Intervention & Prevention Programs
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
The most extensively researched and widely implemented school-based bullying prevention program in the world. Includes staff training, classroom rules, and individual interventions.
Second Step: Bullying Prevention Unit
A research-based program for grades K–8 that teaches students skills to recognize, report, and refuse bullying. Includes educator guides and student workbooks.
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center
Free resources for educators, administrators, community organizers, and families including toolkits, activity guides, and awareness campaign materials for Unity Day and beyond.
StopBullying.gov — Prevention at School
Federal guidance on creating safe school environments, training staff, engaging students, and involving parents in bullying prevention efforts.
Restorative Practices in Schools
Frameworks for using restorative circles, conferences, and affective communication to address bullying and rebuild relationships rather than relying solely on punitive measures.
Race-Based & Identity-Based Bullying
Learning for Justice — Anti-Bias Framework
A comprehensive framework with 40 anchor standards across four domains (Identity, Diversity, Justice, Action) to guide anti-bias education in K–12 schools.
Responding to Hate and Bias at School
A guide for educators on how to respond to hate incidents and bias-based bullying, including immediate response protocols, classroom conversations, and long-term strategies.
Addressing Race-Based Traumatic Stress
Resources for school counselors and mental health professionals on identifying and responding to race-based traumatic stress in students who experience racial harassment.
CAIR — Know Your Rights: Muslim Students
A guide for Muslim students and their families on civil rights protections in public schools, including protections against religious harassment and discriminatory discipline.
OECD Bullying in Education Report (2026)
A comprehensive international analysis of bullying prevalence, risk factors, and effective responses, with specific findings on race, immigrant background, and intersecting identities.
Policy, Law & Civil Rights
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act — School Guidance
Official guidance on schools' obligations under Title VI to address race-based harassment and discrimination. Includes complaint procedures and enforcement standards.
Title IX — Sexual Harassment & Bullying
Guidance on how Title IX applies to gender-based bullying and harassment in schools, including obligations for investigation and response.
State Bullying Laws & Policies
A state-by-state map and summary of bullying laws, policies, and regulations, including which states have enumerated protections for specific identity categories.
Filing a Civil Rights Complaint with OCR
Step-by-step guidance for educators, parents, and students on how to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights when a school fails to address harassment or discrimination.
Research & Data
School Crime Supplement to NCVS
The primary federal data source on school crime and bullying, including annual prevalence rates, demographic breakdowns, and trend data for K–12 students.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
Biennial national survey tracking health-risk behaviors among high school students, including bullying victimization and electronic bullying data.
Preventing Bullying Through Science, Policy, and Practice
A landmark 2016 consensus report reviewing the evidence base on bullying prevention, with recommendations for schools, communities, and policymakers.
ProPublica — Education Civil Rights Investigation
Ongoing investigative journalism series documenting the federal government's enforcement (and non-enforcement) of civil rights protections for students.
Crisis Support & Reporting
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text. Students experiencing bullying-related distress can text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
Reporting Bullying to the School
A guide for educators and parents on how to properly document and report bullying incidents, what schools are required to do, and how to escalate when schools fail to act.
Lawyers for Civil Rights
A Boston-based nonprofit providing free legal assistance to students and families who have experienced civil rights violations in schools.
Counselor & Administrator Toolkits
ASCA — Bullying/Harassment Response Toolkit
A comprehensive toolkit for school counselors on identifying bullying, supporting victims, working with perpetrators, and engaging families in the response process.
Trauma-Informed Schools Toolkit
Resources for creating trauma-informed school environments that recognize the impact of bullying and racial harassment on student mental health and academic performance.
Bias Incident Response Protocol
A step-by-step protocol for school administrators on how to respond to bias incidents, including immediate response, investigation, communication, and long-term follow-up.
Creating Safe and Supportive Schools
Federal guidance on building school climates that prevent bullying and support student mental health, with evidence-based recommendations for administrators.
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