Can Kids be Taught to Become Bullyproof?

This interesting article at MSNBC (Can kids be taught to become bullyproof?) raises some valid points. It may seem strange to some people to train the "victims" to protect themselves but isn't this what we've been doing for decades with self-defense training for women? I personally believe that most children can benefit from learning basic social emotional skills like standing up for themselves and recognizing the warning signs.