Program for Bullying Awareness

Program for deterrence AwarenessDominique BibbsProposal IntroductionYoung Scholars with Voices (YSWV) is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 to embarrass and raise the ken of blustery amongst boyish youth. YSWV provides services to victims, survivors and single(a)s affected incidents of blustering(a). YSWV is a community based organization offering support and meeting the needs of its addressed target population. YSWV offers one-on-one peer mentoring, legal profession/awareness workshops and clubs and imp fine art hold poetry faces in which the members of YSWV share their talents through poetry and spoken word to raise the awareness of blustery. The organization is needed in communities be arrest in that respect is a lose of awareness and familiarity of the incidents of bullying. Young Scholars with Voices bequeath support victims, survivors and individuals of bullying, but in any case educate the bystanders and those who are unaware of the scope, causal factors of bullying and solutions to prevent and raise the awareness of bullying.Statement of NeedThe following arguments allow document that bullying exist and is a problem and further provide translation to why the YSWV program is needed. Bullying is becoming more widespread and relevant, effecting society today. There is an make up in the incidents of bullying amongst adolescents living in urban communities. Bullying is defined as an unwanted behavior that involves an imbalance of power (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001). When bullying is thought of, it is thought to be an aggressive behavior against a weaker individual and according to the many definitions this it true. However, physical bullying is not the only type of bullying that exists. Different types of bullying intromit physical and hazing, cyber and verbal and indirect and social alienation ( land up Bullying, Harassment and Violence, 2009). In the article How Our Society has manifested the bullying Epid emic? researcher Amy Weber argues that bullying is a multi-layered epidemic. She argues that bullying is exchangeable a disease that cultivates and feeds of off the bloodline of social acceptance, fueled by fear and pain so deep, it is subconscious (Weber, 2012). Furthermore, Weber states that the behavior is learned and it manifests conformity single or multiple sources where a child is listening and watching children mirror back what they perceive, revealing the ugly truth of societys relentless intolerance and inhuman treatment towards each other over the decades (Weber, 2012). In an article done in 2011 by the American College of Pediatricians bullying is typic every(prenominal)y directed at unique characteristics whether true(a) or perceived by others of an individual such as ethnicity or race, physical build or features of appearance that are unique and different, social or economic status, physical inabilities and disabilities, mental of scholastic abilities, name and a ddress quality or tone, sexual orientation or sexual activity and moral or religious beliefs (American College of Pediatricians, 2011).National statistics show that 28% of U.S. students in grades 6-12 make experience bullying and 20% of U.S. students in grade 9-12 have experienced bullying. Furthermore, approximately 30% of schoolboyish people admit to bullying others, 70.6% of young people have witnessed bullying in their schools and 70.4% of school staff has witnessed bullying. The following percentages show the various types of bullying experienced amongst U.S. middle school students name calling (44.2%) teasing (43.3%) spreading rumors/lies (36.3%) pushing/shoving (32,4%) hitting, slapping or kicking (29.2%) and only about 20 to 30% of U.S. students who are bullied notify adults about bullying (U.S. Department of Health Human Services, 2012).Working directly with the target population bullying is witnessed and the causal factors vary for each individual. Some the causal fac tors include physical appearance, the target population bullies one another based on what is seen on the outside. Thing such as clothing, skin tone, weight, height, and even speech difficulties are reported ca wasting diseases for bullying by the target population. Additionally school is another cause, such as the lack of athletic ability, popularity and scholastic ability. Based on the target population survey How does bullying affect you? conducted for Lincoln University of PAs Masters of Human Services Program showed that 30% of the respondents surveyed believed that appearing to be different from others was the cause for bullying, only 20% of the respondents believe that bullying was caused by scholastic achievement and 50% of the respondents believed that bullying was caused by the victims appearing to be weaker. Furthermore, 60% f the respondents surveyed verbalise they would participate in the act of bullying if it protected them from becoming a victim of bullying and only 4 0% of the respondents reported they would not participate in the act of bullying even if it did protect them from becoming a victim of bullying. Additionally previous pre/post adjudicate and participant satisfaction survey results have shown that YSWV is an effective program and has helped to raise the awareness of bullying and also offer solutions for bully stripe. Pre/post stress scores have shown a 95% increase in participant knowledge of the topic being addressed. Furthermore, the participant satisfaction survey showed that the members of YSWV were not only satisfied with the services received but also expressed hopes of the program continuing.Project