Northern Illinois University
Department of Psychology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

For Students

• What is bullying?
• What do I do if I am bullied?
• How can I be responsible online?
• Be an upstander! (Not a bystander)
• Sexual harassment
• What you should know about sexting

For Parents

• What is bullying?
• How do I keep my child safe on the internet?
• My child is being bullied - now what?
• How to talk about bullying at your child's school
• Be an Upstander! (Not a bystander) 
• How do I help my child who is bullying?

For Educators

• What is bullying?
• Talking to parents who are concerned about bullying
• Be an Upstander! (Not a bystander)
• How do I teach internet safety to students?
• Bullying laws and policies
• Culture and bullying
• Bullying prevention
• What to do when you see cyberbullying

Reviews of Books about Bullying

• My Secret Bully, T. Ludwig, 2004
• Out of My Mind by S.M. Draper, 2012
• Bystander by J. Preller, 2011
• Confessions of a Former Bully by T. Ludwig, 2010
• Mr. Lincoln's Way by P. Polacco, 2001
• The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander by B. Coloroso, 2004
• Bullying and Students and Disabilities by B. McNamarea, 2013
• Bully Nation: Why America's Approach to Childhood Aggression is Bad for Everyone by S. E. Porter, 2013
• Bullying Prevention & Intervention: Realistic Strategies for Schools by S. Swearer, D Espelage and S. Napolitano, 2009
• Children and Bullying: How Parents and Educators Can Reduce Bullying at School by K. Rigby, 2008
• How to Stop Bullying in Classrooms and Schools: Using Social Architecture to Prevent, Lessen and End Bullying by P. Kaufman Goodstein, 2013
• Little Girls Can Be Mean: Four Steps to Bully-Proof Girls in the Early Grades by M. Anthony and R. Lindert, 2010
• Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends and the New Rules of Boy World by R. Wiseman, 2014
• Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by R. Simmons, 2002
• Queen Bees & Wannabees: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World by R. Wiseman, 2009
• Rising Above Bullying: From Despair to Recovery by R. Hayes and C. M. Herbert, 2011
• Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy by E. Bazelon, 2013

Media

Blog Posts

• How to protect children from bullies: Here are five expert tips for parents - Psychology Today blog
• 5 signs that sibling fighting may be bullying: How parents can identify a problem and intervene - Psychology Today blog
• Why do some kids cyberbully others? - Psychology Today blog
• The movie "Wonder" demonstrates the power of kindness: Here are five tips to teach your children to accept those who are different - Psychology Today blog
• Why a child's social-emotional skills are so important: Here are five ways you can promote these abilities in children - Psychology Today blog

Interviews

• Tips for battling bullying with Dr. Michelle Demaray - WGN
• Interview on the topic of bullying with Dr. Christine Malecki - WGN
• The emotional impact of the new school year with Julia Ogg, Ph.D. - WGN

Disclaimer: This information was developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H325K200086. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Sarah Allen.