If you are the victim of bullying or abuse, please feel free to reach out so that we can find answers.
What are the signs of bullying?
— A change in how they are doing at school, including a dip in grades or not handing homework in
— Asking for, or stealing, money (to give to whoever’s bullying them)
— Being afraid to go to school
— Being mysteriously ‘ill’ each morning, or skipping school
— Physical injuries, such as unexplained bruises
From National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
What can I do to prevent bullying?
— Tell a trusted adult
— Ignore the bully and walk away
— Walk tall and hold your head high
— Don’t get physical
— Try to talk to the bully
— Practice confidence
— Talk about it with others
— Find your true friends
From Nemours Foundation
How can we prevent bullying?
— Educate your children about bullying
— Talk openly and frequently to your children
— Help build your child’s self confidence
— Help your child be a positive role model
— Be a role model
— Be part of their online experience
From Unicef
How to deal with an adult bully
— Avoidance.
As an adult, we generally have more opportunities to avoid bullies.
— Ignore inappropriate behavior
Bullies are sometimes driven by a sense of power.
— Be assertive
— Talk to someone
— Document the behavior
From Psych Professionals
Printables
Bullying prevention strategies and resources for K-12 schools PDF | School Safety.gov
Helping your child stop bullying: A guide for parents PDF | Australian Institute of Family Studies
Additional Information
Are you being bullied? How to deal with bullies | STOMP Out Bullying
Bullying and cyberbullying | National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Bullying prevention | Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
Bullying prevention | Children’s Safety Network
Bullying prevention: Resources for families and educators | National Association of School Psychologists
Bullying prevention resources for K-12 youth, families, and educators | PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Bullying solutions for all ages | Kidpower International
Bullying: What is it and how to stop it | Unicef
Dealing with adult bullies | Psych Professionals
Dealing with bullying | Nemours Foundation
Get help now | Stop Bullying.gov
Helping your child stop bullying: A guide for parents | Australian Institute of Family Studies
Prevention: Learn how to identify bullying and stand up to it safely | Stop Bullying.gov
Who is most at risk of being bullied — and what can we do about it? | Kids Included Together