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UB Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention
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The Alberti Center promotes the well-being of youth by reducing bullying abuse and other forms of school violence through research, evidence-based tools and outreach to students, educators and communities.
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"Elevating Student Well-Being: Integrating Human Skills Instruction into Tiered Intervention Supports" on 11/18, 2-3p EST. Practical tools, insights, & strategies that make a measurable difference in classrooms. Perfect for K–12 teachers, counselors, & school leaders!
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Elevating Student Well-Being: Integrating Human Skills Instruction into Tiered Intervention Supports - edWeb
Join us for an engaging edWebinar focused on how targeted interventions can help students thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Free edWebinar designed for K-8 teachers! "Kids’ Online Safety: What Are 'Privacy Doors' & Why It Matters" on 11/17/25 at 1:00p ET. Simple, ready-to-use lessons that make cybersecurity & privacy easy to teach—no tech expertise needed!
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Kids' Online Safety: What Are “Privacy Doors” and Why It Matters - edWeb
Discover ready-to-use lessons that make online safety simple and engaging for students and learn strategies to help students protect their personal info.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Thursday, November 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom | "Stuck in Our Screens: Bad Behavior, Social Drama, and Our Loss of Connection," presented by Dr. Kathleen P. Allen, author. Register for the Zoom link to attend at: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/even...
#DigitalWellness #SocialMediaImpact
Colloquium Series
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November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Lockdown drills have become a regular part of safety procedures in U.S. schools — but how do they impact the educators and staff who take part in them?
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(PDF) Fear, Risk, and the Drill: Investigating the Emotional and Cognitive Outcomes of Participating in Lockdown Practices Among School Personnel
PDF | Lockdown drills are widely implemented in U.S. public K‐12 schools, yet little is known about their impacts on school employees. This study... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
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October 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, Assoc. Director of the Alberti Center, joined Leah Jacobs, Founder of the Digital Wellness Project, for a discussion following a screening of “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media.”
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#SocialMediaImpact #mentalhealth #CommunityConversation
Leah Jacobs and Dr. Stephanie Fredrick pose for a photo at the North Park Theatre
October 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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New Research from Common Sense Media!
Their latest report, “Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being,” explores how boys’ online habits impact their self-esteem, identity, and sense of belonging.
Learn more and read the full report: www.commonsensemedia.org/research/boy...
Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being
From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Free edWebinar! "Building Authentic Relationships in an AI-Driven World" on Tuesday, October 14, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT. Hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Common Sense. #DigitalCitizenship #AIinEducation #healthyrelationships #OnlineSafety #AIandYouth #FutureReady

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edWeb: A professional online community for educators
edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Getting Students Talking Through Civil Discourse in Today's Classrooms - 9/29, 12-1pm EDT. In today's climate, helping
students engage in thoughtful dialogue is more critical than ever. Explore 4 new modules that foster civil discourse in classrooms & communities.
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edWeb: A professional online community for educators
edWeb is a free online community for professional educators, offering networking, resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development webinars.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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DYK?!? The Alberti Center is an approved provider of the NYSED DASA Training Workshop. Upcoming fall sessions available for Wednesday, October 15, 5:15-8:15pm ET and Saturday, November 15, 9:00am-12:15pm ET. Register now at:
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#bullyingprevention #dignityforallstudents
NYSED DASA Training
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that all students applying for certification as of December 31, 2013 have 6 hours of coursework or training...
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September 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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As we begin a new school year full of opportunity and connection, the SMART Collaborative's Family Engagement subcommittee is excited to share an article designed to support caretakers in our community.
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Supporting your child's mental health at home: A guide for caretakers
As a parent or caretaker, you play a crucial role in fostering your child's mental health by creating a supportive home environment, encouraging open conversations, and promoting healthy habits. Here ...
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September 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Applications being accepted until October 1, 2025, for Sources of Strength program for five high schools (grades 9-12) in New York State!

