Safety in Schools: Bullying
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Report Bullying
Use this form to report in-school bullying. After we receive the report, we will then contact the school to make them aware of the situation. We will also offer to speak at the school as well as send resources for the teens there.
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Only will take reports for teens and kids in elementary school, middle school, and high school in the US or Canada
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Teens, Parents, and Educators/School Staff can send reports
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Report must include details surrounding the bullying and/or abuse
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Please do NOT submit a report over one incident. Please only submit reports for ongoing bullying. For one incident, please contact your school district.
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All reports have to be submitted with your name and information, however when we contact the school, the report will remain anonymous.
Preventing Bullying in Schools
Warning Signs of Bullying:
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unexplainable injuries
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decreased self esteem
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lost or destroyed clothing, electronics, or jewelry
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sudden loss of friends or friend groups
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difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
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declining grades and/or loss of interest in schoolwork
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loss of interest in clubs, sports, music, and school related activities
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feeling helpless or hopeless for the future and in school
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self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home and/or harming themselves
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feeling sick or faking illness to get out of going to school
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changes in eating habits that seem to occur suddenly and/or only at school
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changes with the teen in social situations, such as with social anxiety
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talking about suicide and/or having suicidal thoughts
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Types of Bullying:
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lying and spreading rumors
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playing nasty jokes to embarrass another person
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mimicking another person for the sole purpose of humiliating them
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hurtful texts or emails directed at another teenager or child
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encouraging others to ignore another person in class or in a friend group
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name calling, insults, teasing, intimidation
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damaging someone's social reputation
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deliberately excluding others online
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gossiping about other teenagers
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racist or homophobic remarks
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making posts on social media to damage another teens' reputation
Helping Bullied Teens in Schools
Why Some Teens Don't Speak Up
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bullying can make a child feel helpless or hopeless for the future
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some teens want to handle bullying on their own so they aren't seen as weak by their friends
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they may fear being seen as a tattletale
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teens may have been threatened by the bully and may be fearful of backlash if they tell the school what the bully is doing
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bullying can be a humiliating experience and some teens or children might not be comfortable telling other people about their situation, especially if rumors are being told about them
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they feel socially isolated and/or unaccepted
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kids may fear being rejected
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they may not have a good home life or friend group and feel as they have no one to turn to
How to Help Prevent Bullying:
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internet research such as looking up types of bullying and how to prevent it
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presentations in the classroom such as projects and speeches on how teens can work together to stop bullying
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discussions about bullying, especially about reporting bullying and where teens can go for help if they are being bullied
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writing/drawing/listening to music can all help teens calm down if they are experiencing anxiety due to being bullied
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have the school host a parents night where parents can share their concerns regarding bullying in their child's school
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contact the school if you believe your child is being bullied
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talk to your teenager or child directly about your concerns and let them know that you're there for them
Keeping Teens Safe Online
Most trustworthy people and companies will never ask for your personal information, especially if you don't know them at all.
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Think carefully before you create passwords. Don't use names, birth dates, or other personal information in your passwords.
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Don't send money to anyone you met online, no matter what the situation is. Online scammers are everywhere nowadays. If it seems to good to be true, then it probably is.
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We encourage teachers and schools to discuss internet safety and how it can impact the community. One small talk in class can make all the difference to teens who are in need of help.
Online Safety
Helpline Center
Working
Through
bullying
Bullying can be a life altering event for many teenagers, but you aren't alone. There are many things that you can get yourself involved in to keep your mind off of the stresses you are experiencing as a teenager. Some of these things include sports, music, writing, hiking, reading,
and much more!
Helpline Center
Our Helpline and Resource Center is available most weekdays and on weekends for select hours. The Helpline is available for teens, parents, and educators who need assistance, education, and/or resources for teen suicide, dating abuse, bullying, human trafficking, and other teen related issues.