Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power. It can include verbal harassment, physical assault or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability. The "imbalance of power" may be social power and/or physical power. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a … [Read more...]
Bullying – Sticks, stones and what to do
June 2, 2012 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: Contributors, FEATURED, YOUTH of ACTION™ Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, abuse, actions, adults, and what to do, boys, Bullying, Bullying - Sticks, cyberbullying, emotional abuse, fighting, get help, girls, high schools, namecalling, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, schools, Sticks, stones, stones and what to do, Take Action, TEENS, verbal abuse, victims, witness
International Women’s Day – WomanACT Symposium on March 6 (FREE)
February 11, 2012 by Team Celebration
International Women's Day (This is a free event) March 6, 2012 10:00AM to 12:00 PM RSVP: February 29th, 2012 Paula David, MSW, PhD Based on insights from the extensive narratives of older women who are survivors of the Holocaust, Dr. David will consider the long-term potential for love and hope for women survivors of family and gender- based violence Renate Krakauer, BSc, MES, EdD, D.H.Sc. As a child survivor of the Holocaust, Dr. Krakauer will discuss her own … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CANADIAN, FEATURED EVENTS Tagged With: communities, Cultures and Abuse, Friends & Family, Health Care Service Providers, HUMAN RIGHTS, International Women's Day, March 6 (FREE), Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Social Service Providers, Toronto, Victims / Survivors, Woman Abuse, WomanACT Symposium
