National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention

Bullying is intentional and persistent aggressive behavior. It can include physical violence, teasing and name-calling, and intimidation. It is a particular form of violence that requires specific interventions. For other information on violence prevention and school safety see the Resource Pages on

Preventing Bullying In Schools and the Community
This fact sheet explores bullying, its victims, perpetrators, and consequences, as well as how schools and communities can prevent bullying.

The Stop Bullying Now Campaign (http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers educational materials for youth, parents, educators, and health professionals. The Stop Bullying Now/Take A Stand, Lend A Hand site features songs, games, and 12 “webisodes” about bullying, as well information on what children can do if they are bullied, witness bullying, or feel they might be bullying others. A section of the site titled What Adults Can Do features materials and information on bullying prevention, public service announcements, information on cyberbullying, Webcasts and podcasts of workshops, and information for educators and families. The What Adults Can Do section of the Web site is also available in Spanish.

About Bullying (National Mental Health Information Center)
(http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/aboutbullying.asp)
This resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) includes information and resources for a number of audiences, including parents, grandparents, and caregivers; educators, administrators, and guidance counselors; mental health professionals and other health care; community organizations and law enforcement; and children and teens. Other resources on this site include video public service announcements on bullying and a compendium of bullying research.

The Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life (IFNL) (http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/ifnl/index.htm) offers technical assistance and materials on bullying prevention. IFNL can be reached by telephone at (864) 656-6271.

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/) has been identified as an Exemplary Program by SAMHSA. In the United States, the Institute of Family and Neighborhood Life at Clemson University provides training and technical assistance for this program. Their Web site includes materials to help schools understand and implement the Olweus Program.

Web-based Courses and Workshops

The ABC's of Bullying: Addressing, Blocking, and Curbing School Aggression (http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov/bully/bully_intro_pg1.htm) is an online course available through the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's (CSAP) Prevention Pathways Web site. The ABC's of Bullying examines the causes and effects of bullying, prevention techniques and programs, screening, treatment options, and legal/ethical issues surrounding bullying. The course qualifies for Continuing Education Units and is intended for health and mental health practitioners, educators, and parents.

School Safety Centers

A number of state departments of education have funded state school safety centers that provide technical assistance and resources on school safety and security, violence prevention, bullying, emergency preparedness and response, and how schools and law enforcement agencies can work together. While technical assistance is usually only available to schools and districts located in the same state as the safety center, many of the other resources and publications are available to anyone. A linked list of school safety centers can be found at (http://www.ncpc.org/programs/be-safe-and-sound-campaign/state-school-safety-centers).

Publications Available Online from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence

CSPV at the University of Colorado (http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/index.html) offers a number of publications on bullying and bullying prevention. These include fact sheets (available at http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/publications/factsheets/safeschools/FS-SC07.pdf ) on

Publications Available Online from ERIC

The Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse (http://eric.ed.gov) features a large number of documents on bullying and bullying prevention. The documents described below can be found by using the ERIC search engine and the ERIC Number, which is included in parentheses after the author’s name. ERIC includes a large number of older resources on bullying, as well as abstracts of articles published in the professional literature.

Other Publications Available Online

Educational Forum On Youth Bullying
(http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/39/youthbullying.pdf)
Chicago: American Medical Association, 2002
Proceedings of a forum on bullying, including a principal address on Addressing Youth Bullying Behaviors by Dr. Susan Limber, responses to Dr. Limber’s remarks by an expert panel and audience members, and a bibliography of the research literature.

Schoolwide Prevention of Bullying (http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/
custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_
SearchValue_0=ED461175&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=eric_accno&accno=ED461175)
Portland, OR: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, 2001
This booklet provides an introduction to the research on bullying, preventing bullying in schools, what parents, teachers, and counselors can do to prevent bullying, and case studies of a number of school-based bullying prevention initiatives.

Tackling the Schoolyard Bully: Combining Policymaking With Prevention (http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/schoolyard.htm) by Finessa Ferrell-Smith.
Washington, DC: National Conference of State Legislatures, 2006
This report focuses on bullying and legislative responses to bullying. However, much of the policy focus will be useful for those creating bullying policies for districts or schools.

