If you are experiencing some type of bullying, you are not alone. This page provides useful information and tips to identify bullying and stop it. Please reach out to your school counseling department for help. For instructions to view this page in Spanish, click on en Español.
Families Connected Resources
SBFC blogs on bullying by teens and experts
Fighting Bullying from Within by Joan Jenkins Stein, Esq.
My 5th Grade Experience— Harmless Boy-Teasing or Bullying? by Marina Way
Why ‘Kill Them with Kindness’ Doesn’t Always Work by Jillian Reed
Forgiveness— Part II of Why ‘Kill Them with Kindness’ Doesn’t Always Work by Jillian Reed
National Resources
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National articles
Conflict vs. Bullying, What’s the Difference? (Pacer.com - click on link or image)
What Kids Can Do (StopBullying.gov)
What is Cyberbullying (StopBullying.gov)
10 Ways to Deal When You’re Being Bullied (Aija Mayrock - Author of The Survival Guide to Bullying)
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Bullying (TeensHealth)
National resources
It’s easy to feel powerless or alone when faced with bullying. Whether you’ve been a victim, a bystander, or a bully, you can transform your school into a safe and caring community for you and your peers. The Bully Project provides many tools to empower you to make change in your school or youth group!
Tools and tips to help you and your friends deal with bullies (stopbullying.gov)