It isn’t banter, it’s bullying
Bullies like to pretend that their abuse is harmless. That it’s just a joke. It isn’t. Here’s why. My friend Kathleen Bartle, who is a conflict consultant wrote a wonderful …
Why Bystanders Must Not Remain Silent
It doesn’t matter that not everyone has the courage to step up. Just one person makes a difference! I try to live by the Golden Rule. You know – treat …
Bullying in Academia
Is there something unique about institutions of higher learning that make bullying so prevalent? I was asked about the problem of bullying in higher education and stuttered. It’s not school …
Rape Culture, Bullying and Blaming the Victim
A word about PTSD, rape culture and not believing the victim. Abuse follows similar patterns. Whether it is domestic violence, bullying abuse or sexual harassment and rape. And that pattern …