Bullying in Schools

Taking a Stand

 

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America are located throughout Massachusetts. The establishment offers various programs for children. Therefore, as anti-bullying advocates we could volunteer at the local Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club do not offer direct anti-bullying programs. But by simply getting involved in the establishment we are giving children a safe haven. With no bullying allowed a child facing abuse could confide in an adult volunteer. And with so many afternoon activities from sports to arts and crafts the children will be too preoccupied to develop schemes to bully a peer.
One of the best specific programs to get involved with would be the Delinquency and Gang Prevention Initiative program. Within the program adults will teach children about violence prevention and positive alternatives to problems. The program directors bring in local partners to monitor the program participants’ progress through individualized case managements. The clubs are assisted by local and state funding to address delinquency, gangs, and violence.
When contacting the establishment, it is learned that volunteers must go through Cori-checks and a volunteer application process. Also, it is evident that a desire to work with and help children is necessary. A volunteer must be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children.

Learn More About the Boys and Girls Club:  http://www.bgca.org/Pages/index.aspx

MaryEllen: I believe that bullying can come to an end. But for it to come to an end programs need to be adapted and adults need to take time and help the children through programs like those offered at the Boys and Girls Clubs. It is truly tragic to see what has happened presently due to child bullying. Nevertheless, the adults across the nation, teachers or not, need to come together and make it change. Child suicide can never be a static of the norm. If the adults want to see progress in the nation then they need to help and aid the future of America. With the adults helping and taking care of the young future, the future will eventually take care and help the elders of the nation.

Maria:  Bullying is an issue that is becoming more dominant in society.  Many tragedies have occurred as a result to bullying.  It is time to stop bullying and reduce the number of childhood suicides.  In order to stop bullying, parents, teachers, and other student centers need to gather together and adapt a process for students to eliminate bullying all together.  Bullying cannot be stopped by one person; everyone involved in students lives need to work hand in hand.  Student’s lives should not be casualty to bullying.  Because of the drastic increase in student suicides, bullying is making headlines.  We should not have waited for suicides to stop bullying, so we need to be persistent with the issue and find a resolution.

Kerrie: Bringing these programs to children will help facilitate the importance of anti-bullying rules and regulations in schools and establishments. Some children who do not understand the seriousness of bullying may scoff and feel like the topic is not important, and it is that reason why they are so important to introduce to children early on and continue towards the High School Level. Students who are exposed to the dangers and actively participate in helping to see it end will be less likely to participate in the acts themselves.