Stopping School Violence and Bullying, There are Solutions.

Released on = August 16, 2005, 7:39 am

Press Release Author = Derek Randel

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = WILMETTE, Ill., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to school, so do bullies and the threat of violence. With an estimated 17 percent of students carrying a weapon to school and the National Education Association estimating that 160,000 children miss school due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, are there solutions?

Press Release Body = WILMETTE, Ill., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to school, so do bullies and the threat of violence. With an estimated 17 percent of students carrying a weapon to school and the National Education Association estimating that 160,000
children miss school due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, are there solutions?

Yes, there are many solutions to these situations that are considered a parents' nightmare. Bullying and school violence can be greatly reduced by implementing two strategies. First, getting the bystanders involved is key. Second, strong leadership at schools must be in place, otherwise bullies will thrive. Derek Randel, President of Randel Consulting and Stopping School Violence.com gives the no spin answers to these solutions and numerous others including fixing the problems of school bus violence.

How does a parent handle the situation of their child having numerous morning stomach aches, missing possessions, bruises, not wanting to use the computer, torn clothing, coming home excessively hungry? These are all signs that your child may be a victim. What if the school contacts you that your child is bullying others, where do you start? Randel states that the first place to look would be in your own home.

"This program calls on the adults in the child's life to stand up for what is right. Saving someone from being bullied and taking action against school violence is a stance we all must take. Parents are part of the solution," says his wife Dr. Gail Randel, Northwestern University physician and parent coach.

Randel offers at http://www.stoppingschoolviolence.com a program that includes an e-book, interactive workshop and consulting that provides information for parents on topics related to bullying, which also includes dating violence and even cyberbullying.

Randel presents solutions on the following:

-- What a parent can do
-- What to do if you're bullied
-- Why people bully others
-- What if your child is the bully
-- How to recognize if your child is a victim
-- Numerous suggestions for schools to become involved, and so much more.

Randel is a former middle- and high-school teacher who has a parent coaching program called Parent Smart From The Heart. He has been nominated for a Disney American Teacher Award and he is heard on radio shows nationwide.

Web Site = http://www.stoppingschoolviolence.com

Contact Details = Derek Randel
Randel Consulting
410 Pine Manor Dr.
Wilmette, IL 60091
847-853-4308