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Bullying is a behavior that is intentional, repetitive, and hurtful. An imbalance of power exists between the child who is bullying and the intended target.

Overview

PACER Center’s Bullying Prevention Project is for all children, including children with disabilities, and promotes bullying awareness and teaches effective ways to respond to bullying.

Resources include:

Third Annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week--Scheduled for October 5-11, 2008

Teachers, parents and children nationwide are encouraged to increase community awareness about the prevalence and impact of bullying. The third annual week will include the launch of a bullying prevention web site for middle and high school students, activities, contests, classroom tool kits, free bookmarks and much more. Watch for more information on how families, students, schools, organizations and other groups can partner with PACER against bullying.

Kids Against Bullying Web site

PACER has created an animated Web site www.PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org for elementary school students. It is a creative and informative resource to educate students about bullying prevention and provide methods to respond to bullying situations. The site features an animated cast of characters, information, celebrity videos, Webisodes, games, animation, contest and other activities. Parents and professionals will find helpful tips, intervention strategies, and resources for use at home or school.

Resources for Parents and Professionals

Written publications including book, handouts, and curricula.

Bullying Prevention Presentations

Are you a parent looking for more information on bullying prevention for your child? Is your school or organization thinking of organizing a presentation on bullying prevention? Are you considering a staff in-service or an information session for your students? If you are looking for a presenter on the topic of bullying prevention, PACER may be able to help.

















Visit PACER's other sites: National Parent Center Network (ALLIANCE) | Kids Against Bullying | Project C3 | FAPE Project | Minnesota SEACs

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