1. Bullying in Middle Schools Sharyn Carrigan COUN 511 Spring Semester March 31, 2011 Holy Family University Student website: http://sharyn21.angelfire.com/http://sharyn21.angelfire.com/

2. Five Websites Recommended for Bullying in Schools Please view this video clip explaining the severity of bullying in schools and why these five chosen websites are valuable with the information they provide. Introduction to Bullying WebsitesIntroduction to Bullying Websites Take Notes Take Notes

3. My Five Most Recommended Sites Stop Bullying Now! Pacer’s Center for Teens Against Bullying Bullying. Now Way! Character Education Partnership Education. com Click to view research from all websites Please click to view my internet address book Please also click to view some quick notes on websites

4. Stop Bullying Now! http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/ This website is great for kids because it allows students to view “webisodes”, which is a type of cartoon that shows children scenerio’s that could happen in their schools. There is also an adult page which gives educators and parents the resources they need in order to be more aware of bullying behaviors. Return to Five Sites SlideSites

5. Stop Bullying Now! If you suspect your child is being bullied or your child brings it up, consider these steps: ( For Parental Use)suspect your child is being bullied Talk with your child. Focus on your child. Express your concern and make it clear that you want to help. Empathize with your child. Say bullying is wrong, that it is not their fault, and that you are glad they had the courage to tell you about it. Work together to find solutions. Ask your child what they think can be done to help. Reassure them that the situation can be handled privately. Document ongoing bullying. Work with your child to keep a record of all bullying incidents. If it involves cyberbullying, keep a record of all messages or postings. Help your child develop strategies and skills for handling bullying. Provide suggestions for ways to respond to bullying, and help your child gain confidence by rehearsing their responses. ways to respond to bullying Be persistent. Bullying may not be resolved overnight. Stay vigilant to other possible problems that your child may be having. Some of the warning signs may be signs of other serious problems. Share your concerns with a counselor at your child's school.warning signs

6. Pacer’s Center Teens Against Bullying This site is strictly for teens. This site allows teens to take bully knowledge quizzes that are fun but also informative. There is also very useful links to other sites. Take a tour through this excellent student site!

7. Bullying. Now Way!

8. Bullying. No Way! This site is from Australia, but has a lot of good ideas and resources for us in the United States. Use the information in Deeper issues to engage and empower all students to pursue justice for themselves and others. Socioeconomic status Cultural and linguistic diversity Religious diversity Gender Sexuality Disability Ability Personal characteristics

9. Character Education Partnership Bully Prevention Character Education Partnership now offers information and resources about bullying and how to prevent it. Learn more >>Learn more http://www.character.org/index.cfm Bully Prevention Bullying is a form of abuse. It comprises repeated acts over time that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power with the more powerful individual or group abusing those who are less powerful.

10. Education.com Let’s End Bullying Working Together to Spread the Word: Education.com's Special Edition on Bullying by Dewi L. Faulkner & Johanna Sorrentino Working Together to Spread the Word: Education.com's Special Edition on Bullying Bullying: An Age-Old Problem That Needs New Solutions by Shelley Hymel, PhD & Susan Swearer, PhD Bullying: An Age-Old Problem That Needs New Solutions Some Myths and Facts about Bullies and Victims by Sandra Graham, PhD Some Myths and Facts about Bullies and Victims Helping School Staff Identify and Understand the Effects of Bullying by Lindsey M. O’Brennan, PhD & Catherine P. Bradshaw, PhD Helping School Staff Identify and Understand the Effects of Bullying

11. Education.com This site has several resources for multiple people in a school setting on several different types of bullying. Get Informed How widespread is bullying? What is bullying and how does it differ in boys and girls? Why must we stop bullying? Why do kids bully? Is bullying on the rise? Why is bullying an age-old problem? Why is bullying so hard to change? Warning Signs What are the signs that a child is being bullied? What are the signs that a child is bullying others? What are the signs of a “bully-victim”?