Listening to Your Bullied Child: Why Feeling Heard Matters By Dru Ahlborg - Executive Director BRRC When a child tells an adult they are being bullied, they are doing something incredibly vulnerable. For many children, speaking up happens only after weeks or even...

Why Children with Autism Are More Often Targeted by Bullying - And What Adults Can Do About It By Dru Ahlborg - Executive Director BRRC For many families, school should be a place of learning, friendship, and growth. Yet for too many children diagnosed with Autism...

By Dru Ahlborg, Executive Director BRRC Bullying continues to impact millions of children each year and the reality that it’s evolving faster than many families can keep up. Recent data shows that about 1 in 5 students report being bullied, and studies indicate...

by Dru Ahlborg, Executive Director of BRRC In June, I had the opportunity to attend the World Anti-Bullying Forum in Norway - my second time joining experts from around the globe who are dedicated to one shared mission: understanding and preventing bullying. Among the...

By Dru Ahlborg, Executive Director BRRC Friendship is supposed to feel safe. So, when a friend becomes the person causing harm, the confusion and pain can cut especially deep for both the child and the adults who love them. You may have heard the term “frenemy,” but...

By Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center As we reflect on 2025, it’s clear this year has asked a lot of all of us. Families have faced uncertainty, stress, and heartbreak, and for many caregivers supporting a child impacted by bullying, the weight has felt...