Bullying, 10 strategies for prevention, intervention and support

One of the terms we've come to hear the most in today's conversations is bullying. Continue reading to learn 10 strategies for prevention, intervention and support.

Years ago, the word was unheard of; kids bothered each other, kids were mean to each other, but no one went home and said they were bullied.

Definition of Bullying
The term “bullying” has roots in the Middle Dutch word “boele,” which means lover or brother. Over time, its meaning shifted to describe someone who was blustering or intimidating. By the 18th century, the term “bully” was used to refer to a swaggering, overbearing person. The modern understanding of bullying as an aggressive behavior meant to intimidate or harm others emerged in the 20th century, and the term “bullying” came to be associated with this behavior...