By Laura Gallant, 10/13/23, https://positiveexperience.org/blog/
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal of this month is to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Bullying affects both the person who is experiencing the bullying and those who are engaging in bullying behavior. It can block access to the Four Building Blocks of HOPE. The Special Olympics shares that 20% of children from 12-18 experience bullying, and children with disabilities are 2 to 3 times more likely to get bullied. Children who experience bullying have higher risk levels for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and lower academic performance. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE can prevent and reduce the effects of bullying. And positive childhood experiences provide a source of hope in children’s lives.
Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) prevent bullying by promoting resilience, belonging, and a sense of safety among children and youth. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE are a way to promote PCEs and a way for children and youth to get the support they need. Promoting PCEs in schools, aftercare programs, community center, and in the home, can help prevent bullying before it starts.
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