How Are Bullies Created?

Many people think that bullies are either insecure or have low self-esteem. Recent research shows that some bullies may fit this description, but many bullies have high self-esteem.

The bully leads via intimidation. People follow to avoid being victimized.
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Bully Prevention – The Role of the School

The school district has a significant role to play in the prevention of bullying. Administrators must create a climate that encourages a caring community and simultaneously they need to institute systems to report bully incidents. This section gives information on what schools should be doing to prevent bullying and how to handle bully and cyberbullying events once they have occurred. Actual flow charts and interview tools are provided. [full article]

Sexting...Is It All About Power?

Sexting…Is It All About Power?

We conducted an online psychological survey that investigated sexting behaviors and power. We found that 66% of the group sexted. A description of the study and the complete results are presented here. Sexting is an important topic because it is a risky behavior that may endanger lives. However, it is also a widespread phenomenon that is prevalent among people between the ages of 13-26; namely those who have grown up with digital technology. [full article]