1 out of 5 students report avoiding the bathroom at school because they fear being bullied
160,000 students miss school each day due to fear of bullying
Source: US Dept of Justice and National School Association of School Psychologists
Bullying Prevention Programs
Provided by Mental Health America of Northeast Florida
For children & adolescents:
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for elementary, middle and high-school age students.
Program topics include: What is Bullying?, Types of Bullying, Why People Bully?, Effects of Bullying, What Youth Can Do & other important information.
Programs are tailored to the unique issues that youth of different ages may encounter (e.g. cyber bullying, gender issues, suicide).
Programs are interactive and provide the students the opportunity to examine various scenarios and watch short videos about bullying prevention.
Students sign an individual and group Stop Bullying Now! pledge.
Programs can be provided in the classroom, after-school programs, through faith-based organizations, summer camps, or in any other setting appropriate for educating youth.
For parents, teachers, caregivers and gatekeepers:
Developed by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration.
Provided to parents, teachers, case managers, mentors and other caregivers of youth.
Promotes positive youth development and helps to prevent youth and school-based violence.
Participants receive general information on bullying and methods for communicating with youth about the climate of fear created by bullying.
Program builds on the value that children place on the advice that they get from important adults in their lives.
These programs are offered at no cost to participants.
If you are interested in scheduling a program or would like more information,
please contact Kelvin at (904)738-8423 or kelvin@mhajax.org
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