Resources for Survivors of Bullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has potential to be repeated, over time. The three types of bullying are: verbal (e.g., teasing), social (e.g., spreading rumors), and physical (e.g., kicking/hitting).

Bullying Prevention – Maryland State Education Association
Bullied students that go it alone because they don’t know who to turn to are far more likely to fall behind in their studies, get sick and/or depressed, miss school, and drop out.

StopBullying.gov
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
The Educational Opportunities Section enforces federal laws that protect students from harassment or discrimination.

PACER’S National Bullying Prevention Center
Websites for kids and teens to learn about bullying, engage in activities, and be inspired to own an important social cause.

Wide Angle Youth Media
Student produced videos about bullying.