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...

By Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center Gratitude is more than a seasonal sentiment - it’s a powerful force for connection, empathy, and emotional well-being. Research shows that practicing gratitude helps build the very qualities that discourage bullying,...

Written by Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center Bullying does not happen in isolation. Every act of bullying involves more than the person who bullies and the target who is harmed -  there are also those who witness it. These witnesses, or bystanders, play a...