Anti Bully Resources

What is Bullying?

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.

Types of Bullying

Cyber

Cyber bullying is tormenting, threatening, harassing, humiliating, embarrassing or otherwise targeting another person by sending or posting insulting messages or pictures using the Internet, social media sites like Facebook/ Instagram/ Snapchat, or through cell phones.

Physical

Physical bullying, or bullying with aggressive physical intimidation, involves repeated hitting, kicking, tripping, blocking, pushing, and touching in unwanted and inappropriate ways.

Psychological or Emotional

Psychological or Emotional bullying involves the repeated and intentional use of words or actions which can cause psychological harm. Examples include intimidation, manipulation and stalking.

Social Exclusion

Social Exclusion, or Relational bullying, involves deliberately preventing someone from joining or being part of a group.

Verbal

Verbal bullying, or bullying with cruel spoken words, involves ongoing name-calling, threatening, and making disrespectful comments about someone's attributes (appearance, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, etc.)

Bullying Resources

Bullying is a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students. The resources listed below can be valuable tools for students, educators, parents, and community members who are looking to educate themselves on how to effectively deal with bullying and how to prevent it from occurring.

Bullying Prevention Resources | Committee for ChildrenBullying prevention resources: What bullying is, Who is affected by it, and What you, your school, and your community can do to prevent it.

You Have the Power to Prevent BullyingCommittee for Children is teaming up once again with bullying prevention superhero Captain Compassion® in support of National Bullying Prevention Month.