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. Bullying is associated with negative outcomes for those who are bullied, including substance use, suicide, and impacts on physical and mental health. There are several reasons behind school violence; in some cases, being the victim of bullying could play a contributing role.

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. Members of the school community can also download this SchoolSafety.gov infographic for an overview of bullying, strategies to consider to help identify, prevent, and address bullying, and a sampling of resources.

Webpage

Prevent Bullying

Department of Health and Human Services

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 Education, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice

This interagency website provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how schools and individuals can prevent and respond to bullying.

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.

Webpage

Tips for Teachers on Cyberbullying

Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice

This webpage provides information for teachers, school personnel, and staff to identify warning signs a child is being cyberbullied or is cyberbullying, as well as strategies to prevent and address it.

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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.

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Report

Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2022

Department of Education and Department of Justice, 2023

This annual report examines crime occurring in schools and colleges and covers topics such as victimization, bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, the presence of security staff at school, availability and student use of drugs and alcohol, student perceptions of personal safety at school, and criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions. It presents data on crime at school from the perspectives of students, teachers, principals, and the general population from an array of sources.

Program

Safe Online Surfing

Department of Justice

This educational program helps children learn about online safety and digital citizenship. It offers interactive games that cover topics such as cyberbullying, online threats, and digital etiquette.

Fact Sheet

#StartTheConversation: Cyberbullying

Third Party, 2022

This fact sheet provides an overview of cyberbullying, including signs to look for, potential effects, and tips for talking to children about their online engagement.