Nearly everyone has encountered bullying in their lifetime. Whether you have been a victim, a bully, or a bystander, I'm sure you are all too familiar with this detrimental issue that continues its prevalence in today's schools. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2017), "bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide." As educators and/or parents, we need to be knowledgeable about the severity of this problem and become familiar with a variety of effective interventions. In order to ignite change, we must not only be able to productively address instances of bullying, but also prevent future occurrences.
As you browse this website, I hope you find helpful information that you can use to make a difference and help put an end to bullying.