Goals and Objectives The following statements exit explain the goals and objectives of YSWV that are expected to be accomplished and also discuss the S.M.A.R.T. objectives that have been formulated for YSWV. The eventual(prenominal) goal of YSWV is to prevent and raise the awareness of bullying. YSWV is a system with several s ub system components, the sub systems will work as objectives to meet the ultimate goal of preventing and raising the awareness of bullying. Furthermore, each sub system has its own goal and objectives.YSWV offers a one-on-one bully mentoring program and the goal of this component is to rear a confiding friendship, self-acceptance, soul and confidence. Victims of bullying isolate themselves from socialization and do not have trusting individuals who they can come to about their experiences of bullying. Additionally, bullying causes victims to lack confidence and acceptance of themselves. The objective to meet the goal of the peer mentoring component is for all members to be matched with a trusting individual who will build self-acceptance, understanding and confidence through mentoring. Another sub system of YSWV is the workshops. The workshops will be for educational purposes only and the goal of every workshop is to raise the awareness of bullying by increasing the participants knowledge about the incidents of bullying. The objective to meet the goal of the workshop component is to constrain fun learning by bring clear, short and retainable reading to the participants. YSWV also offers a speaking out club, which is a spoken word/poetry club. The goal of the poetry club is for the members to share their voice on the issue of bullying in spoken word or poetry form. The objective to meet the goal of the speaking out club is for members to use the knowledge gained from the workshops, their personal thoughts, feelings and experiences and write poems that will help to prevent and raise the awareness of bullying. The last component of YSWV is the poetry showcases. The goal of the poetry showcases is to bring the community together, prevent and raise the awareness of bullying. The objective to meet the goal of the poetry showcases is for the members to advocate positivity, members will use their poetry pieces as a tool for preventing and raising the awareness o f bullying and the showcase will be used as a tool to bring the community together.The S.M.A.R.T. objective developed for YYWV states, In time for the yearly quarter ceremony all members of YSWV will increase their knowledge about bullying by 90% from the utilization of peer mentoring, educational workshops and poetry clubs by showcasing their talents in a poetry showcase to prevent and raise the awareness of bullying.Project Logic ModelThe following session will explain the surmisal behind the logical model and the rational for the use of the model. The logical model is a planning tool used to clarify and graphically display what your figure intends to do and what it hopes to accomplish and impact. A logical model summarizes key program elements, explains the rational behind the program activities, clarifies intended outcomes and provides a communication tool (National cyberspace of Libraries of Medicine, 2012). The purpose of using a logical model for YSWV is to illustrate the sequence of events that identity the programs resources, match resources to needs, activate the service shape, complete the service process and card the program results which is displayed in the model below. This model allows the planner to see the rational flow of addressing the problem and applying process, while maintaining a focus on the purpose of the built-in effort preventing and raising the awareness of bullying.Project Description Project Resources and BudgetThe following section will discuss and explain the budget summary for YSWV, including all expenses and possible in-kind contributions.Budget SummaryItem representation FundsStudent FundsOtherTotalProject Personnel (salaries, wages fringe benefits)$3,200.00$1,700.00$4,900.00Consultants undertake Services $1,000.00$1,000.00Supplies $1,500.00$1,500.00Equipment $300.00$300.00Space$1,000.00$1,000.00Travel$12.50$12.50Printing Photocopy$30.00$30.00Other $400.00$400.00Total Project Cost $9,192.50Budget DetailItemTotalPer sonnel4 convention Facilitators (30 hours $20.00 per hour)4 Consultants (4 days $250.00 per day)4 Lecturers (4 hours $50.00 per hour)10 peer volunteers (10 $50.00 gift cards)1 DJ (1.5 hours $200.00)Subtotal $2,400.00$1,000.00$800.00$500.00$200.00$4,900.00Supplies, Technology EquipmentOffice, writing art supplies4 Laptops, all-in-one printer1 liquid crystal display imageorMicrophone systemSubtotal$300.00$1,200.00$200.00$100.00$1,800.00Space10 sessions (2 hours $50.00 per hour)Subtotal $1,000.00$1,000.00Travel25 miles $.50 per mileSubtotal $12. 