Department of Education
Dr. Tim Webb, Commissioner
Last Update: 08/06/2009
What Schools Can Do
- Build a positive school climate/culture
- Use programs designed to teach respectful behavior such as Character Education, Olweus Bullying Prevention and others
- Develop clear expectations for students and faculty– classroom rules, school policies and consequences
- Model respectful behavior
- Conduct student and staff surveys to determine areas of need
Bullying and Harrassment Web Resources
Contact Information
Mike Herrmann, Executive Director
710 James Robertson Parkway
6th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Phone: (615) 741-8466
Fax: (615) 532-6638
TBI School Violence Hotline (1-800-824-3463)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
