SecretService.gov; Protecting America’s Schools
“The threshold for intervention should be low, so that schools can identify student in distress before their behavior escalates to the level of eliciting concerns about safety.”
…..”Prevention is key.”
“Most attackers had experienced psychological (depression, suicidal ideation), behavioral (defiance, misconduct, ADD / ADHD), and developmental (delays).”
“All experienced social stressors (loss of some kind.. either death of a loved one or a relationship breakup); nearly all had a negative home life (domestic violence, drug abuse, incarceration, divorce, etc.); most were victims of bullying at school (and at home); most had a history of disciplinary actions (school and police), and most had difficulty coping with significant loss.”
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StompOutBullying.org; Why Do Kids Bully?
“Bullies dominate, blame and use others. They lack empathy and foresight and have contempt for the weak. They see weaker kids as their target., and don’t accept the consequences of their actions. They crave power and attention.”
“Bullied bullies get relief from feeling helpless and overpower others.”
“No matter what kind of bully someone is, they have not learned kindness, compassion and respect.”
“Bullies don’t need a reason to hurt others. When asked, some replied:
‘Because it makes me feel stronger, smarter, or better than the person I’m bullying.’
‘Because I’m bullied at home.’
‘Because it’s one of the best ways to keep others from bullying me.’ “
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Brookings.edu; School Shootings: What we know about them and what we can do to prevent them.
“Hurt people hurt people.”
…”many were victims themselves. Studies have shown that a large percentage of them were bullied and rejected… long-term rejection.”
They advocate teaching “psychological mattering” in which everyone matters and everyone is important. This helps some students stop feeling isolated, ostracized, and alone.. because they know that there are people to whom they can turn for support.”
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HealthyChildren.org; Just Breathe: The importance of meditation breaks for kids.
“A number of studies in school settings also show improved attention and behavior.. some research has shown benefits for ADHA, anxiety, depression, school performance, sleep behavior problems, and eating disorders.”
“The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents to share meditation with their children – and teachers to incorporate mindfulness training into their lesson plans. The simple act of teaching children how to stop, focus, and just breathe could be one of the greatest gifts you give them.”
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StopBullying.gov; School-Based Anti-Bullying Interventions Work!
“These interventions aim to prevent bullying both inside and outside of school. School-based anti-bullying interventions can provide:
- Group education sessions to help students change how they think and feel about bullying
- Training for school staff on how to identify and respond to bullying experiences.”
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TheCommunityGuide.org; School-based Anti-bullying Interventions Reduce Violence and Improve Mental Health
“The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends school-based anti-bullying interventions to reduce bullying experiences and improve mental health among students. A systematic review of 69 studies shows that when interventions are implemented in schools, students report fewer episodes of bullying perpetration, fewer episodes of bullying victimization, and fewer mental health symptoms such as anxiety and depression.”
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