Creating a Culture of Kindness in Schools
Violence among students is a serious issue that affects not only the individuals directly involved but the entire school community. Acts of bullying, fighting, or intimidation create an environment of
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Friendship Over Fear: Building Kindness and Ending Bullying in Our Schools
Friendship is one of the most important foundations of a positive school environment. When students feel connected to their peers, they are more likely to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Breaking the Cycle: How Bullying Leads to Mental Health Struggles
Bullying is more than hurt feelings—it can have devastating and lasting effects on both those who are bullied and those who bully others. Victims of bullying may experience physical injuries,
Risk and Protective Factors
Preventing youth violence begins with understanding that no single cause leads a young person to commit or experience violence. Instead, it’s a mix of individual, relationship, community, and societal influences.
About Youth Violence
Youth violence doesn’t just cause immediate harm—it can have lasting consequences on a young person’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Exposure to violence during adolescence can disrupt healthy development, impair
Youth Violence
Youth violence is a serious issue affecting young people aged 10 to 24, often manifesting through fighting, bullying, weapon threats, and gang-related activities. It not only harms the victims but
Battling Anti-Asian Hate
What is a hate crime? Hates crimes are crimes that are targeted towards people as a result of their race, gender, religion, disability etc. Hate crimes are typically motivated by
The impact of anti-Asian racism on routine activities and mental health among Korean American older adults and their caregivers
Since the Covid-19 pandemic the escalated incidence of hate crimes towards Asian American individuals and their communities has escalated causing, anxiety, fear, and vulnerability. Anti-Asian racism has had a significant