Resources
This is your place for books, websites, and free health communications on bullying prevention. It is by no means a complete list of all of the bullying-prevention resources on the web, but it's a start.
Books
- Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do by Dan Olweus. 1993, Blackwell.
- Schools Where Everyone Belongs: Practical Suggestions for Reducing Bullying by Stan Davis. 2005, Research Press.
Laws and Policy Development
- The Bully Police. This watchdog organization’s website details state anti-bullying laws.
Publications
- Early Warning Signs, Timely Response, A Guide to Safe Schools. This guide provides a blueprint to creating a safe environment in school settings.
- Power Tripping. (Adobe PDF, click here to download Adobe Acrobat Viewer) This printable brochure from the National Crime Prevention Council educates teens on bullying.
- What is Bullying? Poster. (Adobe PDF) This poster, available for print, describes the various types of bullying.
Websites for Staff
- The ABCs of Bullying. This online course provides in depth information about bullying. Some organizations provide continuing education units (CEUs) for successful completion of this course.
- Blueprints for Violence Prevention. The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at the University of Colorado provides information about model- and promising- bullying prevention programs.
- Stop Bullying Now! This website provides articles, resources, and an overview of bullying prevention strategies.
- Take a Stand, Lend a Hand. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) developed a website dedicated to younger teenagers. The “What Adults Can Do” section includes fact sheets on a variety of topics including bullying myths, tips for mental health professionals, and bullying and children with special needs.
Websites for Students
- Bullying- For Girls. This page gives bullying information geared toward young women.
- TeensHealth, Dealing with Bullying. This site provides information about bullying prevention and how to deal with bullying geared to teens.