Bullying is not a new problem. In fact, most of us can remember a time when we were
either bullied, witnessed bullying or participated in bullying another. However,
the school shootings in the late 90’s drew greater attention to this issue. Schools,
parents, law enforcement and the mental health profession realized the impact bullying
has on not only the student who is bullied or the student who bullies, but on the
entire school population. There is good news. Bullying can be addressed and prevented.
Find out more.
http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/
The U.S. website for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The Olweus Bullying
Prevention Program is a comprehensive, school-wide program designed to reduce and
prevent bullying problems among school children/teens and to improve peer relations
at school.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/
The federal government website that addresses bullying and bullying prevention.
The site for youth is interactive. There is also information for parents, schools
and communities.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.com/
This website, by Stan Davis, author, counselor and trainer in bully prevention,
provides current information for schools and parents about preventing bullying in
schools.
http://www.tolerence.org
A principal online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and
creating, in hate's stead, communities that value diversity. It is a resource for
teachers, parents, teens and children. There are classroom lessons, suggestions
for parents and information and activities for youth.
Bullying Newsletters
ADAPP’s own newsletters about bullying. They can be reproduced for parents, teachers
and students.
http://www.dontlaugh.org
Operation Respect is a non-profit organization working to assure each child and
youth a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic,
social and emotional development can take place free of bullying, ridicule and violence.
http://www.eyesonbullying.org
Successful bullying prevention includes education, preparation, and teamwork. The
Eyes on Bullying Toolkit provides specific insights, strategies, activities, and
resources to address bullying.
http://www.cdc.gov
Electronic Media and Youth Violence: A CDC Issue Brief for Educators and Caregivers
focuses on the phenomena of electronic aggression. Electronic aggression is defined
as any kind of harassment or bullying that occurs through email, chat rooms, instant
messaging, websites, blogs, or text messaging. The brief summarizes what is known
about young people and electronic aggression, provides strategies for addressing
the issue with young people, and discusses the implications for school staff, education
policy makers, parents and caregivers.
http://www.backoffbully.com
Stuart W. Twemlow, MD, Frank C. Sacco, PH.D., and Stephen Twemlow has been developing
anti-violence programs in schools for many years. Drs. Twemlow & Sacco have been
consultants to the FBI on school shootings and specialize in "systemic" interventions
that impact on the school’s learning climate. This approach relies heavily on traditional
martial arts philosophy, applied psychoanalysis, and large group psychology.
Understanding Bullying
Bullying is a form of youth violence; click the above link to download a fact sheet on bullying.