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

"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

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

"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