Bullying Prevention and Intervention

Resources for Families and Staff: Bullying, Cyberbullying

Downloadable Resources for Staff

Bullying Guide for Families:	A guide to stopping bullying and raising responsible, caring children. Linked Here
MARC Guide for Families	This guide provides practical strategies for families, advice on helping your child cope, and information on how to work effectively with your student's school in the event that your student is being bullied. Linked Here
Children Who Bully	This excerpt provides information on what to do if you find out your student has been bullying other children. Linked Here
MARC Guide for Families: Cyberbullying	This guide helps families understand what cyberbullying is, how your student can avoid it, and how you should respond in the event that your student experiences cyberbullying. Linked Here
MARC Guide for Families: Social Networking	This guide helps families understand what social networking sites are, why these sites are attractive to teens, and what the dangers are associated with these sites. Linked Here
MARC Guide for Families: No Child Left Online	This guide helps families understand age appropriate limits on children's use of electronic communications and games. Linked Here
Avoiding and Responding to Problems on Facebook	MARC introduces how to update your Facebook privacy settings to set what information on your profile can be viewed by people on the internet. Linked Here
MARC Guide for Families: Bullying and GLBT Youth	This guide provides helpful resources for families as well as information on how you can help your child who may be experiencing bullying. Linked Here
Understanding your School's Limits on Sharing Information	To better understand what information can be shared with families regarding student records, please review the information linked below. Linked Here
Texting Tips for Parents and Kids	Here are a few practical tips that can help avoid problems ranging from small to serious. Linked Here
MARC Guide for Families: Digital Communication Changes How We Talk and How We Listen	This guide shares key points that you and your student will need to know to avoid problems with text messaging and online communication. Linked Here
Make Time to Listen, Take Time to Talk: Bullying	The Center for Mental Health Services provides interactive conversation starters for schools, adults, and children to use to start conversations about bullying and how to prevent it. Linked Here
Booklist for Anti-Bullying	The booklist linked here was prepared using recommendations from members of the MA Reading Association for the MSLA Anti-Bullying Summit. Linked Here

Website Resources for Families and Staff

BullyBust - NSCC	The NSCC is proud to offer community-building resources through BullyBust, their nationwide anti-bullying campaign. Linked Here
Common Sense Media	See reviews for what your kids are into - trusted ratings created with families in mind. Linked Here
GLSEN Website	GLSEN Website GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Linked Here
Kidscape: Help with Bullying	Visit Kidscape to see more tools for dealing with bullying for children, parents, and careers - available in a number of different languages. Linked Here
Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center	MARC at Bridgewater State University focuses on social and emotional adjustment in children, including bullying and cyberbullying, fighting, bias and diversity, peer relationships, and screen and social media use. Linked Here
DESE Bullying Prevention and Intervention Resources	Please click the link below to view the plans and resources in place regarding bullying from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Linked Here
MA Department of Public Health - Antibullying Resources	Please click the link below to view the antibullying resources shared by the MA Department of Public Health. Linked Here
National Bullying Prevention Center	Visit PACER's webpage to see their wide range in anti-bullying resources for families, teachers, and students. Linked Here
PFLAG	PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Linked Here
NetSmartz	NetSmartz is an online safety education program which provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children to be safer online with the goal of helping children become more aware of potential online risks. Linked Here

Website Resources for Students

Advice for Children and Young People	Kidscape offers advice and practical tips on how you can build confidence and feel pride in being you. Linked Here
Gay Straight Alliance Network	Gay Straight Alliance Network GSA is making schools safer, changing communities, and building power for the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth. Linked Here
LGBTQI+ Youth and Bullying	LGBTQI+ Youth and Bullying Here are some resources for creating a safe environment for LGBTQI+ youth. Linked Here
NetSmartz	NetSmartz NetSmartz is an online safety education program which provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children to be safer online with the goal of helping children become more aware of potential online risks. Linked Here
Kids Against Bullying	The PACER Center offers resources for young students who want to learn more about disabilities, social inclusion, and bullying prevention. Linked Here
Teens Against Bullying	The PACER Center offers resources for teens who want to learn more about bullying prevention and take action within their community. Linked Here
That's Not Cool - Ages 13+	That's Not Cool helps teens understand healthy relationships online and off. Linked Here
Webisodes from StopBullying.org	Here you can learn about bullying by watching videos, reading along, and taking quizzes. Linked Here

Procedures for Reporting Alleged Bullying, Cyberbullying, Retaliation, or Other Related Concerns

To report an incident of bullying, cyberbullying, retaliation, harassment, hate, and/or bias, please use the form linked below. You may also report incidents by calling your student's school directly.

To view school hours and contact information for the district, please click here.

Bullying Report Form

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District

Bullying Prevention and Intervention

Resources for Families and Staff: Bullying, Cyberbullying