Problem: Using the guidelines in Chapter 3: Bullying Victim from The Crisis Counseling and Traumatic Events Treatment Planner (GCU Library), write a narrative in which you build a comprehensive safety plan for the student in the scenario below. Using the guidelines in Chapter 3: Bullying Victim from The Crisis Counseling and Traumatic Events Treatment Planner (GCU Library), write a narrative in which you build a comprehensive safety plan for the student in the scenario below. Your Safety Plan should be 750 words. Need Assignment Help?
A 9-year-old boy in 3rd grade has been physically and emotionally bullied at school by another male student who is two years older.
For School Counselors-in-Training:
Complete each item below.
1. Implement and Coordinate School-Based Interventions:
Describe the specific strategies you would use to implement and coordinate an effective school-based intervention plan for both the victim and the perpetrator. Include how you would monitor progress, adjust supports as needed, and coordinate interventions across settings (e.g., classroom, recess, lunch, bus). (5.H.13.)
2. Collaboration, Consultation, Outreach, and Emergency Response:
Explain your role as a member of a specialized practice and interprofessional team, including (a) collaboration and consultation with administrators, teachers, and support staff; (b) community outreach and communication with parents/guardians and relevant community providers; and (c) your role in emergency response management if the bullying escalates to an immediate safety concern. (3.A.3.)
3. Crisis and Management Plan Alignment:
Describe how your response fits within the school's crisis and management plan, including your responsibilities in documentation/communication pathways, student safety procedures, and coordination with the school crisis team when safety risk is present. 5.H.9
Student Safety Plan (Victim) + Coordination Details:
Describe the components of a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive safety plan with the victim that addresses supervision, transportation, schedule adjustments, safe adults, and high-risk/low-supervision areas. Explain how you will ensure the plan is implemented consistently by staff and aligned with school crisis/safety procedures.
Intervention for the Perpetrator (Differentiate Counseling vs. Discipline):
Describe intervention approaches designed to help the perpetrator build healthier behaviors (e.g., skill-building, empathy development, behavior supports, restorative options when appropriate). Clearly distinguish counseling interventions from disciplinary actions and explain how you would coordinate with administrators and other team members to maintain a consistent response.
Professional Reflection: Bullying Continuum + Ongoing Role:
Using your classroom/school observations, differentiate rude, mean, and bullying behavior. Then explain your ongoing role in prevention efforts, advocacy, family/community outreach, and crisis readiness/response as part of comprehensive school safety and crisis management planning.