Continue to Be A Upstander Against Acts of Bullying!

Did you know that the most common type of bullying is verbal and social acts of bullying? Research shows that people who are perceived as different from their peers are often at a higher risk for being bullied and that most acts of bullying occur within the middle school educational setting.

Highly mobile military-connected children, youth, and teens move frequently, which places them at a higher risk of being targeted by bullies. This primarily due to the lack of social connections they make with their peers because they are constantly moving from one school to another.  Furthermore, research  reflects that there is a disconnect between young people and adults when it comes to defining bullying and perceived types acts of bullying.  The disconnect between young victims and adults can causes the response to acts of bullying to be mediocre and result in a lack follow through that provides young victims with a sustained solution. Young victims may also feel that they have no protection to ensure that they can feel safe and function within their educational environments.

However, there is good news.  Recent research shows that acts of bullying within the educational setting is decreasing and information and resources to prevent bullying increases. So, continue to be an upstander against acts of bullying!

Thanks again and taking care.

Dr. G