Resources for Parents

What Adults Can Do: Family Corner
(http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adult/indexAdult.asp?area=familycorner)
This resource from the Stop Bullying Now Campaign includes information on bullying, recognizing the signs of bullying, cyberbullying, talking to children who may be bullied or bullying others, talking to educators at a child’s school about bullying, and working with the community to prevent bullying.

Bullying (http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Bullying&section=Facts+for+Families)
A resource from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology.

Helping Kids Deal with Bullies
(http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html).
This online publication by the KidsHealth project of the Nemours Foundation is also available in Spanish.

Bullying Prevention: Recommendations for Parents
(http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/publications/factsheets/safeschools/FS-SC09.pdf )
This Safe Schools Fact Sheet from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence including information on bullying, recognizing if a child is being bullied or bullying others, and suggestions for parents about responding to bullying.

Cyberbullying (http://www.ncpc.org/parents/cyberbullying.php)
This section of the National Crime Prevention Council’s Web site includes basic information available on cyberbullying, including a pamphlet on “Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts” and a list of acronyms commonly used in chat rooms and instant messaging.

Stop Cyberbullying (http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html)
This comprehensive Web site on cyberbullying and cyberbullying prevention includes information for parents, schools, law enforcement, and children (categorized by age group). It includes information on the psychology of cyberbullying, technology (including instant messaging, blogs, Web sites, email, and cellphones), and how parents and schools can take action to prevent or intervene in cyberbullying.


