Bullying, Harassment, & Suicide Prevention Resources

Other Important Links

• Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs 
  This site addresses creating a safe environment for youth with disabilities and federal civil rights laws.
• Bullying at School (PDF)
  This CDE publication addresses bullying behavior and hate-motivated behavior, including definitions, effects, and prevention strategies.
• Cyberbullying - Definition, Prevention, and Reporting 
  Cyberbullying happens when children bully each other through electronic technology. Find out why cyberbullying is different from traditional bullying, what you can do to prevent it, and how you can report it when it happens.
• Cyberbullying Research Center 
  The Cyberbullying Research Center is a clearinghouse of information about cyberbullying among adolescents. It provides information on the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying, as well as resources on how to prevent and respond to online aggression.
• GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) 
  This network provides resources and support for schools to implement effective and age-appropriate anti-bullying programs to improve school climate for all students.
• Massachusetts Bullying Prevention and Intervention Resources 
  Massachusetts law led to the Model Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan and implementation of model practices in school staff professional development in bullying prevention.
• National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE) 
  Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Healthy Students. Bullying is defined as a form of unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and that is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. This site describes physical, verbal, social bullying, and cyberbullying and features resources.
• National Criminal Justice Reference Service 
  Select A-Z Topics, and then select Bullying.
• National Crime Prevention Council 
  The National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation’s leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime.
• National School Safety Center 
  The National School Safety Center (NSSC) serves as an advocate for safe, secure, and peaceful schools worldwide and as a catalyst for the prevention of school crime and violence. The NSSC provides school communities and their school safety partners with quality information, resources including bullying and cyberbullying, consultation, and training services.
• Olweus Bullying Prevention Program 
  The site provides a summary of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program developed by the Olweus Group. It is a comprehensive model that defines bullying/cyberbullying and utilizes annual surveys, classroom curriculum, implementation resources, and training.
• Organizations and Resources that Support Youth
  A list of California organizations providing support to youth and their families who have been subjected to school-related discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying/cyberbullying, including resources for youths affected by gangs, gun violence, and psychological trauma caused by violence at home, school, and in the community.
• PACER National Bullying Prevention Center 
  The organization provides classroom, family, and community resources and materials related to bullying and cyberbullying prevention, activities and events, and stories. Spanish language materials are available 
• Stop Bullying 
  Stopbullying.gov is a national organization that provides information for students and adults defining bullying/cyberbullying, and offering advice on how to address the issues, resources, and materials.
• Teaching Tolerance 
  Teaching Tolerance is a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center. It includes classroom resources and materials on bullying, cyberbullying, and school climate among many other topics related to tolerance.