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Bullying Prevention : Is empathy the key?
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In my study of bullying, I learned that teaching empathy has proven to be a successful strategy. Research on empathy - the ability to walk in another person's shoes - has suggested that it is key to all human social interaction and morality. Without empathy, schools would be places where trust could not be developed and survival of the fittest would reign. The good news however is schools can teach empathy and it has a positive impact on the overall school climate while reducing bullying. Read this month's featured article called, Bullying prevention: Is empathy the key?
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Pep Grant Update
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Grant Writing Webinar
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The Carol M. White PEP Grant application information and announcement can be found here.
Peaceful Playgrounds has a number of PEP Grant resources to assist you in the grant writing process.
Did you know that we often assist districts in the PEP grant writing process? Call us for writing assistance, pricing, language to include in grant or research references on Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program, PE Program, Walking Program and/or Indoor 2 Go Game Rug Sets.
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Thinking of writing a PEP grant? Sign up for our Grant Writing for the Beginner Webinar. Tue, Apr 12, 2011 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT - Free registration for this date!
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Bullying Assessment Tools
The ability to measure bullying is critical to understanding the roles and impact of the bully, victim and bystanders. Research indicates that the first step in eliminating bullying is to provide students' and staff with a survey on bullying which will serve to identify the severity of the problem as well as identify problem areas at a school site.
The CDC recently released a Compendium of 33 Bullying Measures and scales which were selected to shed light on the many facets of bullying. For each measure, the compendium provides measure items, response categories, scoring instructions, and the information provided to respondents at the beginning of the measure.
There are four different sets of scales. Bully only scales, victim only scales and bullying and victim scales. The final section provides bystander, bully and/or victim scales.
For more information on measuring bullying victimization, perpetration, and bystander experience check out the CDC website.
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