New report: Bullying Is a ‘Serious Public Health Problem’ [LGBTWeekly.com]
Bullying is a serious public health problem, with significant short- and long-term psychological consequences for both the targets and perpetrators of such behavior, and requires a commitment to developing preventive and interventional policies and practices that could make a tangible difference in the lives of many children, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The programs that appear most effective are those that promote a positive school...