Bullying Preceded Many LGBTQ Youth Suicides
Bullying was common among LGBTQ youth who died by suicide between 2003 and 2017, especially among younger children, researchers reported. Read more ›
Resources Tagged With: cyberbullying
Report: Safety Tip Lines Flag Bullying, Drug Use, Suicide Risk [downloadable]
More schools are using safety tips lines, but not just for gun violence prevention — the technology is addressing bullying, drug use and suicide risk among students. Read more ›
SchoolSafety.gov: Resources to Create a Safer School [web resource]
The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse and SchoolSafety.gov were developed to fulfill one of the key recommendations from the Federal Commission on School Safety. Read more ›
Prevent Bullying: Quick Tips for Parents
Bullying is when a child tries to hurt another child physically or emotionally. Kids who bully use their power (like being popular or physically strong) to control or hurt others. Read more ›
7 Ways Schools Can Stomp Out Bullying
Bullying, particularly in early childhood, is best explained through the theory of operant conditioning. Under this model of explanation for human motivation, bullying behaviors are repeated due to their resulting in material or social reward. Read more ›
KnowBullying [web resource]
Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, and build effective strategies for facing bullying. Read more ›
Free Mobile Apps from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [web resource]
Students with Disabilities are Almost Twice as Likely to Be Victims of Cyberbullying
Researchers found that almost one third of students with disabilities (30%) have experienced cyberbullying within the past year, as a victim, perpetrator, or both, compared to 20% of students without disabilities. Read more ›
California Department of Education Bullying Resources for Educators [downloadable]
The California Department of Education’s Online Bullying Training Module and Bullying Module are intended to assist all school staff, school administrators, parents, pupils, and community members in increasing their knowledge of the dynamics of bullying. Read more ›
How Kids Are Using Google Docs to Bully One Another
As a parent, you might walk past your child’s room and see her happily typing away on a Google Docs page. “Lovely!” you think. “She’s probably working on her science report or finishing up her essay on the rise of RBG.”
Or, she could be in a secret chat room. Read more ›
