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ABCs of Bullying Prevention:
Addressing
Bullying in
Community Settings
Bullying is widespread and of great concern to many of us – including young people, families, educators, youth workers and other community members. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bullying is a form of youth violence that can cause physical injury, social and emotional distress, and even death. Bullying has serious consequences which put youth at higher risk for substance abuse, academic problems, mental health issues, and violence in adolescence and adulthood.
While schools across the country have stepped up efforts to protect students from harassment, intimidation and physical violence, support is needed to help adults in a variety of youth settings learn ways to work with young people to build healthy relationships and settings. Educators, youth workers and families all have important roles to play in creating environments that foster healthy social and emotional development.
Providing adults with opportunities to explore and connect around these issues is the focus of a Michigan State University Extension workshop titled ABCs of Bullying Prevention: Addressing Bullying in Community Settings. This half-day workshop is designed for adults who live with, care about and work with young people, including parents, caregivers and those who work in schools, youth and family agencies, youth organizations (such as 4-H, Scouts, and Boys and Girls Clubs), juvenile justice, faith-based communities, recreation departments and other community groups.
During the ABCs of Bullying Prevention workshop, participants will:
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Share perspectives on the prevalence and types of bullying behaviors affecting their communities – and explore how these perspectives connect with recent research.
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Examine bullying, bias and harassment through the lens of differences.
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Explore key strategies for addressing these complex issues at the personal, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levels.
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Learn about programs and resources that can be used in community settings, including an MSU Extension initiative titled Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments.
The workshop will be facilitated by staff from Michigan State University Extension. It is based on the work of MSU Extension program leaders Janet Olsen and Karen Pace, who are co-authors of the Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments curriculum.
For more information about MSU Extension resources and events related to bullying prevention, visit: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/topic/info/bullying
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Workshop Specifics
Date: June 3, 2014
Time: 8:30 a.m.: Workshop check-in and refreshments
9 a.m. - noon: Workshop
Location:
The Guidance Center 13101 Allen Road Southgate, Michigan
Registration cost:
$25 includes materials and 3 Social Work CEUs
To register and/or for more information, contact:
Lisa Tams, LMSW, ACSW Michigan State University Extension
Email: tams@msu.edu | Phone: 734-727-7236
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