50$12.50Printing Copying1000 copies $.03 per copySubtotal$30.00$30.00OtherPoetry showcase decorations/refreshmentsRefreshments (10 sessions $25.00 per session)Subtotal$150.00$250.00$400.00Total Project Cost$9,192.50Budget Narrative PersonnelThe personnel costs include the cost of four classify facilitators (three hours, once a calendar calendar week for ten weeks) who are employees of the position and four additional consultants (four days an hour per consultant). Additionally, the program will require ten peer volunteers (three hours, once a week for ten weeks) and a DJ (1.5 hours) for the YSWV annual poetry showcase. The personnel cost will be absorbed by the agency as the forge will happen on agency time and the consultants will donate their services in-kind.Supplies, Technology EquipmentOffice supplies will include copy paper for the photo copying of flyers for promotion of the poetry showcase. Each participant will receive writing supplies this will include one, one-subject note book, four pens and four mechanical pencils. The art supplies will include crayons, markers, color pencils and construction paper that will be used by the members to design and create additional flyers for promotion of the poetry showcase. The office, writing and art supplies estimated cost will be in-kind donations from local businesses. The programs workshops will require one LCD project four laptops will be required for ea ch group to allow the members of YSWV to complete research for the project during meeting times and an all-in-one printer. The technology equipment will be barrowed in-kind donations from the agency as the project will happen on agency time.SpaceThe program will require the use the facilities classrooms (four) for the group sessions and auditorium for the poetry showcase. The cost is base agencys normal rental rate.TravelThe consultants will use their own personal vehicle to travel to the program for the workshops. The estimated cost is based on the mileage reimbursement rate used by the agency the consultants will be given a maximum of 15 miles at $0.50 per mile.Printing CopyingThe printing and photocopying estimated cost will be donated in-kind by local businesses.Other thenar and refreshments for the poetry will be in-kind donations from local businesses. Refreshments for each session will be provided by the agency, the estimated cost is $25.00 per session.Total The total expens es associated with implementing this project is $9,192.50.Program fourth dimension Frame and Gantt ChartThe following section will explain the project activities and the timing of the activities being implemented for YSWV. The charts being used in this section will be a Work Plan and Ganntt Chart.Work Plan for YSWVSteps To Be TakenWho Is ResponsibleStart DateCompletion Date needful ResourcesConstraints, Anticipated ObstaclesProposed Counter-Measures For Anticipated ObstaclesChoose the focus of the projectD. Bibbs08/29/139/02/13Project Proposal PlanFirst project weft not being acceptedRevise Project Proposal PlanRecruit coalition membersD. Bibbs09/02/1309/04/13Project Plan,Needs Assessment radical, Agency EmployeesConflicting schedulesReschedule and secure a fit meeting time for all coalition membersDesign the projectD. Bibbs, Coalition Members09/09/1309/13/13Coalition Members Experience and ExpertiseConflicting schedulingReschedule and secure a meeting time for all coalition memb ers, gathering outside informationSecure the approval of project from a facilityD. Bibbs, Coalition Members09/16/1310/16/13Project Plan, Needs Assessment ReportNon-inclusive Project Plan, Needs Assessment ReportRevise Project Plan, Re-conduct Key Informant Surveys/InterviewsLaunch the projectD. Bibbs, Coalition Members09/18/1309/18/13Dixon HouseAgency sizeAdjust the size of project participantsDevelop an evaluation tool for the projectD. Bibbs11/04/1111/06/13 in the flesh(predicate) computer, Needs Assessment ReportA lack of data to facilitate a solutionKey Informant Surveys/Interviews,Literature ReviewEvaluate the project/ Complete Evaluation ReportD. Bibbs11/06/1311/11/13Project ReportThe sampling frame may not kick upstairs proper information to evaluate the projectUse a different sampling frameSubmit evaluation report to project managerD. Bibbs11/13/1311/13/13Dixon HouseProject mat be declinedRe-evaluate program and resubmitStabilize or terminate projectD. Bibbs11/20/1311/20/13 Dixon HouseGanntt Chart for YSWV ActivitiesDates09/01/1309/20/1310/01/1310/20/1311/01/1311/20/13Develop a coalition team Sep. 2th, 2013Sep. 4th, 2013Present and design project Sep. 9th, 2013Sep. 13th, 2013Present findings to an agency Sep. 16th, 2013Program ImplementationSep. 18th, 2013Sep.25th, 2013Oct. 2nd, 2013Oct. 9th,2013Oct. 16, 2013Oct. 23rd, 2013Oct. 30th, 2013Nov. 6th, 2013Nov. 13th, 2013Formulate and submit written evaluation reportNov.6th, 2013Nov. 13th, 2013Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plans and MeasuresThe following section will explain the methods that will be used in the evaluation of the proposed program YSWV and the difference and purpose of qualitative data and quantitative data. There are several types of evaluation designs. These designs include experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental. The non-experimental design will be used in the evaluation of the bully prevention and awareness program, YSWV (Young Scholars With Voices).Non-experimental desi gns do not involve random assignment of subjects to groups, nor is there a control or comparison group. Non-experimental designs do not have comparison groups. They are used to assess the programs impact. Non-experimental designs can be used for process evaluations when the primary purpose is to describe participants experiences (Kantor and Kendall-Tackett, 2000). The types of non-experimental designs used in the evaluation of YSWV were pre/post mental tests and participant satisfaction surveys.The pre/post test will measure the knowledge of the participants. The pre test measures the knowledge before the enfolding in YSWV. The post test measures the knowledge gained after participating in YSWV. In the end the results of each test is compared to see if the participates knowledge increased and the program was effective. The participant satisfaction surveys will measure the levels of satisfactory delivered to the members of YSWV.The pre/post test is a additive evaluation method. Th e focus of summative evaluation