WAMC: The Best of Our Knowledge # 921 (2008-05-12)

The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best of Our Knowledge # 921

(2008-05-12)

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ALBANY, NY (WAMC) - BULLYING:
THE SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL IMPACT ON STUDENTS, Pt. 1 of 2 -

Bullying is a common experience for many children and adolescents.
Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some
time during their school years. Studies show that as many as 15% to
25% of students are bullied with some frequency. To put that in
perspective, worldwide, that means tens of millions of students are
victims. Millions of students reportedly skip school each day because
they're afraid of being bullied. And there's a huge economic loss as
well, which we'll talk about in next week's show.

Dr. Wendy Craig joins Dr. Karen Hitchcock in studio to discuss this
crucial problem. Dr. Craig is a Professor of Psychology at Queen's
University in Kingston, Ontario. Her research addresses the risk and
protective factors associated with bullying and victimization in schools
and social relationships. In recognition of her work on bullying, Dr.
Craig won an Investigator Award from the Canadian Institute of Health
Research. She's published widely on bullying, and has co-authored
two books on juvenile delinquency and social development. She also
works with the World Health Organization and UNICEF conducting
research and promoting healthy relationships.

Dr. Karen Hitchcock reports. (12:48)

* Next week, Dr. Karen Hitchcock completes her interview with Dr.
Wendy Craig when they'll talk about: the economic impact of bullying;
why girls exhibit more social aggression; and her PrevNet Toolkit
to curb bullying. You can read more about this on the following website: www.prevnet.ca

PSYCHIATRIC HELP FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS -
Doctors around the world fear psychiatric issues among smaller
children are on the rise. It's believed around 10% of the world's
children now have psychiatric problems. Until recently, less was
known about the problems of very young children. That's where
Ackjon, the Academic Center for Child and Youth Psychiatry in
Southern Holland enters the picture. Ackjon treats toddlers and
trains parents how to raise a child that has special needs. It's the
first place in the Netherlands to offer such extensive treatment.
Nikki Brown visited the clinic and asked one of the parents why
she chose to bring her child there?

Nikki Brown reports from Radio Netherlands. (4:55)
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