Stand Up Against Bullying

About 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:

• Verbal bullying - teasing, name-calling, inappropriate sexual comments, taunting, threatening to cause harm
• Social bullying - hurting someone's reputation or relationships, leaving someone out on purpose, telling others not to be friends with someone, spreading rumors about someone
• Physical bullying - hurting a person's body or possessions, hitting/kicking/pinching, spitting, tripping/pushing, taking or breaking someone's things, making mean or rude hand gestures

Resources & Help

If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are resources available to help. You are not alone, and help is available.

Where to Get Help:

• Talk to a trusted adult - teacher, counselor, parent, or coach
• National Bullying Prevention Center: 1-800-XXX-XXXX
• StopBullying.gov - website with resources for students, parents, and educators
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Take Action Against Bullying

Everyone has a role to play in preventing bullying. Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or community member, there are concrete steps you can take to create a kinder, more inclusive environment.

How You Can Help:

• Speak up when you see bullying happening
• Include others who might be left out
• Report bullying to trusted adults
• Be kind and respectful to everyone
• Start or join an anti-bullying club at your school