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Dorothy EspelagePhD
UNC Professor | Bullying, Safety & Adolescent Well-Being
UNC Professor | Bullying, Safety & Adolescent Well-Being
When it comes to peer conflict and bullying, parental instinct often makes the situation worse. As one of the world's leading prevention scientists with over 500 peer-reviewed studies, Dorothy provides access to the absolute gold-standard research on how to safely intervene and protect kids.
Dorothy Espelage, PhD, is the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at UNC–Chapel Hill and one of the world’s foremost researchers on bullying, harassment, and teen dating violence. Her work has shaped school policy nationwide and centers on science-based prevention and student well-being.
In HumanUp, the expert-informed AI relies on Dorothy's authorized research to help parents navigate peer conflict, bullying prevention, and complex social dynamics.
In HumanUp, the AI guidance based on the authorized wisdom of Dorothy Espelage is educational only. It does not provide trauma counseling, psychological therapy, or crisis intervention. The AI cannot mediate disputes, intervene with schools, or provide legal advice. This is not a substitute for school counselors, administrators, or emergency mental health services.
To keep guidance safe and non-clinical, the AI will not act as a crisis counselor, legal advisor, or mediator.
If your child is experiencing severe bullying, threats of violence, or an emotional/mental health crisis, the AI guide will encourage you to immediately contact school administration, local authorities, or emergency crisis services (such as 988 in the US).
Handbook of Bullying in Schools : An International Perspective (2016)
Youth Suicide and Bullying : Challenges & Strategies for Prevention and Intervention (2014)
Bullying in North American Schools : A Social-Ecological Perspective on Prevention & Intervention (2010)
Bullying Prevention & Intervention : Realistic Strategies for Schools (2009)
Bring research-based insight on bullying, SEL, and youth safety to your school or organization. Dorothy offers lectures, keynotes, and training sessions worldwide.
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