Join the Webinar Promising Strategies to Prevent Student Harassment and Bullying Behavior (US Department of Education)

Join the webinar Promising Strategies to Prevent Student Harassment and Bullying Behavior - Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and almost 1 in 5 students experiences bullying in schools. Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a role to play in preventing bullying. They can:

• Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it safely. Tell kids bullying is unacceptable. Make sure kids know how to get help.

• Keep the lines of communication open. Check in with kids often. Listen to them. Know their friends, ask about school, and understand their concerns.

• Encourage kids to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior.

• Model how to treat others with kindness and respect.  As part of this year's National Bullying Prevention Month, be sure to check out these other great resources from the Department of Education:

• Training: Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment in Our Nation's Classrooms - National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments

• Resources to help educational institutions prevent hate-based threats and bullying - Best Practices Clearinghouse

• Resources for bullying based on race, ethnicity, national origin & religion and LGBTQI+ identity