So instead of watching bullying take place or joining in with the bullying, these programs teach bystanders how to stand up and be supportive of the kids who are being victimized and to say 'You know we don't do that here, we don't engage in those behaviors.'" Professor Swearer advises parents and teachers to try to get children to talk to them about being bullied.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

Clint Eastwood, who plays jazz piano and produces his film scores, was especially supportive of Kyle's decision to pursue music.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

"We can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents and the best schools in the world.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

"The people who are generally President Obama's supporters are the least supportive of the U.S.military presence in Afghanistan, mostly Democrats and self-described liberals,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

"They are a good deal less supportive of his policies."

VOA: standard.2009.12.29

He said that combined with strong international support from donor countries, supportive non-governmental organizations and an improved security situation should all contribute to a better future for the country's nine million citizens.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

Prime Minister Abhisit, in accepting a list of demands from the women trade unionists, said the government was examining policies supportive of women in the workplace, as well as reforms to Thailand's social security system.

VOA: standard.2009.03.09

Comedian and actor Robert Klein plays Zoe's doctor and Linda Lavin, a stage and screen veteran, is her beloved (and supportive) grandma, who is also finding love in the story in the character played by another screen veteran: Tom Bosley.

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

"The reasons that we went to Afghanistan in 2001 are still the reasons we are there, that we are trying to protect the streets of Britain from al-Qaida and from the supportive work that could be done on their behalf by the Taliban both in Pakistan and Afghanistan,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.10