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School Safety

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Bullying

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Following are some topical resources released in recent years:

Indicators of School Crime and Safety
Bureau of Justice Statistics, Annual Report

Students Bullied Over Mask-Wearing: What Schools Need to Know to Prevent and Address the Problem
U.S. Department of Education, July 2022

Preventing Bullying
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September 2021

Cyberbullying in Schools: Meta-Analysis Finds That Tailored Programming Protects Students
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, April 2021

Coaching Teachers in Detection and Intervention Related to Bullying
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, March 2019

Coaching Teachers to Detect, Prevent, and Respond to Bullying Using Mixed Reality Simulation: An Efficacy Study in Middle Schools
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, March 2019

Final Summary Overview: Impact Evaluation of No Bully System
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, February 2019

Related Resources

CrimeSolutions
The National Institute of Justice's CrimeSolutions website provides ratings of programs and practices, including those that relate to bullying, to help determine what works, what doesn't, and what's promising.

KnowBullying
Developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the KnowBullying app has tips, warning signs, and more to give parents and educators the power to prevent bullying.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.

SchoolSafety.gov
The federal school safety clearinghouse website contains resources for kindergarten through grade 12 administrators, educators, parents and law enforcement to use to prepare for and address various threats related to safety, security, and support in schools.

StopBullying.gov
This website, created by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides information on bullying, including where children can turn if they are being bullied and resources for adults to help prevent bullying.

 Listen to The Science of School Safety, a podcast episode from the National Institute of Justice.

Date Modified: August 15, 2023
Date Created: August 14, 2020