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Jasmine Babers Interview: IBPA 2019 Presenter Interview Series
“Constantly interacting with students about depression, mental health, compassion, empathy, and anti-bullying beginning from the moment they enter the education system until they receive their diploma is imperative. We have to keep having the conversation at every level of development.” Jasmine Babers Something as simple as a conversation between two people has the power to […]
How to Promote Inclusive Environments for Staff at Schools Without Bullying
Dr. Mildred Peyton, Founder & President, Peyton Consulting, LLC. Is it possible for staff to experience workplace bullying in schools? Given that our nation’s current school climate is significantly focused on school safety and bullying prevention activities/programs for students, some would mull over this question…it may be considered a paradox, especially when teachers, counselors, or […]
State Takes Action Against Student Bullying
A new model policy and related training are under way, with the goal of further protecting students in Missouri public schools from bullying. A committee tasked with developing both was created in response to a revised Missouri anti-bullying statute that was signed into law on June 4, 2016 (House Bill No. 1583). Among the highlights […]
IBPA 2016: Focus on the positive
by Anne Collier: visit NetFamilyNews for more articles like this one It’s fitting that the last day of a bullying prevention conference focusing on empathy, kindness and resilience happened to be Election Day 2016. Whether or not they were thinking about it, some 750 educators, students, researchers and practitioners together, capped off possibly the most […]
The “Trump Effect” on Adolescent Bullying Behaviors at School
Article by Justin W. Patchin, reprinted with permission from the Cyberbullying Research Center American presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton recently remarked that: “Parents and teachers are already worrying about what they call the ‘Trump Effect.’ They report that bullying and harassment are on the rise in our schools, especially targeting students of color, Muslims and immigrants.” […]
IBPA Statement on Creating an Inclusive Climate in Schools and Communities
The values of empathy and kindness are essential to fostering a positive school climate. The International Bullying Prevention Association’s (IBPA) membership includes school social workers and psychologists, school counselors, teachers and school board members who are dedicated to making our schools places where every child feels welcomed and safe. But the current political climate in […]
Preventing and Addressing Bullying in Youth Sports
Bullying is an enormous problem in youth and high school sports, manifested in coaches who cross the line between demanding and demeaning, parents pressuring their children and hazing incidents among student-athletes. Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) – a national non-profit that helps develop “Better Athletes, Better People” through youth and high school sports – provides solutions for bullying […]
If Bullying Were a Virus
by Marlene Seltzer, M.D., medical director of Beaumont Children’s Hospital’s No Bullying, Live Empowered (NoBLE) program If bullying were a virus… it would be a national health crisis. It would be a virus that could infect anyone… but had a special fondness for children. It could often elude detection and mutate into different forms. It would […]
10 Things You Can Do to Stop Bullying
Bullying can pose a serious and potentially dangerous problem, but it doesn’t have to. Here is a list of steps you can take to prevent and respond to instances of bullying in your homes, schools, and communities. Learn about bullying, its warning signs, and effects. stopbullying.gov Remember it is the adult’s job to learn […]
Letter to Mrs. Trump – Larry Magid Tech Talk
Larry Magid, tech journalist and internet safety activist, has some bullying prevention thoughts related to the recent election. See also this article in the Mercury News: Larry Magid: Helping Melania Trump combat cyber-bullying
IBPA’s Statement on the Recent Election
From the International Bullying Prevention Association There are many things that can divide people, politics being one of them. We know that after the election we will have youth and adults who are energized by an outcome as well as youth and adults who are deeply concerned. We appreciate the President-elect’s pledge to be a […]
Larry Magid: Helping Melania Trump Combat Cyber-Bullying
From The Mercury News: The voters have spoken and Melania Trump is our next first lady. Typically, I wouldn’t give advice to someone about to occupy the east wing of the White House, but Trump has said that she plans to use her new platform to help combat cyberbullying. “We must find better ways to honor and […]