Bullying Information for Educators
Professional Learning about Bullying
What You Should Know
Bullying Prevention Laws, Policies, Expectations
- Stop Bullying
Federal website that gives the state of bullying prevention laws across the nation and provides useful resources for educators and for parents.
- CDC Bullying Research: Fast Facts
This Fast Facts sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides the definition, prevalence, impact, and prevention of bullying.
- Michigan’s Anti-Bullying Laws and Policies
Federal explanation of Michigan’s anti-bullying legislation, including requirements for schools in preventing and responding to bullying, recommendations for staff training, and regulations for parent involvement in bullying situations.
Research on Prevalence and Impact
What You Can Do
Bullying Prevention Implementation and Strategies
- StopBullying.Gov
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
- Multi-Tiered Approaches to Bullying Prevention and Intervention
This StopBullying.Gov article explains the effectiveness of using a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) that focuses on both universal and selective prevention and intervention in schools.
- Misdirections in Bullying Prevention and Intervention
The CDC shares common methods of bullying prevention and intervention that do not work or can even make matters worse.
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Yearlong Bullying Prevention from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
- Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
The OBPP has 40 years of international research supporting its effectiveness in bullying prevention. This multi-tiered approach is focused on long-term change that creates a safe and positive school climate.
Research on Prevention and Intervention
Where Do We Start
Oakland Schools Resources
- Bully Free Schools
Bully-Free Schools (BFS) is a research-based program that is used in K-12 schools across Michigan. Schools that have implemented the BFS strategies report a reduction in bullying, harassment and other peer-to-peer aggression up to 83%. BFS is a model program for complying with Matt’s Safe School Law and for fulfilling the State Board of Education Sample Policy for bullying prevention.
- Oakland Schools
Oakland Schools provides consultation, professional development, and resources around bullying prevention and intervention tailored to your needs and availability. Please contact Julie McDaniel-Muldoon (248-209-2346) for additional information.
Related Resources for School and for the Home:
- CDC’s Fast Fact: Preventing Bullying
- Cyberbullying Research Center
- International Bullying Prevention Association Resources
- Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
- PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
- SPLC’s Learning for Justice Bullying Resources and Partners
- StopBullying.gov Videos and Social Media Resources
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
