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In
1996, the Wisconsin Clearinghouse began developing age appropriate
facts sheets focused on bullying. The popularity of the facts sheets
highlighted the unmet demand for resources surrounding the problem
of bullying in schools. Building on this need, the Wisconsin Clearinghouse
developed a research guide in 1999 that built on the growing body
of information available about bullying behaviors and youth violence.
Research indicates that bullying behaviors manifest themselves and peak during the middle school years. To focus effort where it would have the most impact, the Wisconsin Clearinghouse and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction partnered in 2005 to build a focused middle school bullying prevention curriculum
The Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction makes Sticks n' Stones widely available
to school districts in Wisconsin. At least two staff members from
eleven of the twelve CESAs have been qualified by the Wisconsin
Clearinghouse as facilitator trainers. Educators and parents interested in learning more about this curriculum should contact Steve Fernan or Jon Hisgen at (608) 266-8960.
To learn more about bullying, view our fact sheet -
Bullying: What We Know
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