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Protect Kids Online @ OnGuardOnline.gov

Posted: September 20, 2012
By: Aditi Jhaveri, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission, and Kaitlyn Harrington, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Stand Up to Cyberbullying

Today’s kids use technology more than ever. While technology can be a great tool to communicate, learn, and socialize, it can also be used in harmful ways, and allow some kids to take bullying from school hallways into cyberspace. Cyberbullying happens when kids bully each other through electronic technology, including sending mean text messages, posting embarrassing photos on social networking sites, or creating fake profiles of another individual. Parents can help reduce these risks by talking to kids about Continue Reading

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Podcast: The Effects of Being Bullied

Posted: September 14, 2012
By: Dr. Marci Hertz, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It’s important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical health, school, and mental health issues. Marci Hertz is at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Prevention Practice and Translation Branch of the Division Continue Reading

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Ready to make a difference? A new training resource can show you how.

Posted: August 14, 2012
By: Erin Reiney, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Community GuideAcross the country, local leaders are stepping up to address bullying in their communities. Now that more and more people are taking a stand, many have asked for resources to help them become more effective. In response, StopBullying.gov pulled together research-based recommendations to provide some guidance. We know that every child, family, school and community is unique. So the real question is, “How can we connect the dots to find out what works for youth in my town?” Continue Reading

 

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Following the Summit, What Are You Going to Do to Prevent Bullying?

Posted: August 8, 2012
By: Dr. Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Summit Duncan studentsWhen I helped close the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Tuesday, my colleagues and I gave attendees a simple charge: what are you going to do to further bullying prevention in the next year?

At the summit we heard about the diverse and expansive efforts of many different organizations – from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation to previewing the AD Council’s new campaign targeted at parents. Continue reading

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Empowering Young People to Build a Kinder, Braver World

Posted: August 8, 2012
By: Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama

This blog entry is cross-posted from the White House Blog

Yesterday, Cynthia Germanotta and I had the opportunity to discuss how to empower young people and end bullying at the Third Annual Bullying Prevention Summit in Washington, D.C.  Cynthia and her daughter, Lady Gaga, recently founded the Born This Way Foundation to empower young people with the skills and opportunities they need to build a kinder, braver world.

As moms, both Cynthia and I realize the Continue Reading

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