Resources

Parents and students interested in learning more about bullying prevention and intervention can consult the following resources:

• NoBully.org - Originators of the program District 60 employs to combat bullying and enhance school culture.
• StopBullying.gov - A U.S. Federal Governmental program designed to give students and parents the tools to combat bullying
• Cyberbullying resources (Common Sense Media) - Questions and answers about cyberbullying for every age group.
• CYBERBULLYING.ORG (Cyberbullying Research Center): The Cyberbullying Research Center offers resources for parents, such as CYBERBULLYING WARNING SIGNS to watch for; tips on how to prevent cyberbullying; what to do when your child is cyberbullied; and what to do when your child cyberbullies others.
• SAFE2TELL: provides a safe and easy way to anonymously report any threatening behaviors or activities endangering themselves or someone they know. 

Resources for Parents/Guardians

• StopBullying.gov: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/what-you-can-do#parents 
• PACER: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/parents/definition-impact-roles.asp
• Cyberbullying Research Center: https://cyberbullying.org/resources/parents 
   

Resources for Students

• Safe2Tell
• StopBullying.gov
• ONE Colorado
• Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Family Engagement and Bully Prevention

Evidence and best practices indicate that when parents and guardians are engaged in school-based bully prevention efforts there is a significant reduction in bullying incidence.

What you can do as a parent/guardian according to StopBullying.gov:
Act early and fast: Recognize the warning signs that your child is involved in bullying. They could be bullied, bullying others, or witnessing bullying. If your child is at immediate risk of harming himself or others, get help right away.

• Learn what bullying is and what it is not: Understanding what bullying is. The first step in forming a plan to prevent or respond to bullying with your child. You can also learn about:

• • The frequency of bullying;
  • Who is at risk for being bullied and bullying others; and
  • The effects of bullying
  • Cyberbullying often requires different strategies than in-person bullying.  Learn how to work with your kids to prevent cyberbullying and how to respond when it occurs.

Talk to your child: Opening lines of communication before your child is involved in bullying makes it easier for them to tell you when something happens. It is also important to work with a school to help prevent bullying before it starts. The frequency of bullying; Who is at risk for being bullied and bullying others; and the effects of bullying