REDUCING BULLYING, TEASING,
AND REJECTION IN SCHOOLS

Merle Froschl, co-founder of Educational Equity Concepts, which developed the "Quit It" curriculum, said: "We feel it's just as important for children to learn how to respect each other as it is for them to read and write." ₂

Marla Brassard, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University said: "It's more hurtful than being hit or pushed. Those wounds heal. But really mean things that people say to you stay with you."

Bob O'Brien, principal at New York City's P.S. 75, said: "We know these students have felt excluded. And if we know those things can happen and we know they're avoidable, why would we not do everything we can to prevent other kids from having that experience?"

Kathy Noll works with a number of TV programs who are preparing episodes that deal with bullying. She said: "In a recent study, 77% of the students said they were bullied. 14% of those said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse." ₃

Lynne Namka, "Why Did Johnny Kill? School Violence Explained. The Dynamics of Rejection, Isolation, Bullying, Shame, Anger and Acting Out in Rage in Children," at: http://www.angriesout.com/

Kathy Noll, "Taking the Bully by the Horns," at: http://members.aol.com/

Stage Kids - The Edu-tainment Company provide scripts on bullying and harassment that can be performed by schools and other groups. They provide: "An original script with directorial and staging notes; a CD with instrumental and vocal tracks for rehearsal and performances; and a study guide for use as resource material to initiate discussions. They can provide lead sheets and directorial videos at an additional cost. See: http://www.stagekids.com/

Champions Against Bullying Implementing 21st Century solutions, techniques and strategies targeting school bullying and child violence.