Bullying and Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying

Physical Bullying

Verbal Bullying

Create a safer school environment by addressing bullying and cyberbullying.

Bullying and cyberbullying threaten students’ physical and emotional safety and can impact their social and academic success at school. There are several reasons behind school violence; in some cases, being the victim of bullying could play a contributing role.

In a 2017 study about bullying, 20 percent of students aged 12-18 said they were bullied at school. Thirty-four percent of youth report being cyberbullied in their lifetime. Bullying is associated with negative outcomes for those who are bullied, including substance use, suicide, and impacts on physical and mental health.

Everyone at school can work together to create an environment where bullying is not acceptable. Districts and schools should adopt policies to help prevent bullying and cyberbullying, such as school climate initiatives and support for digital citizenship and positive character development. Procedures for monitoring student behavior in school and online can help schools identify at-risk behaviors and provide interventions before they create safety issues.

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Featured Resources

These resources are a starting point for learning about bullying and cyberbullying. Use these resources to help implement anti-bullying initiatives at your school.

Webpage

Prevent Bullying

Department of Health and Human Services, October 2018

This website provides information to the general public on bullying, such as definitions of bullying and tools to prevent bullying in schools.

Webpage

StopBullying.gov

Department of Health and Human Services

This webpage contains resources for youth, parents, schools and others to better understand bullying and cyberbullying, including the warning signs, those particularly at risk, and prevention tips.

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All Bullying and Cyberbullying Resources

The federal government identified additional resources that highlight strategies for school safety. Use these resources to learn more about bullying and cyberbullying.

Virtual Training Program

Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation’s Classrooms

Department of Education, 2018

This training for teachers, school administrators and school districts is made up of two modules to address bullying in classrooms. Specifically, it is designed to assist teachers in cultivating meaningful relationships with students while creating a positive climate in the classroom.

Fact Sheet

Technology and Youth: Protecting your Child from Electronic Aggression

Department of Health and Human Services

This fact sheet provides a general overview on what comprises electronic aggression, and what parents and caregivers can do to address it and help prevent it.

Report

Social Bullying: Correlates, Consequences, and Prevention

Department of Education

This report describes how social bullying is defined, what distinguishes it from other types of aggression, how commonly it occurs in schools, and what factors contribute to social bullying involvement.