Bullying

Bullying is a problem that’s been around a long time, but it seems to be more troublesome today.  What is bullying, why does it exist, and what can we do to prevent it?  This is the focus of this module.

If you want to add this course, go to https://lifterlms.com/docs/student-dashboard/

 

Course Information

Categories: , , , ,

Course Instructor

Yvonne Vissing Yvonne Vissing Author

Yvonne Vissing, PhD, is a professor, author, consultant, and researcher. She has over 25 years experience working with organizations and helping them to do a better job serving their clients, their workers, and the community.

What Is Bullying and Is It a Problem?

Overview of the Problem

Is bullying more of a problem today? How many children are affected by bullying? These issues will be explored in this lesson.
What is it? Definitions of bullying

In this lesson you will learn different ways that bullying has been defined, and what we think is the best definition for us to use today.
Signs of Bullying

Knowing what to look for is important to address and prevent bullying. Here are some red flags that are signs that bullying may be occurring.

The 3 Players in Bullying

The 3 Players of Bullying

In this lesson you will learn about the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. These three players are important in the creation, maintenance, and prevention of bullying

Effects of Bullying

How does bullying effect children?

Bullying has a variety of negative outcomes for children. In this lesson, you will learn the major categories and see why bullying is bad for people.
Bullying of Children with Special Needs

Bullying hurt all children, but for children who have special challenges, the impact can be even greater. Learn who, what, where and how in this lesson.

Why Does Bullying Occur?

Why People Bully

There are many different theoretical explanations for why people bully. Let’s take a look at them in this lesson.
What is the relationship between media violence and bullying?

Understanding why bullying occurs is essential to knowing how to address and prevent it.

What you can do to prevent bullying

How To Prevent Bullying

Now that you know what bullying is, who the players are, who it impacts children, and why it happens, what can we do about it? That is the focus of this lesson.
A Massachusetts Model To Stop Bullying

Massachusetts has been a leader in the anti-bullying field. Learn why, and what they have decided to do to prevent it in schools.

Resources

Bullying Prevention Resources

Here are some resources and organizations you can contact to help you prevent bullying.