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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 6d

Lockdown drills have become a regular part of safety procedures in U.S. schools — but how do they impact the educators and staff who take part in them?
#schoolsafety #EducationResearch #alberticenter #SafeSchools #educatorwellbeing #schoolviolencePrevention www.researchgate.net/publication/...

(PDF) Fear, Risk, and the Drill: Investigating the Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes of Participating in Lockdown Practices Among School Personnel

PDF | Lockdown drills are widely implemented in U.S. public K‐12 schools, yet little is known about their impacts on school employees. This study... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 13d

Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, Assoc. Director of the Alberti Center, joined Leah Jacobs, Founder of the Digital Wellness Project, for a discussion following a screening of “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media.”
digitalwellnessproject.com
#SocialMediaImpact #mentalhealth #CommunityConversation

Leah Jacobs and Dr. Stephanie Fredrick pose for a photo at the North Park Theatre

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 22d

New Research from Common Sense Media!
Their latest report, “Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being,” explores how boys’ online habits impact their self-esteem, identity, and sense of belonging.
Learn more and read the full report: www.commonsensemedia.org/research/boy...

Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being

From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being.

www.commonsensemedia.org

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · 25d

Free edWebinar! "Building Authentic Relationships in an AI-Driven World" on Tuesday, October 14, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT. Hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Common Sense. #DigitalCitizenship #AIinEducation #healthyrelationships #OnlineSafety #AIandYouth #FutureReady

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edWeb: A professional online community for educators

edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 25

Getting Students Talking Through Civil Discourse in Today's Classrooms - 9/29, 12-1pm EDT. In today's climate, helping
students engage in thoughtful dialogue is more critical than ever. Explore 4 new modules that foster civil discourse in classrooms & communities.
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edWeb: A professional online community for educators

edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 20

DYK?!? The Alberti Center is an approved provider of the NYSED DASA Training Workshop. Upcoming fall sessions available for Wednesday, October 15, 5:15-8:15pm ET and Saturday, November 15, 9:00am-12:15pm ET. Register now at:
ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/dasa
#bullyingprevention #dignityforallstudents

NYSED DASA Training

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that all students applying for certification as of December 31, 2013 have 6 hours of coursework or training...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 17

As we begin a new school year full of opportunity and connection, the SMART Collaborative's Family Engagement subcommittee is excited to share an article designed to support caretakers in our community.
#FamilyEngagement #SchoolMentalHealth communityschools.e1b.org/post-details...

Supporting your child's mental health at home: A guide for caretakers

As a parent or caretaker, you play a crucial role in fostering your child's mental health by creating a supportive home environment, encouraging open conversations, and promoting healthy habits. Here ...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 17

Applications being accepted until October 1, 2025, for Sources of Strength program for five high schools (grades 9-12) in New York State!

docs.google.com/forms/d/14_H...

#sourcesofstrength #suicideprevention #schoolmentalhealth #StudentWellness #PeerLeadership

Descriptive flyer for Sources of Strength program applications for New York State schools.

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 17

REGISTER NOW! - Wednesday, October 22, 2025!!
The 13th Annual Alberti Center Annual Conference will address "Building Allyship & Support for LGBTQ+ Students." Sponsorship opportunities available, contact us for details! Registration opening soon: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/conf...

Alberti Center Annual Conference

Gain access to timely, essential information on bullying, victimization and related issues that can be utilized in school and community settings.

ed.buffalo.edu

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 17

The Mental Health Association in New York State School Mental Health Resource & Training Center was designed to help schools implement mental health education. View lesson plans, implementation strategies & resources to improve climate & culture in schools: www.mentalhealthednys.org/school-instr...

School Instruction - MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center

Implementation To help schools prepare for implementation of the law, MHANYS partnered with the State Education Department and the NYS Office of Mental Health to form the New York State Mental Health ...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join Children's Safety Network for an upcoming webinar, "Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying & Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness & Supporting Schools." Experts will share research-based strategies to prevent suicide & bullying in schools. www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/events/multi...

Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying and Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness and Supporting Schools | Children's Safety Network

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 8

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week — a time to raise awareness, support those affected, and work together to save lives.

👉 Register to walk or make a donation today: afspwalks.donordrive.com/Buffalo

Together, we can bring hope Out of the Darkness. ✨

Please support the Buffalo Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide

Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!

afspwalks.donordrive.com

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 8

This past Saturday was the home opener for the UB Bulls and Drs. Stephanie Fredrick & Amanda Nickerson were proud to be in the stands! The Bulls had an impressive 45-6 victory. It's always exciting to support our UB community—on & off the field. Go Bulls!! 🤘 #hornsup #ubproud @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Photo of Drs Stephanie Fredrick and Amanda Nickerson near the sidelines of the UB Bulls at their home opener.

