Bullying and victimization in U.S. schools have just begun to be studied (Milsom & Gallo, 2006). Many schools, realizing the impact bullying has on children, quickly support anti-bullying programs and punish bullies, yet victims of bullying are usually provided with no emotional support. Research on bullying reveals that there are both immediate and future consequences for victims of bullying (Gottheil & Dubow, 2001). Students are more likely to suffer from academic problems, absenteeism, loneliness, and loss of friends, especially when the bullying behavior is severe and prolonged (Robert & Coursol, 1996). Children who are the targets of aggression are also more likely to be depressed and develop low self-esteem (Gottheil & Dubow, 2001). There are several important emotional and social areas of concern that should be addressed and targeted by victims of bullying. of this group. Many victims of bullying have lowered self-esteem and self-concept - this will be the main focus of this group. Research has shown that building self-esteem in a child is a key factor in preventing bullying (Fried & Fried, 1996). Interventions aimed at increasing student self-esteem help students identify and enhance areas of competence, provide emotional support to students who may not receive much from home, help children succeed by teaching them real skills that they can use and help them to cope by addressing their problems (Harter, 1999). Subtopics related to teaching higher self-esteem that will be addressed include teaching assertiveness, other social skills, and coping skills. Assertiveness training will be conducted to help students develop confidence in their ability to respond assertively...... middle of paper ......n Higher Educaiton.Kaiser, B., & Rasminsky, JS (2003). Problem behaviors in young children: Understanding, preventing, and responding effectively. Boston: Pearson.Milsom, A. & Gallo, L.L. (2006). Bullying in middle schools: prevention and intervention. Middle school diary, 12-19. Roberts, W. B. Jr., & Coursol, D. H. (1996). Intervention strategies with children and adolescents victims of bullying, teasing and intimidation at school. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 30, 204-213.Sullivan, K. (2000). The anti-bullying manual. New York: Oxford University Press.Fried, S. & Fried, S. (1996). Bullies and Victims: Helping Your Child Survive the Schoolyard Battlefield. New York: M. Evans and Company, Inc. Harter, S. (1999). The construction of oneself. In J. W. Santrock, Development across the lifespan. New York: McGraw Hill.