Complexities and consequences of bullying
Bullying prevention is a growing research field that investigates the complexities and consequences of bullying. There is also a complex relationship between bullying and suicide.
Visit http://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/index.html and identify resources for preventing bullying
and assisting children who have been bullied.
In the classroom setting, teachers can use “lesson plans” from StopBullying.gov which offer age-appropriate content designed around developing empathy among peers while also teaching skills like resilience and self-assertion. Role play exercises are great tools for helping kids practice how they’d react if confronted by a bully or bystander situation; allowing them to think through scenarios ahead of time so they know exactly what do when faced with one real life helps build confidence courage face future challenges head!
At home parents guardians should take advantage “Parent Toolkit” provided site ensure understand signs may indicate child experiencing/involved some sort bullying behavior could even create family agreement setting expectations standards must met abide by which would further reinforce message given school… Finally since this type problem extends beyond just individual level need address community wide increase awareness problem create safe welcoming environment everyone involved no matter background gender etc… Here outreach campaigns such assembly events interactive workshops presented local authorities organizations speak out against violence discrimination raising public profile issue promoting positive social change long term benefits all stakeholders society concerned!