Family Bullying Prevention Resources

AbilityPath: "Abilitypath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn...The website combines social networking features with expert content from AbilityPath.org's team of educators, parents, therapists and medical professionals."
- AbilityPath.org Bullying Resource Page: "AbilityPath.org interviewed experts, educators and parents regarding a silent epidemic facing children with special needs - bullying. The result was a the report and guide, Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Bullying and Special Needs."
Colorado's Academic Standards - Comprehensive Health: Bullying Prevention Resource: This bullying prevention resources page is part of the Colorado Department of Education and provides several links to different resources.
Colorado School Safety Resource Center: The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) is responsible for assisting educators, emergency responders, community organizations, school mental health professionals, parents, and students to create safe, positive, and successful environments.
- CSSRC Bullying and Harassment: An extensive list of resources are made available on the CSSRC Bullying and Harassment site. Select links can be found below.
- CSSRC Bullying, Harassment, and Internet Safety Resources for Parents (PDF)
Connect for Respect: Connect for Respect is the National PTA's "initiative to help students, parents and educators to create school climates full of safe and supportive peer relationships."
Managing the Effects of Social Media on Teen Girls: This resource from the counseling staff at Northwestern University highlights the positives, concerns, and solutions for families to support their teen girls manage the effects of social media.
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center: PACER's website has videos, personal stories, and resources for families and schools to help prevent bullying.
- What Parents Should Know About Bullying: This website provides 5 steps to educate parents on bullying with information on everything from the definition of bullying to laws and policies.
- Help Your Child Recognize the Signs of Bullying (PDF)
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 help prevent and respond to bullying."
- Stop Bullying Now: What To Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied (PDF)