School Climate Webinar Series:
The Relationship Between Bullying and Other Forms of Youth Violence and Substance Use
May 22, 2013; 4:00 pm−5:30 pm ET
May 23, 2013; 11:00 am−12:30 pm ET
DESCRIPTION: The issue of bullying is of growing concern in schools across the United States. Recent research highlights the overlap between bullying and other forms of youth violence, including gang involvement, as well as behavioral health risks, such as substance use. Bullying not only creates a poor school climate for students, but also negatively affects the work environment for school staff. In this Webinar we will review recent research linking bullying involvement, as both a target and a perpetrator, with other forms of youth violence and substance use. We will discuss different sources of data that may be informative in assessing bullying and related behavioral and mental health risks in schools. We will also summarize different research-based strategies and resources that schools can use to address the inter-related concerns of bullying, youth violence, and substance use.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: As a result of participating in this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify risk factors for youth involvement in bullying, violence, gangs, and substance use;
- Identify different sources of data which will be instructive in determining youth risk for involvement in violence, bullying, and substance use; and
- Describe specific action steps to address concerns about bullying and related behavioral and violence-related problems in the school.
AUDIENCE: This Webinar is appropriate for school district superintendents and allied staff, school administrators and support staff, school climate teams, school improvement teams, student support personnel, and all teaching staff.
PRESENTERS: Catherine Bradshaw, PhD, Deputy Director, Johns Hopkins Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence; Christina Jordan, School Climate Specialist, Maryland Safe and Supportive Schools
REGISTRATION: There is no registration fee. To register for this Webinar, please complete and submit the online registration form by clicking on a link below. You will receive a confirmation email shortly after you submit your registration. (Note: This Webinar will be held twice to accomodate schedules. Please register for one of the events below.)
