Noblesville Schools aims to ensure that all students receive a safe and meaningful education, free from bullying: physical, verbal, social/relational, electronic/written communication or any combination of such. It is our goal to educate students/staff/parents with the definition of bullying, implement bullying prevention evidence-based practices, follow reporting procedures and continually update our safe school committee in each building. To learn more Bullying Prevention, Bullying Definition and Guidelines, Anonymous Bullying Incident Report Form,  Anti-Bullying Family Resources, NS Students Take a Stand Against Bullying Bullying Awareness Guidebook:Students Staying Safe in School 

 

 

 

Help for Students and Parents

Are you wondering what you can do as a parent or a student? Below are some great resources to get you started on your way towards a happier and safer school and community life.

Student and parent resources:

• Portland State University offers a brochure called A Parent’s Guide to Bully Prevention that discusses types of bullying and why children bully in addition to offering simple advice on what to do if bullying occurs.
• StopBullying.gov has a site dedicated to bully prevention and education. The Kids section has facts, prevention, videos, and games to play.
• Up TV offers a section, Tip for Parents, that goes into what to do if your child is a bully, being bullied, or has witnessed bullying. 
• The Anti-Defamation League, called 10 Ways to Respond to Bullying, has a concise leaflet for students on what to do when you are being bullied.
• Cyberbullying - A complete resource guide

Resources for Educators

Teachers are an integral part of bully prevention. Here are some resources to help!

• Tolerance.org offers a short list of Dos and Don’ts on their Bullying: Guidelines for Teachers for what to do in when a child has been bullied.
• The Penn State Extension offers a detailed 12-page guide, Bullying: What Educators Can Do about it for free on their site.
• Classroom Activities on Bullying Prevention via the American Federation of Teachers Union
• Bullying Resources from William Paterson University, https://libservices.wpunj.edu/library/Currmats/resource.cfm?SubjectID=40
• Excellence & Ethics - Prevent Bullying, Promote Kindness:  20 Things All Schools Can Do (PDF) – SUNY Cortland
• Bullying: A Module for K-12 Teachers from the American Psychological Association
• Cyberbullying - A complete resource guide