How to Stop Bullying and School Violence Before They Start
- Author
- Olivia Wahl
- Published
- Mon 19 Sep 2022
- Episode Link
- None
Globally-renowned expert in bullying and school violence, Professor Ron Avi Astor, shares strategies to stop bullying and school violence before they begin. Ron illuminates years of research conducted with his colleague Rami Benbenishty from their books, Mapping and Monitoring Bullying and Violence and Welcoming Practices.
🔍 What You'll Discover:
✅ Why 80% of school violence happens OUTSIDE the classroom (and how to fix it)
✅ The simple "mapping technique" that reduces fights by 75%
✅ Why your child's bathroom breaks might be dangerous
✅ The real connection between school shootings and terrorism
✅ How to identify warning signs BEFORE violence occurs
✅ Why traditional anti-bullying programs often fail
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction: Meet Professor Ron Avi Astor
2:19 - Inspiring Educator Story: The Cafeteria Worker Who Changed Everything
6:08 - Patterns in School Violence: What 20 Years of Research Reveals
9:40 - The Evolution of Bullying Research and Definitions
13:50 - School Mapping Technique: Revolutionary Safety Strategy
18:22 - Why Hallways and Bathrooms Are Danger Zones
24:47 - Shifting Teacher Mindset: From "Not My Job" to Ownership
26:09 - Success Stories: Schools That Got It Right
30:10 - Finding Solutions-Based Schools (The Sister Book)
34:05 - A Mother's Fear: Handling School Shooting Threats
36:04 - Understanding School Shootings as Terrorism
42:04 - Media Coverage and the Contagion Effect
45:50 - Long-Term Solutions and Prevention Strategies
49:54 - Final Thoughts on Creating Safer Schools
- JAMA Network
- Pew Polls
- 7 Ways to Prevent School Shootings
- It's not hopeless: An expert on what we can do to reduce school shootings
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
