CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. School Bullying: What It Is and Why It Hurts
2. The Role of Bullies, Victims, and Witnesses
3. Factors Contributing to Bullying and Violence
4. Screening and Assessment
5. Treatment For Children and Adolescents
6. Prevention and Intervention
7. Legal and Ethical Issues

Supplements
Case Studies
Fact Sheets
References
Resources

The ABCs of Bullying
Addressing, Blocking, and Curbing School Aggression

Myths and Facts

Despite increasing research and publicity about bullying, several myths still exist. See if you can separate the myths from the facts below:

Instructions: Read the statement and then click on the "Myth" or "Fact" button to choose which you think it is. You may also view all the answers on one page (with references).

• Children who bully are loners.
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?
• "Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you."
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?
• All children can get bullied, even if they look "normal."
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?
• Most adults think bullying is the same as normal peer conflict.
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?
• Only a small number of children are affected by bullying.
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?
• Parents can help prevent bullying by becoming involved in their child's schooling.
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?
• Bullying happens mostly in plain sight of others.
  Is this a Myth or a Fact?