Prevention: Learn how to identify bullying and stand up to it safely
Stop Bullying on the Spot
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.
Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.
Training
Discover your role in bullying prevention! Learn how to take a public health approach to bullying prevention and earn continuing education credits.
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State Laws & Policies
State and local lawmakers have taken action to prevent bullying and protect children. Find out how your state refers to bullying in its laws and policies.
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What Schools Can Do
School staff can help prevent bullying by establishing and enforcing rules and policies that clearly describe how students are expected to treat each other.
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What Kids Can Do
Are you being bullied? Do you see bullying at your school? There are things you can do to keep yourself and the kids you know safe from bullying.
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If you have done everything you can to resolve the situation and nothing has worked, or someone is in immediate danger, there are ways to get help.
What is Bullying?
Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying.