Monday, May 2, 2011

An Essential Component of Community Violence Prevention: School Bullying

Do you live in Northwestern, Minnesota? Are you free on Wednesday, May 11th? Then join YIPA for a timely professional development opportunity about bullying!

This all-day professional development and informational session will consist of three strands: First, the context of bullying will be provided, with an emphasis on the relationship between bullying and more serious types of violence. John Hoover develops characteristics of perpetrators, victims, and bystanders; he also explores behaviors associated with bullying and prevalence estimates. A second portion of the presentation deals with research-based bullying prevention programs, including recommendations for tackling cyberbullying at school and at home. The third portion of the presentation deals with the establishment of community partnerships in bullying prevention.

For more information, or to register, click HERE!

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