Madonna;solution to end bullying: Stop gossiping for one day | EW.com
What do you think? Could the Madonna Plan work? I don’t know that telling a teen they’ll have “more free time” gets the job done. But I like the idea of asking teens to walk away from people who are gossiping and bullying. Even if you’re not saying anything, by standing there and listening to it, you’re telling that person that what they’re saying is acceptable. I remember in high school, I found out that a close male friend of mine, who was dating my best friend, listened to another guy tear me down on a regular basis in physics lab. He never added to the conversation, which he thought was a good compromise because he didn’t want to lose this guy as a friend. But I could never understand why he wouldn’t at least tell him, “She’s a friend of mine. If you want to talk about her like that, don’t do it around me.” That’s a fair thing to say. (For the record: I still have no idea why that guy hated me … even after I interrupted an AP history class to announce to him — and the room — “I know you hate me. Why do you hate me?”)
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Debate Opinion: Child safety first in overhaul of family law | New...
Debate Opinion: Child safety first in overhaul of family law | New...: "Child safety first in overhaul of family law | News.com.au The government took the positive step in deciding the child safety is more import..."
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Fighting Bullying With Babies - NYTimes.com
Fighting Bullying With Babies - NYTimes.com
Here’s how it works: Roots arranges monthly class visits by a mother and her baby (who must be between two and four months old at the beginning of the school year). Each month, for nine months, a trained instructor guides a classroom using a standard curriculum that involves three 40-minute visits – a pre-visit, a baby visit, and a post-visit. The program runs from kindergarten to seventh grade. During the baby visits, the children sit around the baby and mother (sometimes it’s a father) on a green blanket (which represents new life and nature) and they try to understand the baby’s feelings. The instructor helps by labeling them. “It’s a launch pad for them to understand their own feelings and the feelings of others,” explains Gordon. “It carries over to the rest of class.”
I have visited several public schools in low-income neighborhoods in Toronto to observe Roots of Empathy’s work. What I find most fascinating is how the baby actually changes the children’s behavior. Teachers have confirmed my impressions: tough kids smile, disruptive kids focus, shy kids open up. In a seventh grade class, I found 12-year-olds unabashedly singing nursery rhymes.
The baby seems to act like a heart-softening magnet. No one fully understands why. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, an applied developmental psychologist who is a professor at the University of British Columbia, has evaluated Roots of Empathy in four studies. “Do kids become more empathic and understanding? Do they become less aggressive and kinder to each other? The answer is yes and yes,” she explained. “The question is why.”
Here’s how it works: Roots arranges monthly class visits by a mother and her baby (who must be between two and four months old at the beginning of the school year). Each month, for nine months, a trained instructor guides a classroom using a standard curriculum that involves three 40-minute visits – a pre-visit, a baby visit, and a post-visit. The program runs from kindergarten to seventh grade. During the baby visits, the children sit around the baby and mother (sometimes it’s a father) on a green blanket (which represents new life and nature) and they try to understand the baby’s feelings. The instructor helps by labeling them. “It’s a launch pad for them to understand their own feelings and the feelings of others,” explains Gordon. “It carries over to the rest of class.”
I have visited several public schools in low-income neighborhoods in Toronto to observe Roots of Empathy’s work. What I find most fascinating is how the baby actually changes the children’s behavior. Teachers have confirmed my impressions: tough kids smile, disruptive kids focus, shy kids open up. In a seventh grade class, I found 12-year-olds unabashedly singing nursery rhymes.
The baby seems to act like a heart-softening magnet. No one fully understands why. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, an applied developmental psychologist who is a professor at the University of British Columbia, has evaluated Roots of Empathy in four studies. “Do kids become more empathic and understanding? Do they become less aggressive and kinder to each other? The answer is yes and yes,” she explained. “The question is why.”
Sexual Identity:
Sexual Identity:DR LYNNE HILLIER: Young people say to us, "If someone is racist, teachers are on it. If someone is sexist, teachers are on it. But if someone is bullying me because of my sexuality, teachers tell me not to worry about it. They pretend it isn't happening." And that was a common complaint of young people.
DR LYNNE HILLIER, RESEARCH FELLOW, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY: In one study of 750 young people, over half of them had experienced verbal or physical assault because of their sexuality.
We have to unite and stop bullying.
DR LYNNE HILLIER, RESEARCH FELLOW, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY: In one study of 750 young people, over half of them had experienced verbal or physical assault because of their sexuality.
We have to unite and stop bullying.
Bullying cited by Pa. teen who killed himself
Bullying cited by Pa. teen who killed himself To all of you that feel depressed due to bullying.