is the outcome. Outcome evaluation relates to the effect of intervention and whether the project achieved its goals. Outcome evaluations assess the effectiveness of a program in producing change. Outcome evaluations focus on difficult questions that ask what happened to program participants and how much of a difference the program made for them (Linnell, 2012). The participant satisfaction survey is a formative evaluation method. constructive evaluation is a method for sound judgement the worth of a program while the program activities are forming and summative evaluation is a method of judging the worth of a program at the end of the program activities (Clark, 2010). Formative evaluation focuses on process. mathematical process evaluation measure relates to methods or activities and explains how and why the results were achieved. Process evaluations document the process of a programs implementation. The focus of a process evaluation is on the type s and quantities of services delivered, the beneficiaries of those services, the resources used to deliver the services, the practical problems encountered, and the ways such problems were obstinate (Linnell, 2012).Qualitative data gathers information that is not in numerical form. For example, diary accounts, open-ended questionnaires, unstructured interviews and unstructured observations (Mcleod, 2008). Qualitative data is useful for studies at the individual level and to find out in depth the way people infer or feel. Analysis of qualitative data is difficult and requires accurate interpretation of participant responses for example, sorting responses to open questions and interviews into broad themes. Qualitative data is typically descriptive data is harder to analyze than quantitative data. Quantitative data gathers information in numerical form which can be put into categories, or in rank order, or measured in units of measurement. This type of data can be used to construct graphs and tables of raw data (Mcleod, 2008). For example, a rating scale or closed questions on a questionnaire would generate quantitative data as these produce either numerical data or data that can be put into categories.Conclusion Reference(s) U.S surgical incision of health and human services (2001). What is bullying. Retrieved from http//www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/index.htmlStop bullying, harassment, and violence (2009). Female bullying. Retrieved from www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/female-bullying.htmlWeber, A. (2012, may 27). How our society has manifested the bullying epidemic . Retrieved from http//www.huffinftonpost.com/amy-weber/how-our-society-has-mani_b_1548368.htmlAmerican college of pediatricians. Bullying at school never acceptable (2011). Retrieved from http//www.factsaboutyouth.com/post/bullyingat-school-never-acceptableU.S department of health and human services (2012). Facts about bullying. Retrieved from http//www.stopbullying.gov/news/media/fac tsftn16Kantor, K.G. and Kendall-Tackett, K. (2000). A guide family intervention and prevention program evaluation.Retrieved from http//www1.cyfernet.org/eval/family/default.htmlLinnell, D. (2012). Demystifying evaluation process evaluation vs. outcome evaluation. Retrieved from http//www.tsne.org/ billet/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.8023393/k.47B3/Articles__Demystifying_Evaluation_Process_Evaluation_vs_Outcome_Evaluation_for_Nonprofits.htmClark, D. (2010). Formative and summative evaluations in the instructional design process.Retrieved from http//www.nwlink.com/donclark/hrd/isd/types_of_evaluations.htmlMcleod, S. (2008). Qualitative Quantitative. Retrieved from http//www.simplypsychology.org/qualitative-quantitative.htmlAppendices Evaluation Data Collection Instruments Method IPre/Post Test The following test will be used as a data collection instrument to evaluate the knowledge gained from the bully prevention and awareness program YSWV (Young Scholars With Voices). The test will be given in a two part series. The Pre-Test is series one and will test the participants knowledge on bully prevention and awareness. The Pre-Test will be given during the first two weeks of programming. The Post-Test is series two and will test the participants knowledge gained from YSWV. Both tests will consist of the same questions and there is no right or wrong answer. The information collected from the test will be used as a form of research to construct a final project and presentation for Lincoln Universitys Master of Human Service academic program. The test is anonymous and will not effect or penalize any youth participating in YSWV, so I ask that you answer each question honestly to the best of your ability.Thank you for you participation in YSWV and also for you time.Dominique Bibbs Please circle one of the following options Pre-Test - Post-TestIn your own words, please define bullying?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In your own words, what do you think causes bullying?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In your own words, what do you think will prevent bullying?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________How can being a member of YSWV raise the awareness of bullying?___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If you witness bullying who should you report it to? Please choose all that applySchool faculty and Staff (teachers, principle, school police, ect.)Parent/guardianFriend(s)All of the to a higher placeNone of the aboveIf nothing is being done about the incidents of bullying you are witnessing, should you keep reporting the incidents?