• The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP), a comprehensive system-wide approach. Research based and proven to be effective to reduce bullying behavior with over 30 years of research it is considered the “Gold Standard”  and the world’s #1 bullying prevention program. Dr. D'Antona is a certified National Bullying Prevention Trainer and  was in an original group trained personally by Dr. Dan Olweus.

• Bullying and Cyberbullying Awareness Workshops and Training Seminars for parents, educators, coaches and childcare providers to help communities understand the effects of bullying and what they can do to stop it. These workshops and seminars are specifically planned to meet the needs and goals of the specific audience.


• Consulting to communities, school systems and schools to assess bullying prevention needs and develop prevention strategies

Everyone has witnessed bullying in classrooms, on the school bus, in the locker room in every place where children and teens gather. Teachers, coaches, parents, bystanders, the victims and even those who bully are impacted by this behavior. Left unchecked it can lead to depression, school phobia, lack of community, poor academic achievement, and even suicide.

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to insult, harass, expose, or humiliate one or more persons. It is the “schoolyard bully” in cyberspace! Sexting, texting social media, chat rooms, blogs and even Twitter are some of the ways through which cyberbullying can occur. In any case, cyberbullying is abuse and is of serious concern for parents, educators, and law enforcement.

Bullying can erode a school and a community

• Bullying is the most common form of violence in our country
• Each year 29% of youngsters report frequent involvement in bullying
• 10% of students are regular victims
• Teachers intervene in only 4% of bullying incidents
• Youngsters who bully are 4 times as likely to have criminal convictions by age 24
• Bullying affects self-esteem and learning, and can lead to depression, school phobias, and in some instances, suicide
• Schools can reduce bullying 30% to 70% using proven Olweus Bullying Prevention Program techniques