Counselor's Corner / Bully Free Zone

Bullying has been identified as a worldwide problem and has attracted great attention from the media, researchers, educators, and parents in the past few decades.

Are you looking for bullying articles and resources? Click below for more information specific to your inquiries:

Children Who Bully

How to Talk with Educators at Your Child’s School About Bullying: Tips for Parents of Bullied Children

How to Intervene to Stop Bullying: Tips for On–the–Spot Intervention at School

State Laws Related to Bullying Among Children and Youth

Warning Signs that a Child is Being Bullied

What Should I Do If I’m Bullied?

What We Know About Bullying

The Scope and Impact of Bullying

Advice from our “Tween” and Teen "Experts"

Bullying Among Children and Youth

What Can Students and Youth Do to "Lend a Hand?"

Providing Support to Children Who Are Bullied

Research-Based Articles and Books on Bully/Peer Victimization

What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied

Tips for Selecting Materials from the Resource List

Bullying Among Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Needs

Community-Based Bullying Prevention: Tips for Community Members

Understanding Bullying Within the Camp Setting: Tips for Parents

Research-Based Articles and Books on Bullying and Peer Victimization

Bullying in Out-of-School Time Programs: Tips for Youth-Serving Professionals and Volunteers

Below you will find many valuable resources to learn about bullying, victims, and what to do about it should you know of a bullying situation. Many children experience friendship issues at the elementary age that is not to be confused with bullying. Remember, bullying is continuous (it is not an isolated event) and involves a power struggle (one child possesses power over the other).

Oakland Elementary School's Anti-Bullying Policy - Information for Students & Parents (click to view the brochure)

To learn more about Georgia's law on bullying click the following - http://www.bullypolice.org/ga_law.html

Let's use peer pressure for something positive and bring attention to bullying, a serious issue that affects everyone - bullies, victims and bystanders.

Michelle James, a middle school counselor, discusses how technology has changed how students interact and what adults need to know to keep students safe. She identifies strategies to assist students if cyber bullying occurs and what parents can do. Link: http://bit.ly/oWxZUl