- Posted: May 15, 2012
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To truly thrive, an individual must develop high self esteem and self-worth. Chronic bullying has an extraordinary detrimental effect on a child’s development!! Low self esteem is a serious and often long term consequence of chronic bullying. It is also
- Posted: May 14, 2012
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Here's a thought-provoking quote from a recent newspaper editorial: "Hateful speech, belittling people and constant or repetitive interpersonal intimidation are unacceptable, but can these common behaviors realistically be limited by legislation? Laws are no substitute for diligent parenting, thoughtful leadership
- Posted: May 9, 2012
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Doug Lynch here. This is a video from CNN.com. (http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c3#/video/us/2012/05/08/dnt-teen-kills-herself-after-bullying.kare) While watching it, my heart broke. I cannot fathom the pain these parents are feeling and the "what might have beens" that have been lost. About 3/4 of the way through the
- Posted: April 27, 2012
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Last night, two cars collided right before my eyes. I was stopped, waiting for the light to turn green, when a speeding and reckless driver plowed into the side of another car. Almost as if it was a slow-motion movie,
- Posted: April 18, 2012
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Bullying has enough sizzle to warrant its own movie, prime-time news specials and seemingly unending media coverage of the problem and its victims. This movie review, which appeared in the Harvard Crimson, did more than critique the Bully movie. It
- Posted: April 2, 2012
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Here's a news clip of the official proclamation announcing April Friends Day in the city of Milwaukee (and well beyond!)
- Posted: March 26, 2012
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Bullies don't deserve a day in the sun. Click here to learn about an exciting initiative taking root in Milwaukee, and read about some ways you can discuss this with young people.
- Posted: March 22, 2012
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In the black-and-white world of young children, "bullying" is a word that appeals to their clear-cut sensibilities of right and wrong. But for teens, who navigate the murky nuances of friendship and personal interactions, a word like "bullying" is passed
- Posted: February 2, 2012
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Want to set high standards? Engage the students in being part of the solution? Why not send a clear message that spells out the problem and speaks to them directly. Here's a video that's posted on a local school website.
- Posted: January 30, 2012
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Why Everyone Needs Bystander Intervention Training A lot of people have been asking me about “bystander intervention” strategies. Yesterday I was asked, “What’s the big deal? Why does it matter to students?” My response was simply that bystander intervention programming