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		Home --> Resources --> Resource Pages --> Bullying and Bullying Prevention Bullying is intentional and persistent aggressive behavior. It can include physical violence, teasing and name-calling, and intimidation. It is a particular form of violence that requires specific interventions. For other information on violence prevention and school safety see the Resource Pages on Violence Prevention for Schools School Safety/Security and Law Enforcement Preparing for and Responding to Crises in Schools Juvenile Justice Center Briefs Preventing Bullying In Schools and the Community This fact sheet explores bullying, its victims, perpetrators, and consequences, as well as how schools and communities can prevent bullying. Web sites The Stop Bullying Now Campaign (http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp) sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers educational materials for youth, parents, educators, and health professionals. The Stop Bullying Now/Take A Stand, Lend A Hand site features songs, games, and 12 “webisodes” about bullying, as well information on what children can do if they are bullied, witness bullying, or feel they might be bullying others. A section of the site titled What Adults Can Do features materials and information on bullying prevention, public service announcements, information on cyberbullying, Webcasts and podcasts of workshops, and information for educators and families. The What Adults Can Do section of the Web site is also available in Spanish. About Bullying (National Mental Health Information Center) (http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/aboutbullying.asp) This resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) includes information and resources for a number of audiences, including parents, grandparents, and caregivers; educators, administrators, and guidance counselors; mental health professionals and other health care; community organizations and law enforcement; and children and teens. Other resources on this site include video public service announcements on bullying and a compendium of bullying research. The Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life (IFNL) (http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/ifnl/index.htm) offers technical assistance and materials on bullying prevention. IFNL can be reached by telephone at (864) 656-6271. Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/) has been identified as an Exemplary Program by SAMHSA. In the United States, the Institute of Family and Neighborhood Life at Clemson University provides training and technical assistance for this program. Their Web site includes materials to help schools understand and implement the Olweus Program. Web-based Courses and Workshops The ABC's of Bullying: Addressing, Blocking, and Curbing School Aggression (http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov/bully/bully_intro_pg1.htm) is an online course available through the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's (CSAP) Prevention Pathways Web site. The ABC's of Bullying examines the causes and effects of bullying, prevention techniques and programs, screening, treatment options, and legal/ethical issues surrounding bullying. The course qualifies for Continuing Education Units and is intended for health and mental health practitioners, educators, and parents. School Safety Centers A number of state departments of education have funded state school safety centers that provide technical assistance and resources on school safety and security, violence prevention, bullying, emergency preparedness and response, and how schools and law enforcement agencies can work together. While technical assistance is usually only available to schools and districts located in the same state as the safety center, many of the other resources and publications are available to anyone. A linked list of school safety centers can be found at (http://www.ncpc.org/programs/be-safe-and-sound-campaign/state-school-safety-centers). Publications Available Online from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence CSPV at the University of Colorado (http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/index.html) offers a number of publications on bullying and bullying prevention. These include fact sheets (available at http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/publications/factsheets/safeschools/FS-SC07.pdf ) on Bullying Prevention: An Overview of Bullying Bullying Prevention: Recommendations for Schools Bullying Prevention: Recommendations for Parents Bullying Prevention: Recommendations for Kids Bully Proofing Your School Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Publications Available Online from ERIC The Educational Resources Information Clearinghouse (http://eric.ed.gov) features a large number of documents on bullying and bullying prevention. The documents described below can be found by using the ERIC search engine and the ERIC Number, which is included in parentheses after the author’s name. ERIC includes a large number of older resources on bullying, as well as abstracts of articles published in the professional literature. Bullying in Early Adolescence: The Role of the Peer Group by Dorothy Espelage (ED471912). This ERIC Digest summarizes the role of the peer group in middle school bullying. A Spanish-language version of this document is also available on the ERIC Web site. Bullying In Schools: Problem-Oriented Guides for Police Series by Rana Sampson (ED481473). This comprehensive guide discusses how police can help prevent bullying in schools. Preventing Bullying by Linda Lumsden (ED463563). This ERIC Digest summarizes what is known about bullying and bullying prevention, as well as what peers and schools can do to prevent bullying. Other Publications Available Online Educational Forum On Youth Bullying (http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/39/youthbullying.pdf) Chicago: American Medical Association, 2002 Proceedings of a forum on bullying, including a principal address on Addressing Youth Bullying Behaviors by Dr. Susan Limber, responses to Dr. Limber’s remarks by an expert panel and audience members, and a bibliography of the research literature. Schoolwide Prevention of Bullying (http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/ custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_ SearchValue_0=ED461175&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=eric_accno&accno=ED461175) Portland, OR: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, 2001 This booklet provides an introduction to the research on bullying, preventing bullying in schools, what parents, teachers, and counselors can do to prevent bullying, and case studies of a number of school-based bullying prevention initiatives. Tackling the Schoolyard Bully: Combining Policymaking With Prevention (http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/schoolyard.htm) by Finessa Ferrell-Smith. Washington, DC: National Conference of State Legislatures, 2006 This report focuses on bullying and legislative responses to bullying. However, much of the policy focus will be useful for those creating bullying policies for districts or schools. Resources for Parents What Adults Can Do: Family Corner (http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adult/indexAdult.asp?area=familycorner) This resource from the Stop Bullying Now Campaign includes information on bullying, recognizing the signs of bullying, cyberbullying, talking to children who may be bullied or bullying others, talking to educators at a child’s school about bullying, and working with the community to prevent bullying. Bullying (http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Bullying&section=Facts+for+Families) A resource from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology. Helping Kids Deal with Bullies (http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html). This online publication by the KidsHealth project of the Nemours Foundation is also available in Spanish. Bullying Prevention: Recommendations for Parents (http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/publications/factsheets/safeschools/FS-SC09.pdf ) This Safe Schools Fact Sheet from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence including information on bullying, recognizing if a child is being bullied or bullying others, and suggestions for parents about responding to bullying. Cyberbullying Cyberbullying (http://www.ncpc.org/parents/cyberbullying.php) This section of the National Crime Prevention Council’s Web site includes basic information available on cyberbullying, including a pamphlet on “Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts” and a list of acronyms commonly used in chat rooms and instant messaging. Stop Cyberbullying (http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html) This comprehensive Web site on cyberbullying and cyberbullying prevention includes information for parents, schools, law enforcement, and children (categorized by age group). It includes information on the psychology of cyberbullying, technology (including instant messaging, blogs, Web sites, email, and cellphones), and how parents and schools can take action to prevent or intervene in cyberbullying.








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