The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

If you’ve ever dealt with someone making threats against you, been the subject of physical or verbal attacks, had rumors said behind your back, or been purposely excluded from a group, then you know what it’s like to be bullied. October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month. A time to raise awareness and focus on bullying.

Bullying is any unwanted and aggressive behavior that involves a power imbalance, whether real or perceived. It’s typically behavior that is repeated over a period of time. Technology, with all the benefits it provides, also has made bullying easier a...