Let's stop bullying together!
What is the KiVa Programme?
We are a KiVa School. KiVa is a research- and evidence-based anti-bullying program that has been developed at the University of Turku, Finland, with funding from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The strong effectiveness of KiVa has been proven scientifically through a large national randomized and controlled trial as well as several different studies. KiVa is a worldwide program with schools from all around the world involved in the program.
Elements of KiVa
KiVa is based on three main elements: Prevention, Intervention and Monitoring.
Prevention:
There are online games and lessons directed at all students and focus on preventing bullying.
Intervention:
The interventive actions in KiVa are targeted specifically to the children and adolescents who have been involved in bullying. The goal is to provide schools and students with solution-focused tools on how to put an end to bullying.
Annual monitoring:
KiVa offers tools to monitor the situation in the schools through annual online surveys for both students and staff. This feedback provides schools with information on how to improve their anti-bullying work.
Parents. Working together to stop bullying.
The Guide offers information about bullying; what is known from current research and what can be done at home and at school. Cooperation between home and school is important in addressing bullying. KiVa says – Let’s Work Together to Stop Bullying!
The KiVa programme is closely linked to the Genesis Programe, whose website can be accessed by clicking on the button below