Article archive / October 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 4, No. 2. Source pages: 5.
Bryan Gros, PhD, presented the topic “Stop the Bullying Now,” for the Capital Area Human Services District, on September 25, in Baton Rouge.
In the workshop, Gros covered bullying and its effects on youngsters and adolescents, and examined methods for dealing with this common problem. He explained forms of bullying including types in the new “cyber age.”
Dr. Gros’ presentation was part of the Fall Staff Development and Community Training Series.
In spring 2012, the Legislature passed Act 861 defining a program to reduce bullying in public elementary and secondary schools. The legislation required anti-bullying training addressing key issues, such as how to identify bullying and what are the appropriate interventions and remediation.
Dr. Gros is Director, Department of Psychology, Capital Area Human Services District for the Children's Behavioral Health Services. He is also the current president for the Louisiana Psychological Association.
Dr. Bryan Gros recently presented training on anti-bullying. Act 861 added to the regulations in the state to define programs for anti-bully efforts in Louisiana.
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