Bullying - Information

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The Ophelia Project: Parents are key to creating safe social climates for youth. They can provide safe home environments for their children, help build strong belief systems, provide informed support during conflicts, and provide youth with opportunities to connect to their communities outside of school.

Bullyfree Basics: Wisconsin program for elementary-school students, is used in 34 districts statewide to help students better handle bullies so they can focus on learning. "If there's fear that they could be hurt or have things said about them, that preoccupies their thoughts all the time they're in school," said Jon Hisgen, a state health and physical-education consultant. "The ability of the brain to take in and analyze information is shot."

Statsitics: Research findings, "30% of US students in grades six through ten are involved in moderate or frequent bullying."

For Parents, Students, and Educators: Toll free hotline and workshop information (Ohio Resource Network)

Speakers Bureau
Karen Gotwald: Creator of The Bully Proofing Program klgotwald@aol.com

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