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From all of us at PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Highlights
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Get involved in this month long campaign uniting a nation to take action at the local level to prevent bullying -and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion- in schools, communities and online.
- Order the 5-poster series to display at school or in the community
- Access the Spookley the Square Pumpkin digital teacher toolkit
- Register your school or organization as a Champion Against Bullying
- Color our virtual world with a collection of downloadable promotional images
During these challenging times, PACER is committed to being a valuable online resource for students, educators, and families.
- Email us with your questions at [email protected]
- Take the pledge to help create a world which is kinder, more accepting, and more inclusive
- Share your kind actions or ideas while social distancing to #StayKindTogether + tag us at @PACER_NBPC
Covid-19, Distance Learning, and Cyberbullying Infographics
Distance Learning ideas
- Visit the online library of NBPC’s free resources to engage your students or children in social and emotional learning.
- New! - Access ALL-IN, a free online bullying prevention module now adapted for distance learning options for K-12 students
- Encourage younger students to submit their questions to “Ask Carmen,” a member of the “Club Crew” who knows a lot about bullying and gives great advice to kids
- Watch the videos featuring authors from the NBPC Book Club reading their stories
Unity Day Posters
Encourage your community to wear and share orange in support of bullying prevention with a free 24’ x 36” poster to display in your school, home or community.
Win Prizes for the Classroom
Students with Solutions, sponsored by Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Generation®, is an initiative for students to share their creative interpretation of what it means to be intentional with acts of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. All entries are eligible to win prizes for the classroom. Open to grades K-12 through December 31, 2020.
Include Someone, Make a Difference
A campaign, created in partnership with Cartoon Network’s Stop Bullying: Speak Up initiative, to inspire kids across the country to include someone to stop bullying before it starts.
Features
Resource Kit
Order the “Create a World Without Bullying” resource kit which contains print materials for at least 50 participants.
Kids Against Bullying
website
Innovative, educational website for elementary school students to learn, engage in activities, and be inspired to advocate for self and others.
Teens Against Bullying
website
A website created by and for middle and high school students, with ideas to address bullying, be heard, and lead change in an important social cause.
Questions Answered
You asked, we answered! Response options include images, 60-second snapshot, longer articles, video and poll.
Students With Disabilities
A comprehensive overview of addressing and preventing bullying and harassment of students with disabilities.
ALL IN
Free online, year round toolkit with a new classroom lesson each week! Create environments in which each student is INcluded, INvested and INvolved.
I Care Because
Bulling isnt right and people can really get hurt by bulling.I recently had a incident were i tried to get a boy to come fight my friend because of things he had said.But afterwards i realized that it wazent the correct thing to do because someone could have seriously gotten hurt.I can tell you from my experiecne if this ever happens to you to just stay out of the situation because you can get in trouble or someone can get hurt.
Gavin, 12, cumberland,marlyland
I remember being bullied through grade school and High school and always feeling alone. I never knew who my real friends are and who i could trust. I always felt like people who were not bullying me openly pushing me against walls or calling me names were talking about me behind my back and most of the time I was right. Being bullied affected my friendships today not being able to trust anyone and now i don`t let anyone close to me because i don`t want to go through pain again all of this came from being bullied. I don`t want anyone to go through this kids should be able to not worry about who`s talking about them and i hope one day they never will.
Justin, 18, Pennsylvania
I used to get bullied just about everyday up until high school. It hurts to be picked on and taunted for so long and not know how to deal with it. I finally started sticking up for myself in the 11th grade. I went alot of years depressed and upset but I wrote all my problems out and that somehow helped me release pain. So please stop bullying because its just not cool plus you wouldn't want someone to bully you.
Chelsea, 18, nc
all people should have a dream. People should not be bullied because of the the way they look or act. Your life is yours and you should follow your heart, and not pay attention to what other people think of you. You were given a life to to do what you do best and impact the world. Other people are going to try to bring you down, but you can stand firm in knowing you are special and you do matter. Each person in this world has a purpose so don't let other people change you. You have to be you.
Elizabeth , 13, Indiana
Videos
PACERTalks about Bullying - Season 3
We are thrilled to return for another season with more videos featuring interviews, stories, and informational content. New this season will be the feature “Ask Us” in which we will respond to questions from students around the world.
Documents
Notifying the School About Bullying — Using a Template LetterPACER Center has created template letters that parents may use as a guide for writing a letter to their child’s school. These letters contain standard language and “fill in the blank” spaces so the letter can be customized for your child’s situation.
Version for a Student with a 504 Plan (Word Doc | Pdf) |
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“What You Can Do”This 4-part handout series provides comprehensive information for students and adults about how to help someone who is experiencing bullying, as well as how to address bullying in the community. |
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Downloads
- Student Action Plan Against Bullying
- Parent and Educator Guide to Using the Student Action Plan Against Bullying
- Common Views about Bullying
- Cyberbullying: What Parents Should Know
- Elementary School Students - Bullying 101: The Club Crew’s Guide to Bullying Prevention
- Middle and High School Students – Bullying 101: Guide for Middle and High School Students
- What if Your Child IS the One Showing Bullying Behavior?
- Kids Against Bullying Classroom Activity Book (color | black and white )
See our spanish translations section to find out what informational handouts are available.
Support Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion for All Students
Become a Champion Against Bullying
Join the hundreds of nonprofits, schools, and community groups that collaborate directly with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center by using and sharing our bullying prevention resources in their communities.
Survey Monkey Contributes to NBPC
Sign up and you will receive surveys by e-mail from SurveyMonkey customers who need your opinion. For every survey you take, SurveyMonkey will donate 50 cents to PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, plus you'll get a chance to win $100 in an instant win game.
