Bullying Prevention
How to Foster a Peaceful School Environment
The Power of Multi-Year Social Aggression and Conflict Resolution InitiativesEducators and administrators have the shared responsibility of creating a school environment that fosters not only academic growth but also emotional and social well-being. Social aggression...
A Comparative Analysis: Anti-Bullying vs. Bullying Prevention Techniques
Bullying remains a significant concern within educational settings, affecting students' well-being and academic performance. As school administrators, it is imperative to implement effective strategies to address this issue. Two prominent approaches that often come up...
Resilience Education for Preventing Bullying: Empowering Children to Thrive
Bullying is a pervasive problem in schools and communities worldwide. It can take many forms, from physical aggression to verbal abuse, and can cause long-lasting harm to the victims. Resilience education is a promising approach to preventing bullying and promoting...
Why Anti-Bullying Programs Are Ineffective
Bullying is a pervasive problem in many schools and communities around the world. The harmful effects of bullying can last a lifetime, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, and even suicide. For this reason, many schools have implemented...
Saying “Bullying” is Like Pulling a Fire Alarm
The Unintended Consequences of "Bullying" If you ever had someone pull the fire alarm, you know the panic that erupts. I remember that some kids at my high school thought it would be funny to pull the fire alarm as a prank. The staff was not amused. While the students...
Can Bystanders Stop Bullying?
How to Intervene When Others are MeanThe role of the witness or bystander to aggression, is one that's often called into question. Research shows that those who intervene can often stop mean behavior in the moment. If this is true, what lengths should children go to...
What do you do when your Boss is the Bully?
How to Handle Aggression from Authority The core definition that constitutes "bullying" is an imbalance of power. The challenge when we experience aggression from authority is that a power imbalance is a structure in which professional relationship exists, especially...
Why Bullying Awareness Isn’t Enough: Finding a Solution to the Bullying Problem
Bullying is nothing new. From the infamous Phoebe Prince case a decade ago to the recent news that mega-producer Scott Rudin is stepping back from Broadway due to allegations of workplace harassment, bullying extends from the schoolyard to the office. The question is,...
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