Ask me about bullying.   Bullying is a societal problem and worldwide pandemic with the severest of implications. My perspective on bullying looks beyond the stereotypical notions of playground bullying, examining where bullying comes from, the diversity of forms it takes, and its consequences in society, from its immediate effects to the long term scars it leaves on individuals and on society as a whole. I hope this blog serves as a resource for individuals working to counteract bullying, particularly among youth, in their communities.

In giving presentations to high school students on bullying and having the chance to connect with them during each presentation, and from students who came up to me after to share their stories or thank me for sharing mine, I started to realize what a unique position I have as twenty something year old grad student with a young face. I was able to connect with high school students on a level that their teachers, parents, and other adult figures in their lives may have missed. This occurred to me most outright when I gave a presentation to educators in Orange County on bullying--most of them hadn't seen the majority of the resources I was displaying in my Powerpoint. These were things that most young people could search for and find with little difficulty. That is what The Link is for.

The Link seeks to deliver relevant material on the topic of bullying that combines an educated understanding of the topic of bullying with a youthful edge and ability to navigate contemporary social media, with the intent of providing the missing Link in the communication disconnect between adults and youth in the important dialogue on bullying.