Most people don't think about violence as a public health issue. However, bullying is one of the most common forms of violence found in today's schools. Most people don't think about violence as a public health issue. However, bullying is one of the most common forms of violence found in today's schools.
Bullying is disruptive, damaging and can sabotage the best school learning environment.
It can make targeted children hate school and those who witness it afraid of becoming the next victim. To counteract bullying trends, the Oklahoma State Department of Health now offers a free presentation for urban and rural school districts that teaches what to say and do to help stop bullying violence. The pre-sentation is recommended for teachers, parents, principals, safe school committees, community leaders and student representatives. If bullying is overlooked, the school is not safe and not conducive to learning. Participants learn about the types of bullying, power sources, the most common strategies used by males and females.