Bullying, Technology & Growing Threats to Youth
We have all been shocked and saddened by the highly publicized incidents of extreme bullying that resulted in the suicide of Phoebe Prince in Massachusetts and the horrific beating of Josie Lou Ratley in Florida. While these events are tragic, they provide us with a unique opportunity for meaningful discussions on the issues of bullying and relational aggression.
Who are APB's Speakers on Bullying?
Our roster includes internationally respected psychologists, authors and authorities on child development, as well as educators who face the conflict on the frontlines of the classroom every day. APB is proud to provide these expert speakers on bullying with the platform to share ideas, enlighten audiences and ultimately enact change.
WATCH: Featured Video of Bullying Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS ON BULLYING
Rosalind Wiseman
The author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was adapted into the hit film Mean Girls, Wiseman aims to help young women develop social competency and successfully navigate the world of cliques, gossip and other realities of adolescence. An acclaimed expert on teens, bullying and social justice, she works to instill the belief that each person has a responsibility to treat themselves and others with dignity
Scott Poland
The President of the National Association of School Psychologists, Poland is a nationally recognized expert on school crisis and violence prevention. Dedicated to bolstering the relationship between the physical and psychological elements of school safety, he has provided mental health assistance to regions devastating by school shootings.
Rachel Simmons
A New York Times bestselling author, Simmons' work examines the hidden culture of cruelty and aggression within girls' social environments. Her unflinching and empathetic look at bullying and harassment is complemented by valuable strategies for effective conflict resolution, and advice on how to raise confident, assertive and emotionally healthy young women.
William Pollack
A renowned psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Pollack delivers groundbreaking insight into the challenges young boys will face today and in the future, including violence, depression and relationship stress. The author of the best-selling book series Real Boys, Real Voices, his goal is to educate parents and communities on how to raise successful men.
Coutney Macavinta
An award-winning author, journalist and keynote speaker, Macavinta uses her personal experiences to relate to audiences on issues such as identity, body image and academic struggle. Her book, RESPECT: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed, teaches young women that "respect is always within reach because true respect starts on the inside."
Eli Newberger
Dr. Newberger, a pediatrican affiliated with both the Children's Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School, is a pioneer in identifying and treating child abuse and family violence. The author of The Men They Will Become: The Nature and Nurture of Male Character, he emphasizes the importance of nurturing character development and providing children the tools to make strong ethical choices.
Liz Funk
Funk is the author of Supergirls Speak Out: inside the Secret Crisis of Overachieving Girls, which candidly discusses the incredible pressure on young women to be perfect and achieve the "feminine ideal" that today's media demands. A passionate advocate for women's rights, Funk's book details how the need to be a "supergirl" can lead to problems such as exhaustion, eating disorders and misaligned priorities.
