G.R.E.A.T Program Aims to Prevent Bullying and Delinquent Behaviors

jtrueblood — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:57:38 +0000

Stephanie Rapp and Nels Ericson, U.S. Department of Justice

As part of the G.R.E.A.T.

Prevention

Community

Effects

Elementary school

Secondary school

Training

HRSA and GLSEN Work Together in Support of No Name Calling Week

rellis — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Erin Reiney, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is proud of its long history of working with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and other student groups to promote healthy kids and safe schools. These partnerships are a great chance for HRSA to reach youth in their schools and community to prevent bullying. Over the years, HRSA and GLSEN have shared resources and spoken at events. This year, we are continuing that work on social media for GLSEN’s No Name Calling Week.

Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention

Community

Community Organizations

SPIRIT: Maintaining a “Cooler Classroom” Climate

rellis — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Kathleen O’Quinn, U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service

Bullying takes many forms. It happens in many contexts. Because bullying is complex, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for it.

Defending Childhood: Challenging Our Perceptions on Bullying

rellis — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Stephanie Rapp, Department of Justice

Participants at the Grand Forks Defending Childhood Site learn more about bullying intervention strategies.

In 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder launched the Defending Childhood initiative to address children’s exposure—as victims and as witnesses—to violence. He hopes to change our perceptions of violence and abuse, make the topic an issue on the national level, and address how abuse and violence affect children. He understands that violence can follow and wound children throughout their lives. We need to address abuse and

Bullying Prevention Training for School-based Health Care Workers, Administrators, and Parents

rellis — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Bauer, Intern, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and it’s important to remember that bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school, and can adversely impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts.

Giving Teachers Tools to Stop Bullying: Free Training Toolkit Now Available

rellis — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Over the past three years, at our annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summits, we have heard the same call by educators-– teachers want to help stop bullying, but they don’t know how. Most try to help, but few receive training on how to do so.

Effective Bullying Solutions: No One-Size-Fits-All Answer

rellis — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Throughout the bullying prevention world, the phrase, “I have the solution to bullying!” is all too common. As attention to bullying has grown, so have the number of products and tools claiming to reduce or eliminate bullying in schools and communities. But do they work? This question may seem simple, but there are a lot of factors to consider, including the specific situation and context.

Ready to make a difference? A new training resource can show you how.

rellis — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Erin Reiney, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Across the country, local leaders are stepping up to address bullying in their communities. Now that more and more people are taking a stand, many have asked for resources to help them become more effective. In response, StopBullying.gov pulled together research-based recommendations to provide some guidance. We know that every child, family, school and community is unique.