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

An article in The Buffalo News quotes Drs. Stephanie Fredrick, assoc. director of the Alberti Ctr., & Sarah Ventre, clinical asst. professor in Dept. of Pediatrics, in an article about NYS’s new bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools & challenges to implementation.
buffalonews.com/news/local/e...

Distraction-free learning is welcomed. But can WNY schools enforce bell-to-bell cellphone ban?

The Buffalo News asked school leaders, a union president, a student and a pediatrician for impressions on how the new law will be put into practice.

buffalonews.com

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 27

Spectrum News taps into the expertise of Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, our Associate Director, who shares essential strategies to help families recognize and respond to bullying before the school year begins.
#backtoschooltips #bullyingprevention #StudentWellbeing

spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rocheste...

AI assisted bullying is on the rise; here's how to stop it

While verbal bullying remains the most common, experts say there's been a rise in cyberbullying assisted by AI.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 26

JUST 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY - REGISTER NOW!

The first presentation in the 2025-26 Alberti Center Virtual Colloquium Series, "The Risks and Rewards of Peer Defending in Bullying Situations," takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT.
#BullyingPrevention @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Descriptive flyer for Alberti Center Colloquium Series with upcoming date, time, location, speaker and presentation information as well as a QR code on the bottom to register and receive a Zoom link.

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 26

Free edWebinar! "Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI" on Wednesday, September 3, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 district leaders and education technology leaders. home.edweb.net/webinar/ment...

Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI - edWeb

Discover how integrating mental health care keeps students in class and engaged and learn how effective funding strategies sustain programs in budgets.

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 23

The UB Alberti Center team gathered for a kick-off luncheon to start the new academic year. It was great way to reconnect and set intentions for the year. Here’s to another year of teamwork, growth, and making a difference!
#UBuffalo #AlbertiCenter #Teamwork #PositiveImpact #StrongerTogether

Group photo of UB Alberti Center student team with faculty and staff.

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are fortunate to have Lyndsay Jenkins, PhD, faculty member at @floridastateuniv.bsky.social, as a valuable member of our Alberti Center Advisory Council! Learn more about Dr. Jenkins' research: news.fsu.edu/news/educati...

Faculty Spotlight: From research to reality, Lyndsay Jenkins' quest to combat bullying

Inside Florida State University’s Department of Education Psychology and Learning Systems, professor Lyndsay Jenkins is filling the void that exists

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 15

Back to school with mental health in mind - Free tools for kids, teens & the adults who support them are available on the Mental Health America website! #backtoschool #mentalhealthinmind #youthmentalhealth #StudentWellbeing #SupportOurYouth #parentandteacherresources #StrongerTogether

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations to Laura Lambe, PhD, R.Psych, on being selected as our 2025 Early Career Award recipient! Learn more about her research on our award page at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/rese...
#ResearchImpact #bullyingabuseprevention #earlycareeraward #scholarlycontributions #influencingpolicy

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Jul 21

FINAL WEEK TO SUBMIT!! Applications for the 2025 Alberti Center Early Career Award are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, July 25! More information at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/rese... #earlycareeraward #bullyingpreventionresearch #scholarlycontributions

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Jul 21

Free edWebinar for teachers and leaders in education! SUCCESSFUL PHONE-FREE SCHOOLS: HEARING FROM YOUTH, Monday, July 28, from 4:00-5:00pm EDT.#StudentVoices #phonefreeschools #edchat #mentalhealthmatters #educationmatters #edleadership #teenstakethemic #HalfTheStory
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Successful Phone-Free Schools: Hearing from Youth - edWeb

Presented by Harveer Saini, Student at Dublin High School (CA), and Digital Civics Intern at #HalfTheStory Project; and Ally Phan, Student at the University of Washington, and Social Media Coordinator...

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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Jun 26

SAVE THE DATE! - Wednesday, October 22, 2025!!
The 13th Annual Alberti Center Annual Conference will address "Building Allyship & Support for LGBTQ+ Students." Sponsorship opportunities available, contact us for details! Registration opening soon: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/conf...

Alberti Center Annual Conference

Gain access to timely, essential information on bullying, victimization and related issues that can be utilized in school and community settings.

ed.buffalo.edu

UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention @ubalberticenter.bsky.social · Jun 13

📚 New Study Highlights Effective Strategies to Combat Homophobic Bullying in Schools/The study emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics from the perspective of the students themselves, ensuring that interventions are both effective and empathetic. phys.org/news/2025-06...

Study suggests ways to tackle homophobic bullying in schools

Showing students audiovisual narratives that simulate homophobic bullying scenarios in schools can capture their attention and generate reflection on social prejudices, promoting respect and inclusion...

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