Introduction: Why We Wrote this Page
Every child is at risk for being bullied, not just kids who are short statured. We wrote this page to help kids who are targets of bullies, bullies, children who see other people being bullied, teachers, camp counselors, and families.
Many dwarf children go through school without every once facing a bully. But other get teased, and short children do get teased more than average-sized children. Bullying needs to be taken seriously. The first step in stopping bullying is realizing bullying is happening. Some people think bullying is normal part of growing up. It isn’t.
Stopping bullying is an important job. It is a job for everyone: the bully, the bully’s parents and teachers, the bully’s friends, the kids being bullied, and the people who are there when the bullying is happening. The links below will give you ideas to stop and prevent bullying. If you have questions, concerns, comments on this page, or ideas please contact us.
Disclaimer
Bullying is a serious problem that needs prompt attention. The KSG web site is not responsible for the contents of any of the sites linked to on this page. Please also see main page disclaimer.
Links for Families Dealing With Bulling
and Children Witnessing Bullying
- A child-friendly site with many links: http://www.bullies2buddies.com
- Operation Respect: http://www.dontlaugh.org/ is a non-profit organization working to transform schools, camps and organizations focused on children and youth, into more compassionate, safe and respectful environments. You can get a free program sent to you.
- A comprehensive site http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/teasing3.html
- A site for parents to learn how to help their bullied child. Links, a newsletter, and article: http://www.bullywhys.com.
- Child-oriented anti-bully site: http://www.bullying.org/public/frameset.cfm/
- Take a stand against bullying: http://safechild.org. This site has prevention tips against sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.
- Reader’s Digest Article on bullying: http://www.readersdigest.ca/mag/2001/10/bullying.html
- Google’s directory of anti-bullying sites: http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Violence_and_Abuse/Youth/Bullying/.
- Extensive information for students, parents, and schools: http://www.keepschoolssafe.org
- An article about bully-proofing your child: http://www.mommytips.com/article/Parenting/Discipline/teasing.htm
- Citizens Against Bullying of Northern Alberta. Stories, resources and links, books, research, and info for parents, teachers, and children: http://www.stopbullyingme.ab.ca
- Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory article on choosing an anti-bullying program: http://www.nwrel.org/request/dec01/choosingcreating.htm.
- US Department of Health And Human Services Anti-bullying page. This site was created by a panel of 9-13 years olds, as well as national experts on the subject. It has information about bullying, sections for both bullies and those bring bullied, and information for families: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp.
- Oprah Winfrey show about girls and bullying
- This site has anti-bullying pack for schools: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying
- Anti Bullying program, information for parents, teachers, and children of all ages. This site has a lot of practical advice: http://www.no-bully.com,
- Kidscape is a British organization dedicated to “to provide individuals and organizations with practical skills and resources necessary to keep children safe from harm.” They have an many resources on bullying: http://www.kidscape.org.uk
- Buy anti-bully bracelets: http://www.duntothers.com/
- Australia’s Anti-bullying page with Forums, FAQ’s, links, and lots of good ideas: http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au.
Parents and Teachers
- Extensive information for students, parents, and schools: http://www.keepschoolssafe.org
- Google’s directory of anti-bullying sites: http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Violence_and_Abuse/Youth/Bullying.
- US Department of Health And Human Services Anti-bullying page. This site was created by a panel of 9-13 years olds, as well as national experts on the subject. It has information about bullying, sections for both bullies and those bring bullied, and information for families: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp.
- http://www.thebullybook.com/ – Book about bullying which comes with discussion and classroom activity plans.
- Bullying: Information For Parents And Teachers from the Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System: http://www.lfcc.on.ca/bully.htm.
- Operation Respect: http://www.dontlaugh.org/ is a non-profit organization working to transform schools, camps and organizations focused on children and youth, into more compassionate, safe and respectful environments. You can get a free program sent to you.
- Anti Bullying program, information for parents, teachers, and children of all ages. This site has a lot of practical advice: http://www.no-bully.com.
- Bully-on-line: a project of the Field Foundation. Information on laws, psychosocial issues, and information on bullying and employment. Extensive links and resources: http://www.bullyonline.org
- From “Effective Anti-Bullying Programs in Schools” Dr. Spock’s web site: http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,9600,00.html.
- No Bully site from New Zealand: http://www.police.govt.nz/service/yes/nobully.
- Information for teachers, students, support staff, parents and administrators need to work as a team to take action against bullying: http://www.bullybeware.com.
- Public Broadcasting (PBS) story on bully-proofing children. You can listen to the segment or read the transcript: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/youth/jan-june01/bullyproof_04-20.html
- Help for children who are bullying: http://uwba.org/uw_impact/GJI/gji_programs.htm
- Resources for helping at-risk girls: http://www.uwba.org/info_tools/rep_res.htm
Bullying on the Internet
- “Cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies such as e-mail, cell phone and pager text messages, instant messaging, defamatory personal Web sites, and defamatory online personal polling Web sites, to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behaviour by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others.” This site has examples of on-line bullying, prevention tips, and many links for more help: http://www.cyberbullying.ca/
- Advice for parents, teachers, libraries, and schools: http://www.safetyed.org/. SafetyEd International is a non-profit organization founded in 1998 and run by volunteers with many years experience in internet safety education, child advocacy and child protection. This site has a lot of content.
- Macmillan/McGraw-Hill ‘s “The CyberSmart! School Program”: http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/68_04.asp
- What to do if you are being bullied on the internet: http://safety.ngfl.gov.uk/schools/document.php3?D=d65
Anti-bully Laws
- Recommended programs, speakers, and state-by-state laws. This is a good place to start looking for help: http://www.bullypolice.org.
- US Department of Health And Human Services Anti-bullying page. This site was created by a panel of 9-13 years olds, as well as national experts on the subject. It has information about bullying, sections for both bullies and those bring bullied, and information for families: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp.
- How to get an anti-bully law passed: http://www.bullypolice.org/getting_a_law.html .
- Article about anti-bullying laws in the United Kingdom
Where can I go for more information on Preventing Bullying
and Increasing Self-Esteem?
- Prevention First’s page on bullying, links to many programs on strengthening families, preventing bullying, and conflict resolution: http://www.preventionfirst.net/programs.htm
- Kidshealth Developing You Child’s Self Esteem page: http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/self_esteem.html
- Child Welfare League’s Positive Parenting Tips: http://www.cwla.org/positiveparenting/tipsesteem.htm
- Child and Family Canada Promoting Self Esteem tips: http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/fscan/00000443.htma
- Read Personal Stories by people with dwarfism and their families
- Article in the British Medical Journal about bullying and short children: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=32258
- Go to the KSG Scholarship Center to find scholarships for little people.
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