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Empowering Schools to Change Behavior and Attitudes

May 05, 2020 By: Mary Poulin Carlton, Ph.D., Social Science Analyst, National Institute of Justice (NIJ), U.S. Department of Justice

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On December 3, 2019, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention co-sponsored a webinar, Applying the Latest Rese

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Help Children Stay Healthy While Social Distancing

Apr 22, 2020 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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During this time of social distancing, parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children stay healthy.

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Social Emotional Learning Helps Prevent Bullying

Mar 26, 2020 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Social emotional learning (SEL) programs foster social skills, academic achievement, and a supportive school climate.

Reduce Stigma related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Mar 18, 2020 By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

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Bullying Prevention: An International Cause

Nov 04, 2019

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Create a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent or Address Bullying

Oct 25, 2019 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Bullying Prevention Is a Community Wide Effort

Bullying Prevention Is a Community Wide Effort

Oct 25, 2019 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Integrating Bullying Assessment into Health Care Visits

Oct 25, 2019 By: StopBullying.gov Ed Board,

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Can Kindness Overcome Bullying?

Jul 26, 2017 By: Susan Swearer, Professor with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Co-Director of the Bullying Research Network and Steffie Rapp, Juvenile Justice Specialist, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, and StopBullying.gov Ed Board member

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While being kind might sound easy, it is complex.

Read That Long Pause was Really a Seizure: Understanding Epilepsy and Bullying

That Long Pause was Really a Seizure: Understanding Epilepsy and Bullying

Jul 12, 2017 By: Tatiana Falcone, M.D., FAPA, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with the Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic and Maureen Perkins, Public Health Analyst with the Health Resources and Services Administration and StopBullying.gov Ed Board member

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We know that for otherwise healthy children, bullying can affect social skills and friendships, self-esteem, and may increase anxiety and depression.