Minimize Bullying
Return to Top_Level_Strategy_Map or ZOOM MAP--Minimize Exposure to ACEs and Trauma
While bullying and cyber-bullying were not included in the original ACEs study and are generally not counted in a typical ACE score, they are a significant source of childhood trauma that has a similar impact as the more traditional ACEs. Exposure to prolonged and repeated abuse – like bullying and cyberbullying – impacts the development of youth, the way they interact with others, and how they perform in school. It may also affect mental and physical health.[1] Therefore, it makes senes to include efforts to minimize bullying and cyberbullying as part of a comprehensive strategy to minimize and address ACEs.
Many communities already have a coalition working to address bullying (or a program in the schools), and the success of those efforts can be enhanced by bringing them into the broader collaborative efforts to minimize and address ACEs.
While there is good research that youth who have a high ACE score are more likely to bully others[2] (so reducing ACEs can be a means by which bullying can be reduced), this Objective focuses on reducing bullying and cyber-bullying as a way to reduce trauma experineced by youth.
Contents
Background
Bullying and Cyberbullying is a serious problem in most communities
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Bullying negatively impacts the mental health of students
A study in Washington showed that bullying greatly increased the risk of depression, anxiety and suicide.
Image Source: ACEs Connection[3]
Tools and Resources
Solutions and Tools focused on this objective.
Promising Practices and Case Studies
Examples from communities that have implemented tools focused on this objective
Scorecard Building
Possible Objective Details
Possible Measures
Actions to Take
Actions for Coalitions
Actions for Individuals
