Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Bullying: Information for Parents and Teachers

October 7, 2009 by Michael  
Filed under Information for Parents

I recently contacted Marlene Snyder, Director of Development for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. I wanted to know more on what I could do as a parent as well as what teachers could do to assist in the prevention of bullying. She recommended visiting the following sites:
www.olweus.org

www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

She also recommended encouraging your local school to consider using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Some states require schools to have an anti …

School Bullying: No Joke

October 1, 2009 by Michael  
Filed under Information for Parents

If you have ever been the parent of a child being bullied you know the fear and helplessness a parent feels. And if you have ever been the parent of a bully you like wise have had similar feelings.
Recently Clemson University has been conducting research and training in using a model known as the “Olweus Bullying Prevention Program” The have had great success, in some instances showing a reduction in school …