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Florida's Bullying Prevention Project

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has adopted U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) the “Stop Bullying Now” Campaign to launch Florida’s Statewide Campaign to Stop Bullying Now! The FDOE will provide updates on campaign activities that are launched at the state level.

• Bullying/Harassment Definition:
  
  Unwanted and repeated written, verbal, or physical behavior, including any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, by an adult or student that is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment, cause discomfort or humiliation, or unreasonably interfere with the individual’s school performance or participation.
  
  
• Tell us your story of what's happening at the district and school levels to create a bully-free environment!
• Bullying Prevention Programs in Florida School Districts
• Related Bullying Websites
• Order HRSA Materials
• What Should I Do If I'm Bullied?
• What Can Students and Youth Do to "Lend a Hand?"
• SDFS Resource Center Bullying Bibliography
• Florida’s Statewide Campaign Information
• Stop Bullying Now! Television PSA's
• Florida’s Bullying Prevention Conference 2008

Resources for Parents

How can I support my child if he or she is bullied at school? Avoid blaming your child for the harassment. Think twice before giving advice- your child may have already tried the strategies you are going to suggest. Get as much information as you can. Talk with your child’s teacher, principal, or counselor and ask them to help your child be safe. Their intervention may include consequences for the bully, increased supervision, and helping your child make more friends if he or she is isolated.  Ask your child what she has already tried to resolve the problem. Praise her for all the things she has tried. Give him permission to stop doing the things that haven’t worked to stop the bullying. Encourage him to keep telling you and other adults. Help him to think about what has worked- or what might work. If your child is isolated, help her make connections through activities, hobbies, or clubs.

• SAMHSA Family Guide to Bullying
• Cyberbullying Research
• SAMHSA Mental Health Information
• Hamilton Fish: The 411 on Bullying
• "Make Time to Listen" Interactive Conversation Starters
• HRSA Common Sense Rules for Parents
• How to Talk with Your Child's Educators
• What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied

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