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Report an instance of bullying

Suspected bullying should always be taken seriously. Students who are being bullied are put in a scary situation, and some may think that reporting a bully will make the situation worse.

Thanks to the Bully Prevention program employed in Pueblo School District 60 and school districts across Colorado and the nation, instances of bullying often get resolved in a safe, confidential way that protects and enriches all parties involved.

Yes, it might be scary to report bullying. It might feel like you or your child has no hope of correcting the situation. But give the bully prevention-intervention approach a chance!

To report an instance of bullying, follow these steps:

Ask yourself: Is it bullying?

This is the hardest question to ask yourself. But is the situation truly considered "bullying"?

Sometimes, simple “peer conflict” is confused for bullying, and it’s important for parents to discern the difference.

A good rule of thumb is to evaluate who has the power in the situation. If there’s equal power in the relationship, it’s considered “peer conflict,” which is similar to what adults deal with in the workplace or in families.

If there is an imbalance of power, though, it could be “bullying.” If you’re in doubt, find out more about the difference between conflict and bullying.
Discuss solutions with your child
What if my child is the target of cyberbullying?

Sometimes, cyberbullying is the worst type of bullying to experience, the hardest to report, and the hardest to stop, since teens are constantly interacting with social media.

Oftentimes, though, the impacts of cyberbullying will overflow into school and should be addressed when possible.

It's a bit tricky to report cyberbullying, though, especially if students are being bullied through private messaging apps.

If possible, take screenshots or print electronic or digital messages to share with the school when reporting the situation. On applications like Snapchat, the bully will get notified if you take a screenshot of the conversation, so keep that in mind. One solution is to have somebody else take a photo of the Snapchat conversation, using that photo alongside any other screenshots when making a report.

Take screenshots or print electronic or digital messages to share with the school when reporting the situation.

Cyberbullying is often harder for parents to address with their child, especially if parents aren’t familiar with the social media landscape. Parents are encouraged to follow these tips about cyberbullying in addition to reporting the incident.
Tell a counselor

If you want to report an instance of bullying, tell a school counselor.

Not only will they be able to help emotionally support the child being bullied in a safe and confidential environment, but they could suggest solutions that would solve the problem, using the techniques of the No Bully Program. It is up to the student and his or her parent whether or not to use the No Bully Program’s set of solutions.
Meet with a No Bully "implementation coach"
Create a 'solution team' and 'panel of peers'
More questions?

Report an instance of bullying

Ask yourself: Is it bullying?

Discuss solutions with your child

What if my child is the target of cyberbullying?

Tell a counselor

Meet with a No Bully "implementation coach"

Create a 'solution team' and 'panel of peers'

More questions?