The best way to help is not by harming yourself, but by joining others like me, and advocating, lobbying officials, media, family and friends, the all community.
Do not dare to waste your life without trying to stop bullying we need voices and your stories to help stop it.
Together we are many,and should unite.
The best way to help is not by harming yourself, but by joining others like me, and advocating, lobbying officials, media, family and friends, the all community.
Do not dare to waste your life without trying to stop bullying we need voices and your stories to help stop it.
Together we are many,and should unite.
Debate Opinion: Rudd 'gatecrashed' Hillary Clinton...
Debate Opinion: Debate Opinion: Rudd 'gatecrashed' Hillary Clinton...: "Debate Opinion: Rudd 'gatecrashed' Hillary Clinton TV event | News...: 'Rudd 'gatecrashed' Hillary Clinton TV event | News.com.au The way L..."
STOP BULLYING RUDD
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Bullying leaves police 'in tears' - former cop - National - NZ Herald News
Bullying leaves police 'in tears' - former cop - National - NZ Herald News
"I have seen big strong police officers, mentally and physically strong, that have dealt with all kinds of death, domestic violence, and terrible road accidents, you name it. They have been in absolute tears [following bullying]," Mr Harland told Radio New Zealand.
If you can make a strong police officer cry, can you imagine how a child or a young adult would feel?
"I have seen big strong police officers, mentally and physically strong, that have dealt with all kinds of death, domestic violence, and terrible road accidents, you name it. They have been in absolute tears [following bullying]," Mr Harland told Radio New Zealand.
If you can make a strong police officer cry, can you imagine how a child or a young adult would feel?
Parents Educated on Bullying Prevention - Westfield, NJ Patch
Parents Educated on Bullying Prevention - Westfield, NJ Patch
According to Green, kids who are not involved in school activities and don't have friendships are most at risk and should be easy to identify by staff who can engage and mentor them. "You can identify the kids who are having the worst day of their lives everyday because they are targeted and they feel insecure and they are not engaged," said Green. "That should be an emergency."
Green feels that using school wide approaches work most of the time, "unless the teachers aren't buying into it which means that school leaders aren't selling it hard enough." He said that zero tolerance and peer mediation do not work for bullying. Green recommended that parents use the web site www.njbullying.org for resources related to bullying.
"Our policy allows us to individualize each situation to the child and to the incident," Schmacher said. "It's really about respect, you don't have to like everybody, it's about respecting everybody for their differences."
She reviewed the programs that are being implemented now such as character education assemblies, videos and "Mix-It-Up" day where students don't sit with their friends so they can meet new people.
"It is our job to make sure the school is a safe place for all children," said Schumacher.
According to Green, kids who are not involved in school activities and don't have friendships are most at risk and should be easy to identify by staff who can engage and mentor them. "You can identify the kids who are having the worst day of their lives everyday because they are targeted and they feel insecure and they are not engaged," said Green. "That should be an emergency."
Green feels that using school wide approaches work most of the time, "unless the teachers aren't buying into it which means that school leaders aren't selling it hard enough." He said that zero tolerance and peer mediation do not work for bullying. Green recommended that parents use the web site www.njbullying.org for resources related to bullying.
"Our policy allows us to individualize each situation to the child and to the incident," Schmacher said. "It's really about respect, you don't have to like everybody, it's about respecting everybody for their differences."
She reviewed the programs that are being implemented now such as character education assemblies, videos and "Mix-It-Up" day where students don't sit with their friends so they can meet new people.
"It is our job to make sure the school is a safe place for all children," said Schumacher.
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Friends: Bullying led to tragedy » News » The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA
Friends: Bullying led to tragedy » News » The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA US is seeing a wave of children suicides.
Former Midd-West student Erin Barnett sent a letter as well, blaming the school, saying that when students report bullying, “Nothing is done.”
“Bullying should be addressed in every school, and should have a punishment,” Barnett said.
“I do not appreciate … kids bullying others for their own gratification,” Folk wrote. “Because of bullying, one of my closest friends took his own life.”
“I am writing this (because) Midd-West School District has bullies, and kids who are bullied are not okay.”
Other high school students on Friday described Bitner as extremely gifted.
Kids and young adults stop bullying and violence. Can and does cause terrible consequences to the victims, and eventually to everybody involved.
Only the bystanders can stop this circle of abuse, bullies are in small numbers and the majority has the power to stop it, so use it.
Make it uncool and impossible for bullies to bully. UNITE AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE
Former Midd-West student Erin Barnett sent a letter as well, blaming the school, saying that when students report bullying, “Nothing is done.”
