CharacterStrong’s Approach to Bullying Prevention
To help students achieve their best and make schools safe and welcoming, we need more than just anti-bullying policies. CharacterStrong uses strategies that are proven to work and focus on key skills for life success. In the curriculum, students will experience a blend of anti-bullying methods with other important skills like empathy, communication, and resilience. This helps schools deal with bullying better while also teaching students to understand and care for each other. This approach makes it easier for schools to embrace bullying prevention strategies and build an environment of kindness and respect.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is behavior that…
- involves an imbalance of power;
- is unwanted, harmful;
- and is likely to be repeated.
Why is this important to know?
Sometimes behavior get labeled as “bullying” when in fact it is not. Understanding what bullying is will better equip students, families, and educators to support their students.
What to do if my Child is Experiencing Bullying?
What About Cyberbullying?
Proactive Strategies for Promoting Well-Being and Resilience
Family Resources
Our team at CharacterStrong has curated a list of top digital resources from leading government agencies and national organizations to help families effectively and safely understand and stop bullying.
How to talk to your kids about being online, and how to help them make good decisions and stay safe?
Protecting Kids Online
Provides information from various government agencies on bullying and cyberbullying:
StopBullying.gov
Information for adults to immediately intervene and stop bullying safely and effectively.
Responding to Bullying
Find out what laws, policies and regulations cover bullying in your state.
Laws, Policies & RegulationsStudent Resources
Our team at CharacterStrong has curated a list of top digital resources from leading government agencies and national organizations to help families effectively and safely understand and stop bullying.
Need Help? What can teens do when they encounter common types of bullying at school and online?
StopBullying.gov/resources/teens
Need Help? What can teens do when they encounter common types of bullying at school and online?
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