Rock In Prevention is a nonprofit organization that was named one of the 20 best prevention programs by General McCaffrey, the former United States Drug Czar. Rock In Prevention primarily operates in schools and helps students develop skills to resist alcohol, drugs, and bullying.
Bullying, actions that consists of unwelcome or hostile behaviors, often result from an imbalance of power. For example, a stronger or more popular child might bully a smaller or less popular peer. Bullying is also repetitive, and takes the form of verbal or physical abuse. However bullies also engage in social bullying that can involve spreading hurtful rumors or embarrassing others intentionally.
Bullying can lead to an array of harmful effects that range from depression and anxiety to a decrease in performance. To minimize these effects, adults should be aware of the warning signs of bullying. These might include:
- Injuries that can’t be explained and destruction of property.
- A tendency to avoid social activities and a loss of friends.
- An increased frequency of pretending to be ill or not wanting to go to school, as well as poor grades.
- Volatile sleep patterns and regular nightmares.
- A decrease in self-esteem and an increase in destructive behaviors.