“Bullying should be addressed in every school, and should have a punishment,” Barnett said.
“I do not appreciate … kids bullying others for their own gratification,” Folk wrote. “Because of bullying, one of my closest friends took his own life.”
“I am writing this (because) Midd-West School District has bullies, and kids who are bullied are not okay.”
Other high school students on Friday described Bitner as extremely gifted.
Kids and young adults stop bullying and violence. Can and does cause terrible consequences to the victims, and eventually to everybody involved.
Only the bystanders can stop this circle of abuse, bullies are in small numbers and the majority has the power to stop it, so use it.
Make it uncool and impossible for bullies to bully. UNITE AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE
Teenager punched outside Pakenham Hungry Jack's dies | News.com.au
Teenager punched outside Pakenham Hungry Jack's dies | News.com.au Fights can have terrible consequences.Stop and think.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Vandals attack Sydney office of NSW Greens with poo | News.com.au
Vandals attack Sydney office of NSW Greens with poo | News.com.au
A typical bullying behavior, we are a democracy and should not "endorse" this type of action by any side of politics. One word disgusting.
A typical bullying behavior, we are a democracy and should not "endorse" this type of action by any side of politics. One word disgusting.
Parental Abuse, Animal Cruelty, and Crime: The Incorporation of Colvin's Differential Coercion Theory
Parental Abuse, Animal Cruelty, and Crime: The Incorporation of Colvin's Differential Coercion TheoryLinks between parental abuse and crime.
Animal cruelty dates back many centuries and has taken on various forms such as torture, killing, and bestiality. Not only does animal cruelty indicate a lack of affectionate bonds with what are considered human-like creatures, but this crime may often be a precursor to more serious crimes such as assault, rape, homicide and serial killing.
Animal cruelty dates back many centuries and has taken on various forms such as torture, killing, and bestiality. Not only does animal cruelty indicate a lack of affectionate bonds with what are considered human-like creatures, but this crime may often be a precursor to more serious crimes such as assault, rape, homicide and serial killing.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Bullying in schools: 'End bullying now' becomes a new national rallying cry - OrlandoSentinel.com
Bullying in schools: 'End bullying now' becomes a new national rallying cry - OrlandoSentinel.comIt's become a national rallying cry, from the classroom to the White House: End school bullying now.
"All of us have to step up here," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said last week. "Nobody gets a pass."
The push by the Obama administration, which includes a planned White House bullying conference, was propelled by several high-profile cases in which students killed themselves after being bullied in some manner.
"All of us have to step up here," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said last week. "Nobody gets a pass."
The push by the Obama administration, which includes a planned White House bullying conference, was propelled by several high-profile cases in which students killed themselves after being bullied in some manner.
Justin Bieber Speaks Out About Bullying - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV
Justin Bieber Speaks Out About Bullying - Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV
Bieber also has a message for anyone who might see bullying going on around them. "There are so many bullies. It goes on so much," he added. "I think that you should ... especially if you are a bystander, you definitely should help out because it could be you next."
Bieber also has a message for anyone who might see bullying going on around them. "There are so many bullies. It goes on so much," he added. "I think that you should ... especially if you are a bystander, you definitely should help out because it could be you next."
Milton Public Schools Plan Two-Part Anti-Bullying Program - Milton, MA Patch
Milton Public Schools Plan Two-Part Anti-Bullying Program - Milton, MA PatchGreat initiative we need more like this around the world.
Dr. Phil Takes a Stand Against Bullying - The Early Show - CBS News
Dr. Phil Takes a Stand Against Bullying - The Early Show - CBS News
"It is so out of control," he said. "These kids are getting isolated in their homes. They're getting isolated on these computers. And they're getting their reputations ruined. This is something that is so different because there was a time when the bullies were limited to school. They would write things on the bathroom wall or bother kids on the playground or lunchroom. But now it travels with them -- even if they change schools. They can get isolated in their own homes. The cyber-bullying is a serious, serious problem. We've got to figure out what to do to get this under control."
In a recent show, Dr. Phil apologized to children.
He said, "On behalf of all the adults that seem to be running this society, I am so sorry. I just -- I am so sorry that this is going on in this society. I'm so sorry that gay is a slur."
"It is so out of control," he said. "These kids are getting isolated in their homes. They're getting isolated on these computers. And they're getting their reputations ruined. This is something that is so different because there was a time when the bullies were limited to school. They would write things on the bathroom wall or bother kids on the playground or lunchroom. But now it travels with them -- even if they change schools. They can get isolated in their own homes. The cyber-bullying is a serious, serious problem. We've got to figure out what to do to get this under control."
