Jerry Green and his team are true advocates for our children. My son was being removed and discriminated against from the Riverside Unified School District. Jerry contacted his advocacy coalition and my son was allowed back into the school within three hours.

Thank you for being a pillar of support I want to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support during the challenges I faced as a leader. Your encouragement and guidance have been invaluable, providing me with the strength and confidence to navigate through difficult situations. Knowing that I had your support made a significant difference, and I appreciate the trust you placed in me. Thank you for being a pillar of support and helping me grow through these challenges. Thank you, Jerry Green.

I wholeheartedly recommend Jerry Green as a powerful advocate who will fight tirelessly Jerry Green The Black Student Advocate is a dedicated advocate who has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our children and communities. I have had the privilege of working alongside Jerry for over 5 years, and during this time, he has shown unwavering dedication and passion in championing causes that uplift and empower Black families. Jerry’s ability to connect with others, coupled with his deep understanding of the challenges our children face, makes him a trusted advocate for not only my own children but for all children. I wholeheartedly recommend Jerry Green as a powerful advocate who will fight tirelessly for the well-being and success of our children.

Hold Riverside USD accountable Mr. Green helped us hold Riverside USD accountable and because of his knowledge, expertise, and general presence, it created a sense of urgency for them and peace of mind for us. We appreciate Mr. Green for fighting for what is right!

I am tremendously excited to have Student Advocate on our team Student Advocate, Mr. Green, has been a wonderful uplift for my son and myself! He is informative, patient, and definitely loves ensuring inclusion for all students. I have learned so much in the short amount of time that I’ve known Mr. Green. I am tremendously excited to have Student Advocate on our team!

BSA can be trusted to advocate for you The Black Student Advocate champions the rights of Black students, families and employees of school districts. BSA supports your cause when other organizations turn a deaf ear and a blind eye. BSA can be trusted to advocate for you.

Our family was not being heard by our son’s school administration Knowledgeable, committed, caring, supportive, and responsive are just a few words to describe how the Black Student Advocate has supported our family. We came to BSA frustrated that our family was not being heard by his school administration in regard to our son’s on-campus needs. Within an hour of speaking with Mr. Green, we had a general understanding of why the school administration wasn’t supporting our son and how to navigate its culture so that our son could have a fair opportunity for academic success. You will not find anyone better at providing your specific needs in addressing the unique challenges that African American students experience across this country.

Empowerment and knowledge is truly a game changer Working with Mr. Jerry Green, The Black Student Advocate was a supportive and empowering experience. He taught us about what our son’s rights were not only as a student, but as a Black student who was an active and respectful member of the student body at his high school. Mr. Green spoke to our family at length about our son’s case and got to know our son and his situation, which included discrimination. He armed us with every possible tool he could to fight for our son. Other parents and even teachers at the school would ask us how we accomplished the changes that were made for our son. Well, it all started with working with the Black Student Advocate. The reward of working with Mr. Green was also that the education and knowledge we gained will be with us forever. Empowerment and knowledge is truly a game change

The Black Student Advocate was there for my family The Black Student Advocate was there for my family when we needed someone to help hold the school district accountable. The Black Student Advocate listened non-judgmentally & and provided the knowledge & support that my family needed

Systemic ableism has left Black Students with disabilities an afterthought by school districts Jerry L. Green advocates that all Black Students are respected, learning, and thriving. He is committed to catalyzing student success and eradicating the complex, pervasive, and systematic barriers that prevent Black Students with disabilities from accessing quality educational opportunities and choices, robust academic support, and inclusive learning environments. For too long, systemic ableism has left Black Students with disabilities an afterthought by school districts.

When I shared my “Bullying” experience with a fellow former military person. I was astonished by his ability to understand and offer solutions and guidance in overcoming the pain and damage to my psyche to heal and regain my inner strength. If only his book had been available years earlier.

Jerry L. Green has spent the better part of his life advocating for children and families impacted by the deep and lasting effects of bullying. Through thousands of consultations and real-world interventions, he has seen firsthand how bullying spreads, damages, and conditions behavior much like a powerful and dangerous drug. In this book, Jerry continues his mission to shed light on the hidden systems that allow bullying to thrive and to empower educators, parents, and students to become part of the solution. His insights are both compassionate and practical, blending years of expertise with a passion for justice and healing. Bullying Is a Drug is a call to awareness, action, and accountability for every community that believes children deserve safety, dignity, and hope.

Every adult carries a memory of being part of a bullying scenario at some point — either as the bullied or the bully. Bullying Is A Drug offers powerful guidance: for those who have been bullied, it provides a path to confront emotional scars and begin healing; for bullies, it reveals how to face the emotional addiction to power that blocks self-awareness and prevents meaningful relationships. This book truly speaks to everyone. In my experience, bullying takes many forms and surfaces in many places — from grade school to dental school, even in graduate programs where students and professors alike participate in its cycle.

In Bullying Is a Drug, Jerry Green takes readers on a courageous and eye-opening journey into the psychology and culture of bullying, exposing it not merely as a behavior but as an addiction that feeds on power, control, and fear. With honesty, empathy, and depth, Green challenges us to see bullying in a new light: not just as an act that harms others but as a destructive cycle that consumes everyone involved.

As a School Psychologist with over 35 years of experience specializing in brain and behavior—and as a Certified Addiction Counselor for the same span—I address the elephant in the room: bullying is a drug. This book explores how aggressive behavior triggers the brain’s reward circuitry, releasing dopamine and other neurochemicals associated with pleasure, dominance, and control. Over time, this neurochemical “high” can rewire the brain, creating an addictive cycle that drives repeated bullying behavior. By understanding bullying through the lens of neuroscience, we can begin to break its powerful grip on individuals and communities alike.

Jerry Green’s analytical style of writing mixed with his care for the underserved youth in our public schools serves as a blueprint to a healing point. As bullying in schools has become more pervasive, this read helps us to see the signs and find the solutions.