has happened in the Finnish schools, a cooperation and collective awareness that, if applied globally, could change everything.Safer, happier and empathic children would be formed...and with the time, these values would move to adulthood.
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