Bullying can come in a variety of forms such as verbal,
social or relational, physical and cyberbullying. Quite frequently, when a child experiences a form of
bullying, parents and/or school personnel need assistance in identifying possible solutions. This website provides information to assist students, parents or guardians, educators, and
community members on the topic of bullying.
Resources to Promote Positive School Climates
The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments offers tools, training, and technical assistance to schools, institutions of higher education, families, and communities to contend with many factors that affect the conditions for learning and impede the building and maintenance of safe and supportive learning environments, such as bullying, harassment, and violence;
Stop Bullying serves as a clearinghouse for all federal anti-bullying resources and information about State laws and model policies to stop bullying and protect children
U.S. Department of Education - Educational Resources for Immigrants, Refugees, Asylees and other New Americans
KDE's Bullying Frequently Asked Questions - This document is intended to provide schools and districts guidance with regard to KRS 158.148, which created a formal definition for bullying.
Additional resources about bullying and harassment of students on the basis of race, religion, and national origin include:
U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service, Twenty Plus Things Schools Can Do to Respond to or Prevent Hate Incidents Against Arab-Americans, Muslims, and Sikhs
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Checklist for a Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Harassment
U.S. Department of Justice, Community Relations Service, Programs for Managing School Multicultural Conflict
U.S. Department of Education Resources for Harassment and Discrimination - The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Resources - Federal Laws and Policies
How to Get Help - Resources for Parents and Guardians
Talk about suicide. Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255 if your child is having suicidal thoughts.
988 Lifeline - Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. Suicide Prevention Hotline Number, text or call 988.
Request for Assistance and/or Training
Schools and districts seeking assistance can complete the Request for Assistance and/or Training form. A program consultant will respond in a timely fashion when the request has been submitted.