November 5-7, 2018 in San Diego, CA
Featuring Monica Lewinsky as the opening keynote. Register by September 14 and save $100!
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By: Nicolette G. Granata Monica Lewinsky is one of two keynote speakers at this year’s IBPA national conference in San Diego, CA. In 2015, Monica Lewinsky confidently and courageously took the stage to deliver a TED talk entitled “The price of shame.” Before I actively listened to the talk, I...
By: Kim DeMoss Mindfulness, simply put, means paying attention on purpose. In our fast-paced society this can be quite counter cultural, and we can end up with a mind literally full of ideas and thoughts and no space to process them. For students, the pressure to perform well academically, the...
By: Nicolette G. Granata “Cultural competence is having an awareness of one’s own cultural identity and views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on the varying cultural and community norms of students and their families. It is the ability to understand the within-group differences that make each...
By: Randy Nathan (Coach Randy), MA, MSW Harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) has literally surrounded our lives. You only have to look at the social media apps on your smartphone or turn on the news to see the amplified awareness of bullying behavior. However, there is a breeding ground...
By: Christa M. Tinari, M.A. The end of summer involves the hustle of back-to-school preparations, including lesson planning, last-minute supply ordering, and room set-up. If you’re like many educators, you’re probably also reviewing your class list, and planning how you will interact with your students on those first few, critical...
“I think it's a wonderful opportunity to get to know your students because it really creates a space where students feel impelled to speak up and engage in the lessons. I also feel that my students were challenged in a supportive way.” – 6th grade Advisory, Female Teacher “This quote...
*Featured piece of full article below (Borba, 2017). Read the full article here: http://micheleborba.com/empathic-kids/ “Here are four ideas that might help you raise a more caring, kind children and help them reap The Empathy Advantage (UnSelfie, 2017). Switch roles The next time there’s a conflict between your child and a...
*Featured piece of full article below (Scarlet, 2014). Read the full article here: http://www.superhero-therapy.com/2014/10/psychology-behind-harry-potter-books-post-1-of-3-compassion/ “In reading the Harry Potter series we learn what cruelty is, we are reminded of what unspeakable horrors human beings are capable of, and most importantly, we are reminded of how amazing human beings can be. Through...
“Research investigating the prevalence of bullying has found victimization rates to be over 50% for children with disabilities (Schroeder, Cappadocia, Bebko, Pepler & Weiss, 2014). As early as the preschool years, when compared to their neurotypical peers, children with disabilities (cognitive and/or physical) receive lower likability ratings from their peers...
By: Nicolette G. Granata Now almost one year after being notified as winner of the 2017 IBPA Bullying Prevention Award, we followed up with Matthew Carlson: School Psychologist at Orefield Middle School in Orefield, PA, to inquire as to how being the recipient of the Award has impacted him, his...
When describing the Forum, the FRIENDS International Centre Against Bullying writes: “The aim of this unique international and multidisciplinary forum is to broaden our understanding of bullying and to create a stronger bridge between the disciplines, and spread knowledge to more practitioners, researchers and decision-makers around the world. The overall goal is to create even more effective approaches to tackling bullying and allow every child and young person the right to grow up without being bullied, ostracized or discriminated against.”
With 11 outstanding keynote speakers from a diverse set of disciplines, the Forum is sure to challenge and expand one’s knowledge - no matter their unique experiences or academic backgrounds. Here are some important upcoming dates to note:
Supporting impactful worldwide events, such as the 2nd World Anti-Bullying Forum, is critical to our Mission: “To engage the global community in bullying prevention and intervention.”Through your interest and participation, thank you for joining us in our Vision of “A World Without Bullying.”
Abstract submission and Registration for the Forum are now open!You can visit www.wabf2019.com for more information.
Hey, students – could you use $500? College scholarships awarded to students active in their school or community bullying prevention program.
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IBPA: A 2018 United Against Bullying (UAB) Grant Winner! IBPA is honored, and immensely grateful, to...
Why should registering for our upcoming national conference in San Diego, November 5-7, be something that you...
