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Advice for dealing with school bullies
Although adults sometimes dismiss it as a childhood rite of passage, bullying in school is now recognized as a form of aggression that may have long-lasting psychological ramifications � for both victims and perpetrators.
Most research on bullying has been done in Australia and Europe, where rates of frequent bullying range from 2% of youths in a sample in Ireland to 19% in a sample in Malta. A nationally representative study of 15,686 U.S. students, grades 6 through 10, reported that 9% of students bullied others at least once a week, while 8% were victimized that frequently.
How can schools and parents protect youngsters from bullying? I thought I’d share a few helpful online resources with more information:
is a resource developed by SAMHSA (the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). This online resource features interactive games and quizzes for children and teens.
has educational materials for teaching problem-solving skills to children up to age 8.
is a project of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It provides a clinical guide and 21 handouts aimed at building resilience.
was developed by the U.S. Department of Education. It offers an online course about implementing bullying prevention programs in school.
offers advice on dealing with bullies, victims, and bystanders.
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