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Safety in Educational Places [Idea/Not worked on Yet]

Postby Bergnovinaia » Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:33 pm

Ok, so as the title says, I haven't actually worked on this yet, but if I get enough response over the idea, I'll give it a go tomorrow afternoon when I have some time. Anways, here's what I was thinking:

Safety in Educational Places wouldn't be about building codes for educational establishments, like some people might think... rather, it would be about a growing RL problem that could probably easily be applied to schools in WA member nations. Bullying. This legislation's introduction would obviously make assumptions concerning bullying and would formulate an arguement saying that in certain cases, bullying can be fatal and in less mild cases, bullying can derail a minor emotionally for the rest of their educational carrer, perhaps creating little or not chance for said minor to excell in the work force.

The body of the legislation would likely have some of the following mandates:

--An encouragement for schools in WA nations to have No Tolerance policies toward bullying or threatening another child.
--Mandate of all WA schools taking bullying and threats seriously and taking cautions that the administration feels necessary to help the bullied/threatend child recover and ensure that the bully/threatener doesn't do it again.
--Mandate that school administrations take all threats of suicide by children seriously, informing their parents and government officials if necessary.
--Encourage schools to implement new curriculums that aide children in dealing with bullying problems, from both perspectives (being bullied and being a bully). Perhaps make this a core class that children need to take throughout their educational career as a way to promote good social actions as well as tolerance and acceptance for minorities and "unique" people.
--Mandate that all educational providers (teachers, professors, admin, etc.) do not condone bullying and take the best actions toward setting a positive social example for their pupils.

So, thoughts, ideas, comments, concerns?
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Postby Charlotte Ryberg » Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:55 pm

The first response from one of our advisers would be that it would be best left to member countries to decide. But I think it would be something worth looking into, under the category of moral decency, mild, on the evidence that this resolution is specific to child protection in schools and the tackling of bullying.

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Postby Unibot » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:44 pm

From western (Rich) perspective, safety in educational places means anti-bullying programs. But protection from militarism in school facilities seems like a bigger priority. Schools are a big target for regimes aspiring to coup, because they're a bird feeder for age-appropriate soldiers without their parents near-by. A facilitation and protection of education in prospective failed and militaristic states seems like a lofty goal worth pursuing. There is also dealing with apartheids in many of these poor education systems which seek safety but actually tolerate future security problems and multi-generational discrimination e.g 'native' children have to be separated from the 'white' children in classrooms because they'll fight them.
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Postby Bergnovinaia » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:49 pm

Unibot wrote:From western (Rich) perspective, safety in educational places means bullying. But protection from militarism in school facilities seems like a bigger priority. Schools are a big target for regimes aspiring to coup, because they're a bird feeder for age-appropriate soldiers without their parents near-by. A facilitation and protection of education in prospective failed and militaristic states seems like a lofty goal worth pursuing.


I completely agree, but I kind of like the bullying idea better because it makes better sense. :D However, I may give what you said a go...
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Postby Grays Harbor » Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:48 am

bully police?
Everything you know about me is wrong. Or a rumor. Something like that.

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Charlotte Ryberg
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Postby Charlotte Ryberg » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:16 am

Bergnovinaia wrote:
Unibot wrote:From western (Rich) perspective, safety in educational places means bullying. But protection from militarism in school facilities seems like a bigger priority. Schools are a big target for regimes aspiring to coup, because they're a bird feeder for age-appropriate soldiers without their parents near-by. A facilitation and protection of education in prospective failed and militaristic states seems like a lofty goal worth pursuing.


I completely agree, but I kind of like the bullying idea better because it makes better sense. :D However, I may give what you said a go...

Safety in Educational Places? I thought it was more School Discipline...

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Postby Absolvability » Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:20 am

Bullying isn't an international issue, is it? I mean... it'd practically be a geographic impossibility. This isn't to say that I don't think it is a problem-- just not one for this stage. Though, if I may briefly describe my own opinion, I don't really see how realistic it is to try and stamp out bullying. Aren't we already trying? This is a problem that gets approached by loving parents and caring teachers... it isn't something that you can mandate with laws. Kids will be kids.

It is a shame, beyond a doubt, but it may also be a necessary evil. Young children are vulnerable, it's true, but you need to deal with a little hardship in your life. Getting called names isn't the worst thing in the world. Neither is getting your lunch money stolen, or even getting beat up in a parking lot. For the record though... I'm pretty sure stealing money and beating people up is already illegal. Yet it happens. Further proof that legislation on this matter would be moot.
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Postby Bergnovinaia » Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:01 pm

So, I'm getting the vibe that I should just drop the whole thing entirely...? I'm good with that if nobody else comments.

But Uni, I'd be glad to co-author a draft about the change you suggested if you'd be so inclined to help me with it.
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