BULLYING PART 1 Sadly, bullying is pervasive in our society. It occurs in school, in the workplace, and essentially wherever people gather or are in relationship. Fortunately, writings about bullying and research into bullying have burgeoned in the last decade. We now know much more about the extent of bullying, the nature of bullying, the long-term emotional, psychological and health-related consequences of bullying, and the effectiveness of various school-based intervention programs. Many wonderful people are passionately committed to bullying awareness and prevention and there are now many resources. Thankfully, the myth that schoolyard bullying is a rite of passage is in our past. In the next summary, I will review some research, discuss some principles of intervention, describe some strategies, and provide some references for additional reading and resources.