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 bullying and harassment

Bullying puts kids at risk--for dropping out of school, for drug abuse, for depression, for violence. Kids who are bullied are three times as likely to bring a weapon to school, are much more likely to report being part of a gang, and are much more likely to participate in self-harming or self-endangering behavior, such as heavy drug use. They are also twice as likely to consider suicide as their non-harassed peers (Public Health Data Watch, 2002, Seattle-King County Department of Public Health).

Violence can devastate the lives of children. In our country, across all demographic lines, 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will be sexually assaulted by age 16. However, when we teach a generation to respect others, to respect themselves, and that they have options far more powerful than violence, then we are on the road to creating the world that our children deserve. KCSARC is dedicated to providing children with the support, leadership and tools for empowerment that they need to transform their world.

General Information:
Facts about Bullying and Intimidation  (pdf document)

 Alternative Aggression (pdf document)

Resources for Parents:
Talking to Your Child about Bullying (pdf document)
Suggested Reading: Bullying and Harassment (pdf document)
Facts about Cyber-Bullying for Parents and Teachers (pdf document)

Resources for Teachers:
 Talking to Your Students about Bullying (pdf document)
How Will You Use Your Power? A Handout for Students (pdf document)
Take a Stand, Lend a Hand:  Bystanders & Their Impact on Bullying (pdf document)
Information about Washington's Anti-Bullying Bill (KCSARC web page)
Facts about Cyber-Bullying for Parents and Teachers (pdf document)

Resource for Schools:  Strengthening Friendships & Decreasing Bullying

KCSARC’s Prevention & Education Department and the Seattle Children’s Theatre are partnering for the 5th  season to present violence prevention workshops for youth to address issues brought up in the play “Nothing is the Same.”  KCSARC’s team created an interactive “Exploring Friendships Resource Handbook” to help adults who work with youth facilitate an on-going dialogue about issues such as friendship, bullying, diversity, and stereotypes.  The handbook can be used as a stand-alone resource inside and outside a classroom setting.  Both the Handbook and the agenda for the post-play interactive workshop are downloadable below.  KCSARC’s Prevention and Education Department is OSPI certified to provide OSPI clock hours for in-service training to school staff.  We can provide technical assistance to staff who want to integrate the activities into an existing curriculum. 

Suggested Workshop Agenda
Email the Education Department for more information about this Handbook

If you would like to receive KCSARC's Resource Handbook on Interpersonal and Societal Violence, which provides classroom activities that address bullying and harassment, please email or call the Education Department at or (425)226-5062.  We can email or mail you a copy.

Visit the KCSARC Publications page for more information.

Please contact KCSARC’s Prevention & Education Department for questions or to inquire about how we can help you and your community begin talking about violence prevention. 425.226.5062; education@kcsarc.org.
In addition, KCSARC Educators provide training, resources, facilitation, and support to youth-led violence prevention initiatives. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center has long specialized in prevention and intervention training for professionals who work with children and teens.  We are available to present a violence prevention workshop to your class or youth group and work with adults who want to prevent victimization or re-victimization of the youth they work with.

 

 

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