Episode 5: Bullying & Cyberbullying: It’s in the Air of Society - How Bullying Has Changed & What Parents Can Do

What behaviors qualify as bullying? What should a parent do if their kid is being bullied, or if their child is the one bullying another child? Today we are speaking with Joe Myers, Director of Prevention and Education at Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, a partner agency of CTC. Joe provides examples of what bullying looks like at all grade levels, signs your child may be in either role of a bullying relationship, and how to support your child and role model positive behaviors. We also discuss how bullying is “in the air of society”, the importance of empathy (and technology’s effects on it), and how the root cause of most bullying behaviors stem from a need for power and control. Join us!

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Things we mentioned during our conversation:

DASD Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) Data about Bullying (pgs. 49-57; 63)
Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County (CVC) is a nonprofit agency providing free, immediate, and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted by sexual violence and all other crime. CVC provides assistance through counseling, advocacy, resources, and education. The Center fosters community awareness and understanding through its comprehensive outreach and prevention programs.
CVC’s 24/7 Hotlines: Sexual Assault (610) 692-7273 and Other Crimes (610) 692-7420

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cvcofcc
Instagram: @crime_victims_center
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CVCCC

CVC Staff are available to present to your school, parent group, workplace and/or community on topics including bullying, healthy relationships, mandated reporting, respect at work, and more. Click here for more information about available programs.  

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