Jim Jordan’s key methods for encouraging bystanders to speak out against bullying include:
Empathy and Compassion: He places strong emphasis on building empathy and compassion among students, helping them understand the impact of bullying and motivating them to act when they witness it[4][7].
– Demonstrating Intervention: Jordan uses interactive assemblies to show students how to safely stand up for friends and intervene when they see bullying, stressing that bullying is a repeated action and that bystanders can break the cycle[1][4].
– Active Participation: His presentations involve students directly through activities, stories, and discussions, making them feel seen and heard, which increases their willingness to speak up[4][7].
– Proactive Approach: He teaches that bystanders are not passive and that their actions or inactions shape the outcome of bullying situations. Students are encouraged to support each other and report incidents to trusted adults[3][4].
– Follow-up Activities: Jordan provides schools with follow-up activities and practical strategies, ensuring students continue to practice speaking out and supporting victims beyond the assembly[4].
These methods help foster a school culture where bystanders feel empowered and responsible for creating a safer, more inclusive environment.
Citations:
[1] Jim Jordan – CHARACTER BUILDING – LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jimmyjjordan_character-building-anti-bullying-assembly-activity-7281332026824183809-dVxm
[2] USA – Anti-Bullying Speaker – Jim Jordan https://jimjordan.ca/usa-anti-bullying-speaker/
[3] Jim Jordan USA’s #1 Anti-Bullying Speaker https://jimjordan.ca/jim-jordan-usas-1-anti-bullying-speaker/
[4] #1 Anti-Bullying Speaker | USA Schools https://www.reportbullying.com
[5] [PDF] Connecticut Safe School Coalition – CT.gov https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/School-Climate/directory_of_connecticut-based_anti-bullying_programs_10-25-2012.pdf
[6] Jim Jordan prepares to bully his way to the speaker’s gavel – Politico https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/14/jim-jordans-bully-pulpit-00121585
[7] Michigan’s Premier #1 Anti-Bullying Speaker – Inspiring Change … https://www.reportbullying.com/michigan-incredible-anti-bullying-speaker/
[8] [PDF] INT270 Student Guide – CDSE https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/INT270-guide.pdf