Bullying Stops Here

Bridgeport Public Schools Official Anti-Bullying Flyer Stop Bullying on the Spot  When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time.  Parents, school staff, and other adults in the community can help kids prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevention strategy.

Winthrop School Celebrated their 5th Annual “Turn Purple Day for Bullying”

“When Adults Step-Up, Bullies Step Down – Jamie Balisciano, Assistant Principal at Roosevelt School

Teach kids how to identify bullying and how to stand to it safely.

“When Adults Step-Up, Bullies Step Down – Jamie Balisciano, Assistant Principal at Roosevelt School

One in five children in the United States experience bullying where a peer harasses, humiliates, or threatens repeatedly. Bullying can have negative psychological, physical, and academic effects

Bridgeport Public School Central Office Staff celebrated Unity Day by wearing Orange

Students and teachers at Waltersville School chose empathy as a theme during the Middle School Kindness Challenge. They share the impact that mindfulness of words and actions played in making their community more kind.

Wilbur Cross School Staff & Students create an Anti-Bullying Wall to help fight against bullying

High Horizons Magnet hosted a Kindness Adventure Assembly that inspired students to be kind-hearted

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation.

All kids involved in bullying—whether they are bullied, bully others, or see bullying can be affected. It is important to support all kids involved to make sure the bullying doesn’t continue and effects can be minimized.

Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts.

Classical Studies Magnet Academy hold an Anti-Bullying Assemby at their school

Bullying can be prevented, especially when the power of a community is brought together.

Schools don’t always need formal programs to help students learn about bullying prevention. Schools can incorporate the topic of bullying prevention in lessons and activities

Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it happens to them or others. Kids need to know ways to safely stand up to bullying and how to get help.

Be Persistent Bullying may not end overnight. Commit to making it stop and consistently support the bullied child.

Students should feel and be safe everywhere on campus—in the cafeteria, in the library, in the rest rooms, on the bus, and on the playground.

Research tells us that children really do look to parents and caregivers for advice and help on tough decisions. Sometimes spending 15 minutes a day talking can reassure kids that they can talk to their parents if they have a problem

Kindness is one of the most significant contributors to positive school climate. Being kind makes others happy, makes you feel good, and helps prevent bullying.

A safe and supportive school climate can help prevent bullying A safe and supportive school climate can help prevent bullying. Everyone at school can work together to create a climate where bullying is not acceptable.

Establish a culture of inclusion and respect that welcomes all students. Reward students when they show thoughtfulness and respect for peers, adults, and the school.

Assessments—such as surveys—can help schools determine the frequency and locations of bullying behavior. They can also gauge the effectiveness of current prevention and intervention efforts. Knowing what’s going on can help school staff select appropriate prevention and response strategies.

Enlist the help of all school staff. All staff can keep an eye out for bullying. They also help set the tone at school. Messages reach kids best when they come from many different adults who talk about and show respect and inclusion