Anti-Bullying Resources
BAND Against Bullying was created in 2012 as a dignity themed inter-school performing arts competition to: Raise community awareness of bullying related issues and empower youth to be advocates of change; and Raise funds to support bullying prevention and intervention efforts in the community.
An organization supporting student ‘Upstanders’ working to save the lives of their bullied peers and build kinder communities using Empathy, Education and the Arts!
Bloom Foundation provides social-emotional learning programs to help middle and high school students grow from bullying.
The Bully Free Program mission is to promote a sense of belonging and acceptance of all individuals and to promote the Golden Rule through quality materials, workshops, presentations, and Web resources.
Consumer Notice is a consumer advocacy organization dedicated to providing reliable health and safety information.
The Cybersmile Foundation is committed to helping everyone realize their true potential by supporting those affected, changing negative behaviors, and through education – preparing this and further generations for a safe and positive digital future.
A nationally recognized organization that educates and empowers youth to stand up for themselves and their peers by building a community where everyone is included, no matter their differences.
Early Childhood Education Degrees shares the types of bullying, some of the common effects in childhood, and tips on how to prevent it from happening.
An organization structured around four guiding principles which include Ethical training practices, Ethical conduct toward practices and performance, Ethical conduct toward professional colleagues, and Ethical conduct toward community.
Uplifting, empowering, and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
An internationally recognized nonprofit organization that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying through their global movement, documentary film, in-school assemblies and educational curriculums.
A non-profit foundation that provides direct anti-bullying services, education, and support to students, families, and school administrators.
An organization dedicated to measure and improve the climate for learning in schools to help children realize their fullest potential as individuals and as engaged members of society.
A San Francisco based non-profit organization that trains schools on how to leverage student empathy to stop bullying and cyberbullying. The non-punitive No Bully System has created bully-free campuses for over 270,000 students.
The Clemson University website for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) is focused on bullying prevention research, OBPP training information, ongoing programming and training support of certified Olweus Trainer-Consultants and Coaches.
Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center actively leads social change to prevent childhood bullying, so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online.
Public Justice pursues high impact lawsuits to combat social and economic injustice, protect the Earth’s sustainability, and challenge predatory corporate conduct and government abuses.
Your mental, emotional, and physical health are just as unique and important as you are. The Recovery Village shares how to understand depression and its effects.
The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake is one of Colorado’s leading addiction and mental health disorder treatment facilities. They share how and Why Bullying Leads to Addiction In Kids.
The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) works to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users. SMVLC seeks to get social media companies to elevate consumer safety to the forefront of their economic analysis and design safer platforms that protect users from foreseeable harm.
Bringing awareness to bullying and the real devastation it causes. Stand For The Silent runs solely off generous donations from those who support our mission.
Dedicated to changing the culture for all students, STOMP Out Bullying works to reduce & prevent bullying, cyberbullying & other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, LGBTQ+ discrimination, racism & hatred, & deter violence in schools, online & across the country.
StopBullying.gov provides information on what bullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
An organization raising awareness and supporting families and children who are being impacted by bully-related issues in their school or community.
Dedicated to increasing awareness and knowledge about bullying and bullying prevention. Friends Colorado does this by providing education and tools to youth sports clubs, schools, and other organizations.
vpnMentor has put together a hefty list of statistics on all things school crime. They cover the prevalence of school shootings, violence, bullying, the effect of COVID-19, and much more.
Addiction Resources
AddictionHelp.com is the only addiction and mental health website founded by a board-certified addiction specialist, a long-time recovering addict, and the spouse of an addict. They provide reliable information about addiction and recovery to guide addicts and their loved ones to a happier, healthier life.
SUPE is a nonprofit organization providing education and resources to prevent substance use. This interactive drug education platform is for individuals of all ages.
Statistics
Based on the 2022 Student Reports of Bullying: Results From the 2022 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey published by the National Center for Educational Statistics at the Institute of Education Sciences, here are some key statistics on bullying among U.S. students in grades 6–12.
- Overall Prevalence: 19% of students reported being bullied during the 2021–22 school year.
- By Gender: 22% of female students and 17% of male students reported being bullied.
- By Grade Level: Bullying was more prevalent in middle school (26%) compared to high school (16%).
- Cyberbullying: Among those bullied, 28% of females and 14% of males experienced cyberbullying.
- Repeated Bullying: 12% of students reported being repeatedly bullied by someone more powerful.
- Negative Self-Perception: 38% of bullied students reported negative feelings about themselves.
- Academic Impact: 27% of bullied students reported negative effects on their schoolwork.
- Social Relationships: 24% reported negative effects on relationships with family and friends.
- Physical Health: 19% reported negative effects on their physical health due to bullying.
- Reporting to Adults: 44% of bullied students notified an adult at school about the incident.
- Frequency of Bullying: Students bullied more than 10 days in the school year were more likely (59%) to report the incidents.
- Types of Bullying: The most common types were being the subject of rumors (13%) and being made fun of, called names, or insulted (12%).
- Physical Bullying: 5% reported being pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on.
- Exclusion: 4% reported being excluded from activities on purpose.