A substantial number of school-aged children face bullying annually. This pervasive issue significantly contributes to absenteeism, truancy, and school dropouts. Additionally, bullying can lead to severe mental health problems and, in extreme cases, even suicide. While "Bully Proofing Your Child" doesn't offer a foolproof solution to completely avoid bullies, it can be highly beneficial.

CHARLES W. CHERRY, M.S., BCBA, LBA, NBC-HWC is a retired federal law enforcement agent with a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida and a Master of Science in Business Management from Amberton University. Charles holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. He was also inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall Of Fame. Charles combined his 30 years of law enforcement experience with his education and martial arts background to develop a unique approach to combating bullying.