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#sourcesofstrength #suicideprevention #schoolmentalhealth #StudentWellness #PeerLeadership
Descriptive flyer for Sources of Strength program applications for New York State schools.
September 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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REGISTER NOW! - Wednesday, October 22, 2025!!
The 13th Annual Alberti Center Annual Conference will address "Building Allyship & Support for LGBTQ+ Students." Sponsorship opportunities available, contact us for details! Registration opening soon: ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/conf...
Alberti Center Annual Conference
Gain access to timely, essential information on bullying, victimization and related issues that can be utilized in school and community settings.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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The Mental Health Association in New York State School Mental Health Resource & Training Center was designed to help schools implement mental health education. View lesson plans, implementation strategies & resources to improve climate & culture in schools: www.mentalhealthednys.org/school-instr...
School Instruction - MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center
Implementation To help schools prepare for implementation of the law, MHANYS partnered with the State Education Department and the NYS Office of Mental Health to form the New York State Mental Health ...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Join Children's Safety Network for an upcoming webinar, "Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying & Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness & Supporting Schools." Experts will share research-based strategies to prevent suicide & bullying in schools. www.childrenssafetynetwork.org/events/multi...
Multi-Tiered Approaches to Preventing Bullying and Suicide: Promoting Digital Wellness and Supporting Schools | Children's Safety Network
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September 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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This week is National Suicide Prevention Week — a time to raise awareness, support those affected, and work together to save lives.

👉 Register to walk or make a donation today: afspwalks.donordrive.com/Buffalo

Together, we can bring hope Out of the Darkness. ✨
Please support the Buffalo Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide
Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!
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September 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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This past Saturday was the home opener for the UB Bulls and Drs. Stephanie Fredrick & Amanda Nickerson were proud to be in the stands! The Bulls had an impressive 45-6 victory. It's always exciting to support our UB community—on & off the field. Go Bulls!! 🤘 #hornsup #ubproud @ubuffalo.bsky.social
Photo of Drs Stephanie Fredrick and Amanda Nickerson near the sidelines of the UB Bulls at their home opener.
September 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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An article in The Buffalo News quotes Drs. Stephanie Fredrick, assoc. director of the Alberti Ctr., & Sarah Ventre, clinical asst. professor in Dept. of Pediatrics, in an article about NYS’s new bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools & challenges to implementation.
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Distraction-free learning is welcomed. But can WNY schools enforce bell-to-bell cellphone ban?
The Buffalo News asked school leaders, a union president, a student and a pediatrician for impressions on how the new law will be put into practice.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Spectrum News taps into the expertise of Dr. Stephanie Fredrick, our Associate Director, who shares essential strategies to help families recognize and respond to bullying before the school year begins.
#backtoschooltips #bullyingprevention #StudentWellbeing

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AI assisted bullying is on the rise; here's how to stop it
While verbal bullying remains the most common, experts say there's been a rise in cyberbullying assisted by AI.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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JUST 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY - REGISTER NOW!

The first presentation in the 2025-26 Alberti Center Virtual Colloquium Series, "The Risks and Rewards of Peer Defending in Bullying Situations," takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. EDT.
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Descriptive flyer for Alberti Center Colloquium Series with upcoming date, time, location, speaker and presentation information as well as a QR code on the bottom to register and receive a Zoom link.
August 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Free edWebinar! "Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI" on Wednesday, September 3, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 district leaders and education technology leaders. home.edweb.net/webinar/ment...
Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI - edWeb
Discover how integrating mental health care keeps students in class and engaged and learn how effective funding strategies sustain programs in budgets.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The UB Alberti Center team gathered for a kick-off luncheon to start the new academic year. It was great way to reconnect and set intentions for the year. Here’s to another year of teamwork, growth, and making a difference!
#UBuffalo #AlbertiCenter #Teamwork #PositiveImpact #StrongerTogether
Group photo of UB Alberti Center student team with faculty and staff.
August 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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We are fortunate to have Lyndsay Jenkins, PhD, faculty member at @floridastateuniv.bsky.social, as a valuable member of our Alberti Center Advisory Council! Learn more about Dr. Jenkins' research: news.fsu.edu/news/educati...
Faculty Spotlight: From research to reality, Lyndsay Jenkins' quest to combat bullying
Inside Florida State University’s Department of Education Psychology and Learning Systems, professor Lyndsay Jenkins is filling the void that exists
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August 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Back to school with mental health in mind - Free tools for kids, teens & the adults who support them are available on the Mental Health America website! #backtoschool #mentalhealthinmind #youthmentalhealth #StudentWellbeing #SupportOurYouth #parentandteacherresources #StrongerTogether
August 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Congratulations to Laura Lambe, PhD, R.Psych, on being selected as our 2025 Early Career Award recipient! Learn more about her research on our award page at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/rese...
#ResearchImpact #bullyingabuseprevention #earlycareeraward #scholarlycontributions #influencingpolicy
August 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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FINAL WEEK TO SUBMIT!! Applications for the 2025 Alberti Center Early Career Award are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, July 25! More information at ed.buffalo.edu/alberti/rese... #earlycareeraward #bullyingpreventionresearch #scholarlycontributions
July 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM