News reports suggest that there has been an increase in bullying across our country, often targeting those protected by civil rights laws. This disturbing trend is more often than not experienced by school-aged children, but adults are affected as well. As Extension employees, what can we do to promote respect, civility, and inclusiveness in our communities? Below is a list of some federal, Extension, and non-Extension resources to help us in addressing these issues.
Federal Resources
Website | https://www.stopbullying.gov/
App | Get KnowBullying, the free app from SAMHSA that can prevent bullying. http://store.samhsa.gov/apps/knowbullying/
Extension Resources
Journal of Extension
- Using Discussion Methods to Inspire Diversity: Harnessing Social & Cultural Capital
https://joe.org/joe/2012october/tt7.php - Popcorn and a Movie—Opening Diversity Conversations Across the State
https://www.joe.org/joe/2013june/iw1.php - Our Role in and Responsibility Toward Social Justice
https://www.joe.org/joe/2015october/pdf/JOE_v53_5comm2.pdf
Alabama Cooperative Extension
- Bullying Webpage | http://www.aces.edu/family-health/families-children/bullying/
University of Missouri
- Working Handbook | Diversity, Difference and Conflict: Awareness and Skills Building for Enhancing Workplace Effectiveness https://understand.missouri.edu/conflict/diversity-difference-and-conflict.pdf
Handouts:
- Tips for Talking about Race https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/talk-about-race.pdf
- Departmental Discussions about Race https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/facilitation-guide-dept-race.pdf
- SHOW ME Respect, Tips for Thwarting Cyberbullying, Cyber-Harassment and Cyberstalking https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/cyberbullying.pdf
- Speak Up! Identifying and Confronting Bias & Prejudice https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/speak-up.pdf
- Facilitating Difficult Dialogues https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/facilitating-dialogue.pdf
- 10 ways to practice mindfulness and Inclusiveness https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/10ways-mindfulness-inclusiveness.pdf
- The Language of Identity. Using inclusive terminology at MIZZOU https://diversity.missouri.edu/education/handouts/inclusive-language.pdf
Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Adolescent Bullying Extension Publication | http://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/350/350-852/350-852.html
North Carolina State University Extension
- Bullying webpage in Spanish | https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/buscapleitos
University of Wisconsin
- Article “After the election: Suggestions for discussing election results and modeling good citizenship” | https://parenthetical.wisc.edu/after-the-election-suggestions-for-discussing-election-results-and-modeling-good-citizenship/
Michigan State University Extension (MSUE)
- Curriculum | Be SAFE: Safe, Affirming and Fair Environments which includes a 224-page curriculum designed to be used with groups of young people in schools and out-of-school settings. The link to order the full curriculum is http://shop.msu.edu/searchresults.asp?Search=be+safe&Submit=Submit Contact Janet Olsen, email: olsenj@msu.edu
- Article | “Know your child’s civil rights related to harassment within educational settings” Focused on the rights of students and families when they’re targeted by bias-based language and behaviors.
- Article | “Can the practice of mindfulness reduce unconscious racial bias?” Efforts to create inclusive and equitable settings may be strengthened by including the practice of mindfulness.
- Article | “Cultural sharing or unintentional racism?” Focuses on the difference between cultural sharing and cultural appropriation.
- MSUE Resource webpage | Diversity and Multiculturalism http://od.msue.msu.edu/diversity_and_multiculturalism/resources_1
Penn State Extension Better Kid Care Program
On Demand online modules:
- “Adverse Childhood Experiences: Building Resilience” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/aces
- “Cultural Understanding” Building Solid Foundations” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/cultural-understanding-building-solid-foundations
- “Early Intervention (EI): An Introduction” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/early-intervention-ei-an-introduction
- “Ethics: A Guide for Professional Behavior” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/ethics
- “Inclusion: Exploring the meaning and the mindset” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/inclusion-exploring-the-meaning-and-the-mindset
- “Positive Youth Development: Building a Culture of Belonging” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/positive-youth-development-building-a-culture-of-belonging
- “PYD Foundations: Cultural Competency and Responsiveness” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/pyd-culture
Resource-to-practice tip pages:
- “Celebrating our difference” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/early-care/our-resources/tip-pages/tips/celebrating-our-differences
- “Inclusion: Exploring the meaning and the mindset” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/news/2013/inclusion-exploring-the-meaning-and-the-mindset
- “Inclusion: What it’s all about” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/inclusion-what-its-all-about
- “Let’s work together” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/let2019s-work-together
- “Reflecting Ethical conduct” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/early-care/our-resources/tip-pages/tips/reflecting-ethical-conduct
- “We are different, we are the same” Teaching young children about diversity” http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/we-are-different-we-are-the-same-teaching-young-children-about-diversity
Vodcasts:
- “Cultural Understanding” https://www.youtube.com/embed/KWuX3oOvepk?rel=0
- “Inclusion” https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qq9fy9NSJLo?rel=0
- “Dual Language Learners: Strategies for Successful Opportunities in Early Care and Education http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/lessons/dll
Better Kid Care Contact: Claudia C. Mincemoyer, Ph.D. | email: cxm324@psu.edu
Non-extension resources
- Book | Helping Teens Stop Violence, Build Community, and Stand for Justice
- Curriculum | Stop The Hate Train The Trainer Program This program supports colleges and universities in preventing and combating bias and hate crimes on campus as well as fostering the development of community. The only resource of its kind specifically for college campuses, the Stop The Hate 250+ page premiere training manual and three day, 18-20 hour Train The Trainer program was developed in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, Association of College Unions International, Campus Pride, The Southern Poverty Law Center, Wilbron Institute, Matthew Shepard Foundation, the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence and Campus Pride.
- Government as the Primary Protector of our Rights and Liberties
http://www.governmentisgood.com/articles.php?aid=19 - Preventing Bullying Through Science, Policy, and Practice
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23482/preventing-bullying-through-science-policy-and-practice - 7 Anti-Bullying Week Activities for Teachers
http://www.ditchthelabel.org/7-anti-bullying-week-activities-for-teachers/ - 50 Ideas for Anti-Bullying Week
http://peacefulschoolsinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/50_ideas_for_anti_bullying_week.pdf
