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Information for Schools

What schools can do to prevent or address bullying and harassment:

  • Build a positive school climate/culture
  • Develop and communicate 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

Guidance/Policy

Public Chapter 992 guidance memorandum

Educator's guide to addressing bullying and harassment complaints

Bullying, harassment, and cyberbullying laws

Sample bullying and harassment policy

Annual LEA bullying/harassment report form

United States Department of Education letter regarding bullying and harassment

Resources

Stop Bullying.gov

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

Olweus trainers in Tennessee

National crime prevention council

Character education

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    (1-800-273-8255)