The "Standing Up To Bullying" Conference

In response to the rise of child bullying and school violence, Building Strong Families National Seminars is presenting in your area a powerful 3-hour evidence-based conference (onsite or web conference) entitled the:

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"What Educators need to know"



**** If you or your staff would like to attend this conference but the diminished economic climate is making finances difficult, please email us at Info@StrongFamilies.us so that we can negotiate an appropriate discount. ****


The following are quotes from educators from the Lake Havasu City, AZ public schools:

"I found the most useful part of the conference was the reminder to empower the victims of bullying. I don't know what wasn't useful. More people need to attend this conference. The trainer is knowledgeable and sincere."

"I especially liked the empowerment language and placing emphasis on words and the self-fulfilling prophecy."

"I found the characteristics of those that bully and victims of bullying very helpful. I felt that the issue of bullying was well addressed. The trainer spoke to us. He was very good."

"The trainer is very knowledgeable and able to relate to the audience."

"The trainer is a good trainer and willing to listen."

"What I found the most useful part of the conference is that it addresses what parents and teachers should be doing to address bullying. The trainer is very knowledgeable on the topic of bullying."

"What I found to be the most useful part of the conference was the actual words to use to deescalate bullying. I feel a lot better that the trainer is willing to help our school."


Why it is important to attend this bullying prevention conference (a few recent statistics):

- 10.2 percent of males and 2.6 percent of females report carrying a weapon on school property
- 76% of all school shootings occur within the United States
- Mass school-shootings have doubled in North America since the Columbine massacre a decade ago
- Schools failing when it comes to bullying, violence prevention
- Study: Bullying laws give scant protection


School Violence Events since the beginning of this school year (2009 -2010):

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The "Standing Up To Bullying" Conference

Introducing the latest international research on child bullying and school violence, this powerful evidence-based conference is designed to empower and equip school administrators, educators, social workers, counselors, and psychologists with skills and tools designed to minimize or eradicate child bullying and school violence. Participants will learn:
  • The latest international research on child bullying and school violence
  • The causes of youth aggression and misbehavior
  • The characteristics of bullies and their victims
  • The psychology of bullying
  • Potential outcomes of bullying
  • Warning signs of youth emotional problems, suicide, and homicide
  • How to empower victims of bullying
  • Bullying and school violence prevention strategies
  • Non-physical de-escalation techniques
  • Self-defense techniques

Free Gift for Attending

As our gift for attending, each participant will receive a free copy of the "Standing Up To Bullying" computer and card game. This game, designed to teach children anti-bullying skills, can be played in classrooms, homes, or therapy settings. Please click here for more information about this game.


About the Presenter

Mark Lakewood, CEO, a distinguished bullying prevention expert, author and speaker with over 20 years of clinical experience as a mental health therapist, facilitates this conference. Please click here for a complete biography.


Selecting a Conference to attend

This conference is presently offered as a webinar (web conference) and onsite. For more information and/or to pre-register for this conference near you, please click on either of the two links below: