November 07, 2006
Take some time to talk about bullying
November 13-18 is Bullying Awareness Week in Alberta
Edmonton... Bullying should not be a part of growing up. Bullying can have very serious consequences and can hold children back from reaching their full potential. From November 13 to 18, during Bullying Awareness Week in Alberta, Albertans are encouraged to take some time and talk about bullying.Whether it is modeling positive behaviours, standing up for a friend, or teaching children that they have the power within themselves to stop bullying - we can all play a part in preventing bullying.
The Alberta government has developed a number of resources to help start the discussion about bullying prevention and provide support to those who may have been affected by bullying.
- Children 3 to 11 years can learn how to handle bullying by visiting http://www.teamheroes.ca/and playing the S-Team Heroes game. The S-Team Heroes game teaches children to make positive and empowering choices when confronted by a bully by simulating real-life scenarios.
- Teens are encouraged to visit http://www.b-free.ca/ - a website developed for youth, by youth. This website provides young people with information and advice about bullying and what they can do to stop it.
- Parents can visit http://www.bullyfreealberta.ca/ and find information on topics such as what to do if their child is a victim of bullying, the one being the bully, or if their child sees someone else being bullied. On this site, parents and other adults can also access a number of free bullying prevention resources.
- Help is also available for anyone needing immediate advice or support with bullying through a new provincial, 24-hour toll-free help line at 1-888-456-2323.
- To inquire about printed resources that are available for order, Albertans can call (780) 422-8519 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000).
