Bullying in schools is an issue that has been often talked about recently in the news and media. Our state government has most recently taken action to enforce an act relative to bullying, Chapter 92, of the Acts of 2010. At Davis Hill we have met as a staff to discuss this topic. As a result of that I have formed a committee that meets monthly. The committee consists of my Assistant Principal, my School Psychologist and my School Nurse, to bring forward any issues relating to complaints or reports, of bullying at our school. We already have in place a Safe Schools Initiative Form for Incident Reporting in regards to bullying, along with a checklist for investigating bullying and harassment complaints. These forms initiate a process that immediately looks into complaints that or issues that we hear about or see.
I have included in this section of our web page, information that I have found to be useful and up to date. One comes from “Kidpower”, an international group that has some very good literature and research on many topics related to children.
Please look over the sites listed and let me know if there is any way that we may be of help. Parents and guardians are often the first ones that may sense something is going on with their child. If you have any questions or concerns relating to harassment or bullying, please notify your child’s teacher, our School Psychologist, our Assistant Principal or me, by note, e-mail or phone call.
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
Kidpower.com: Bullying in Schools
Additional Links
For Students
Avoiding and Responding to Problems on Facebook
Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying
Tips to Prevent Sexting
Choose What Happens Next: AdCouncil Interactive YouTube
Give It a Ponder
Cyberbullying Guide for Students
Cyberbullying FAQ for Teens
Cyberbullies Advice for Kids (Shrink the Cyberbully Game)
Spotlight on Cyberbullying
For Parents
Cyberbullying: A Guide for Parents
Social Networking: A Guide for Parents
When Your Child is Being Bullied: A Guide for Parents
Should my child be online?
Advice for Parents on Cyberbullying
Home Connection by Grade Level
STOP Cyberbullying
Bullying. No Way!
Chatting with Kids about Being Online
The Net Neighborhood
For Educators
MARC Anti-Bullying Program : MA Faculty Training Handbook
Educator's Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats
Diigo List of Cyberbullying Video Clips
Cyberbullying Lessons and Activities
Home Connection by Grade Level
Prevention Activities for School, Families, and Community
Cyberbullying 101 for Educators
STOP Cyberbullying
Eyes on Bullying Toolkit
The Net Neighborhood
For Administrators
MARC Anti-Bullying Program: MA Administrator Training Handbook
Administrator's Guide to Addressing Cyberbullying Incidents
Research on Cyberbullying in MA (MARC)
School District Cyberbullying Policy samples
Cyberbullying Research Center