A US Department of justice study found that the percentage of children
who reported being physically bullied over the past year had declined
from nearly 22 percent in 2003 to under 15 percent in 2008 reported in
an Ap article by David Crary.(AZ Republic March 2004)

The lead author of the study David Finkelhor states” bullying is the
foundation on which a lot of subsequent aggressive behavior gets
built.”. He states” if it’s going down, we will reap benefits in the
future in the form of lower rates of violent crime and spousal assault.

Victimization can take many forms including : verbally abusive words,
yelling, put downs, attacking people verbally, shaming others,
physical agression as well as much more.

Children and teens must learn that this behavior is not healthy and
will not be tolerated. Behavior modification programs and cognitive
behavioral therapy including individual and family counseling has
shown to be very beneficial in creating desired change .

Lifeworksaz.com counseling children, teens, families, adults, Phoenix
Arizona, tempe Arizona, Glendale Arizona and valleywide.

David R Abrams
Life Works AZ PLLC
David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030

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