In a recent show, Dr. Phil apologized to children.
He said, "On behalf of all the adults that seem to be running this society, I am so sorry. I just -- I am so sorry that this is going on in this society. I'm so sorry that gay is a slur."
Friday, November 5, 2010
Australian Women Links: White Ribbon Day Home
Australian Women Links: White Ribbon Day Home: "White Ribbon Day HomeDo not forget to wear a white ribbon or wristband 15th November. All Aussie men should swear : never to commit violenc..."
Mayor urges tougher bullying sentencing - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Mayor urges tougher bullying sentencing - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)"We see many acts that are unlawful, that when they get to the court people get a slap on the wrist, so there needs to be some escalating punishment for people that do participate in bullying," he said.
"I think legislation will help but it will come back to the courts and how serious the courts are on actually handing out punishments for acts of bullying."
"I think legislation will help but it will come back to the courts and how serious the courts are on actually handing out punishments for acts of bullying."
US Bullying News-DISD Considers Bullying Policy Revisions - KDAF
DISD Considers Bullying Policy Revisions - KDAF
"Nobody should go to school, I don't care if it's private, public, wherever, or a workplace, and feel threatened," DISD Parent Sherry Zander said.
"A kid is a kid. He needs the opportunity to go to school and not have to worry about what other people think about him," DISD Parent Steve Goldberg said.
"Nobody should go to school, I don't care if it's private, public, wherever, or a workplace, and feel threatened," DISD Parent Sherry Zander said.
"A kid is a kid. He needs the opportunity to go to school and not have to worry about what other people think about him," DISD Parent Steve Goldberg said.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Education minister 'failed to act' on bullying - Local News - News - General - The Warrnambool Standard
Education minister 'failed to act' on bullying - Local News - News - General - The Warrnambool StandardWhy are our kids not treated with the same rights as any other human beings?
If this was done to a prisoner,a refugee or a minister we would have the news reporting it, officials issuing a please explain, and probably it would go to court.
So why did the judge say this was not a matter for the court , when the appropriate authorities did not take any measures to address and resolve the abuse.
It is not acceptable to treat our kids with such contempt.
If this was done to a prisoner,a refugee or a minister we would have the news reporting it, officials issuing a please explain, and probably it would go to court.
So why did the judge say this was not a matter for the court , when the appropriate authorities did not take any measures to address and resolve the abuse.
It is not acceptable to treat our kids with such contempt.
Bullies reveal weakness of school system | Courier Mail
Bullies reveal weakness of school system | Courier MailIt is my opinion that the Education Department, Universities, Schools, Entertainment, Media, Church, etc should all unite and create a DEBATE WAVE about bullying.
Lately we have seen more and more TV shows where it is acceptable to ridicule people that are not as beautiful or as talented, etc.
TV and Radio personalities that make a very good living and are famous because they bully people.
We sometimes see our politicians using aggressive behavior and "not telling the truth".
The news makes a business of scandals, stunts and bad behavior, and these are reported constantly, making it common and acceptable.
We are giving our youth inconsistent messages about what is bullying.
Our youth needs clarification by all mediums of what is bullying, their repercussions and responsibilities, our youth is our country best asset and we should give more attention to them.
There is nothing cool about bad behavior, and hopefully we stop glorifying the bad and ugly.
Lately we have seen more and more TV shows where it is acceptable to ridicule people that are not as beautiful or as talented, etc.
TV and Radio personalities that make a very good living and are famous because they bully people.
We sometimes see our politicians using aggressive behavior and "not telling the truth".
The news makes a business of scandals, stunts and bad behavior, and these are reported constantly, making it common and acceptable.
We are giving our youth inconsistent messages about what is bullying.
Our youth needs clarification by all mediums of what is bullying, their repercussions and responsibilities, our youth is our country best asset and we should give more attention to them.
There is nothing cool about bad behavior, and hopefully we stop glorifying the bad and ugly.
Dad files human rights complaint over bullying in Surrey school
Dad files human rights complaint over bullying in Surrey schoolWhat a great decision DAD we need to change our ways and take responsibility for our inaction.
The school district asked the tribunal to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that it was filed after the six-month time limit had passed and that there was no continuing contravention of the Human Rights Code.
The school district asked the tribunal to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that it was filed after the six-month time limit had passed and that there was no continuing contravention of the Human Rights Code.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Chatdanger - how to keep SAFE while chatting online
Chatdanger - how to keep SAFE while chatting onlinetrue stories check it out.
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