StopBullying.gov

Website: https://www.stopbullying.gov

Summary: A federal resource offering information on recognizing, preventing, and responding to bullying. It includes strategies for parents, teachers, and students, plus laws and policies related to bullying in schools and communities.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – Addressing Violence & Trauma

Website: https://www.nctsn.org

Summary: Provides research-based information on how violence, including bullying and domestic violence, affects children. Offers guides for families, educators, and mental health professionals to support children dealing with trauma.

Local Resources (North Carolina)

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV)

Website: https://nccadv.org

Contact: (919) 956-9124

Services: Provides resources and support for families affected by domestic violence, educational programs for schools, and tools for preventing childhood trauma caused by violence.

NC Healthy Schools – Bullying Prevention Program

Website: https://www.dpi.nc.gov

Contact: (984) 236-2100

Services: A program run by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that helps schools implement anti-bullying policies, provides educators training, and offers students mental health resources.

Community Activities for Families

SAFEchild Parent & Child Workshops

Location: SAFEchild, 864 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC

Cost: Free

Description: A series of workshops for parents and children focused on preventing child abuse, recognizing bullying, and building positive social-emotional skills.

Learning Experience: Helps families learn about the effects of violence, strategies for preventing bullying, and ways to improve communication.

Annual Anti-Bullying Walk – Wake County, NC

Location: Pullen Park, Raleigh, NC

Cost: Free

Description: A community event to raise awareness about bullying prevention, featuring guest speakers, activities for children, and resources for families.

Learning Experience: Educates families about bullying, provides networking opportunities with anti-bullying advocates, and offers support resources.