Tackling the Difficult Issues:
Taking Action For Success

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Step beyond the basics in this full-day session that delves into the deeper issues of bullying prevention including: emotional violence, cyberbullying and the steps for intervention.

7:00AM-8:00AM REGISTRATION, EXHIBITORS & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00AM-8:15AM WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
  • Aaron Walton - Chairman Highmark Foundation
  • Gerald Zahorchak, Ph.D. -
    PA Secretary of Education
  • Matthew Masiello, MD, MPH -
    VP Conemaugh Health System
8:15AM-8:30AM INTRODUCING THE DAY
  • Susan Limber, Ph.D., MLS
All Proceedings Moderated by Susan Limber, Ph.D., MLS
8:30AM-9:45AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Stan Davis
"Empowering Bystanders in Bullying Prevention: What Works?"
Davis offers an overview of best practices in bystander empowerment including school-wide interventions and helping students take an active role in changing peer culture.
Handout
9:45AM-10:00AM BREAK & VISIT EXHIBITORS
10:00AM-11:00AM SPEAKER, James Garbarino, Ph.D.
"Emotional & Relational Violence Among Peers"
Explore the dynamics of peer relationships and how the social climate of the school can encourage affirmation and acceptance rather than rejection and emotional violence.
11:00AM-12:00PM SPEAKER, Parry Aftab, Ph.D.
"Cyberbullying"
Get an updated, comprehensive look into how and why students commit cyberbullying and what can be done to put an end to this growing problem. Handout 1
Handout 2
Handout 3
Handout 4
12:00PM-1:15PM LUNCH & VISIT EXHIBITORS
1:15PM-2:15PM SPEAKER, Horacio Sanchez
"Brain-based Interventions
for Bullying"
Learn why bullying occurs and the specific interventions proven to reduce and ultimately extinguish the behavior.
Handout 1
Handout 2
2:15PM-3:15PM SPEAKER, Bernard Hoffman
"Bullying, Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing and Whistle Blowing"
Examine precedent-setting court and school district cases that will illustrate the importance of problem solving through use of policies, procedures, guidelines, job descriptions and contracts.
Handout
3:15PM-4:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION,
All Speakers
"How Do I Get Started?"
4:00PM CONCLUDING REMARKS & EVALUATION

Bullying generally begins in the elementary grades, peaks in the sixth through eighth grades, and persists into high school.

Source: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2001