Practice UNI/Pdr 42.2018
Certification Against Bullying
What is UNI/PdR 42:2018?
Certification Against Bullying. Italy is the first country in the world to focus on this critical and urgent issue. Thanks to the implementation of UNI/PdR 42:2018, an Official Certification Against Bullying strongly promoted by Accredia in collaboration with MOIGE, UNI, FIDAE, and ISRE, all schools—whether public or private, and at any educational level—can choose to adhere to the Anti-Bullying Charter.
If these institutions demonstrate compliance with the established rules and commitment to protecting the rights of the most vulnerable, they can obtain the Official Anti-Bullying Certification from a certifying body officially accredited by Accredia.
According to the latest ISTAT data, the most affected group consists of girls aged 11 to 17, particularly in northern Italian schools. Educational institutions interested in obtaining this certification can do so through an accredited organization, thereby proving the actual implementation of the required anti-bullying measures.
The UNI/PdR 42:2018 framework represents an unprecedented innovation in the field of certifications in Italy and worldwide. This new procedure provides schools and organizations hosting minors with a valuable tool to achieve anti-bullying certification. These institutions must adopt and publicly share a document outlining all the anti-bullying measures required by the framework, clearly defining objectives and strategies.
It is important to note that the list of anti-bullying principles was carefully studied and developed by a highly specialized team, including educators, lawyers, and representatives of child protection associations.
How do I get certified?
- definition and dissemination of the “anti-bullying policy”;
- preparation of a “surveillance plan”;
- preparation of a “bullying risk assessment” document;
- definition of an “anti-bullying sanctioning system”;
- definition of a “procedure for identifying and managing critical issues relating to bullying”;
- appointment of an “Anti-bullying Commission”;
- periodic carrying out of scheduled and surprise “anti-bullying audits” by an officially accredited, third-party and independent certifying body.
Key Points
The risk prevention approach includes:
- Defining and sharing an “Anti-Bullying Policy”
- Implementing a “Supervision Plan” within school environments or any organization applying the framework, ensuring constant and effective monitoring of minors
- Periodically developing an “Anti-Bullying Plan”
- Establishing a “Bullying Sanctions System”
- Implementing a “Procedure for Identifying and Managing Bullying Incidents”, allowing all stakeholders to report potential bullying cases and monitor the effectiveness of preventive or corrective measures
- Appointing an “Anti-Bullying Committee”, representing all involved parties
- Conducting regular anti-bullying audits, both scheduled and surprise inspections
This certification offers schools and organizations an official, structured, and proactive approach to effectively combat bullying, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all minors.
Advantages
An organization can gain numerous benefits from obtaining the Anti-Bullying Certification, including:
- Effectively and systematically applying the regulations introduced by the recent cyberbullying law.
- Identifying specific bullying risks within the educational environment, taking into account the territorial and social context.
- Obtaining independent third-party certification on the effectiveness of the anti-bullying measures implemented.
- Effectively communicating its anti-bullying strategies to external stakeholders.
- Strengthening the trust of families and society in the educational service.
- Encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to bullying prevention and intervention.