Bullying Prevention Resources
Please utilize the resources below to access information and assistance if your child is being bullied.
School District, State, & Local Resources
- School District of Philadelphia, Office of Climate and Safety
Students who have been bullied or witnessed bullying, harassment, and/or threats should immediately report such incidents to the school principal or manager of non-instructional school services. If there is no response, then the incident should be reported to the regional office. As a last resort, please call the district's Bullying Hotline. The information is given to a district investigation team who will contact the school and family to try to correct the situation. The hotlines are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
https://www.philasd.org/bullying/
Bullying Hotline:(215) 400-SAFE / (215) 400-7233
Teacher Assault Hotline: (215) 400-STOP- Office of the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Advocate
The Office of the Safe Schools Advocate (OSSA) was created in 2000 and is now supported by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), the state’s criminal and juvenile justice planning agency. Dr. Myra Maxwell, the Safe Schools Advocate, is available to ensure that victims of school violence get help. The Office of the Safe Schools Advocate has hours from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff can accompany parents of victims to hearings and provide information about getting counseling.
https://www.pccd.pa.gov/ossa/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: (215) 656-5381 / (877) 730-6315
Email: ra-OSSAPhiladelphia@pa.gov
Address: Office of the Safe Schools Advocate
PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency
School District Educational Center
440 N. Broad Street, Suite #1998, Philadelphia, PA 19130- Board of Education
If students and families have attempted to reach the Bullying Hotline and/or the Office of Climate and Safety with little success, contact the Board of Education (oversees the District).
https://www.philasd.org/schoolboard
Phone: (215) 400-4010- Pennsylvania Bullying Prevention Consultation Line
The toll-free Bullying Prevention Consultation Line invites individuals experiencing chronic and unresolved bullying to discuss effective strategies and available resources to manage school-based bullying. This resource was developed in collaboration with the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (CHPDP), and is available at no cost to students, parents/guardians, and school districts across Pennsylvania. Please note: this number is not monitored 24 hours a day/seven days a week and should not be used for emergencies.
Phone: (866)-716-0424
Community-Based Bullying Resources
- CAP4Kids: The Children’s Advocacy Project of Philadelphia
CAP4Kids helps to provide up-to-date information on many local Philadelphia community agencies that exisit to improve the lives of children, teens, parents and families.
http://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent-handouts/education-resources/bullying-resources/- Department of Human Services (DHS) Support Centers – Community Youth Programs
DHS supports a variety of youth development and after-school programs that provide safe and constructive activities for youth.
https://www.phila.gov/programs/youth-development-programs/
Phone: (215) 683-4000
Behavioral Health Resources
- Children First
Children First (formerly PCCY) has developed a series of resource guides to help parents, school nurses and counselors, early education professionals, health care providers and others who care for children find a behavioral health care provider.
https://www.childrenfirstpa.org/resource/behavioral-health-resource-guides/- Equilibria Kids: Psychologist & Consultation Services
Through Equilibria Kids, experienced therapists work with children and their families to clarify the reasons behind bullying and develop solutions to address the underlying issues and emotions. A wide range of services are offered to meet the various needs that children/teens may have, whether they are behavioral problems, social problems, emotional issues, or more complex mental health issues.
https://equilibriapcs.com/our-therapists/
Phone: (267) 861-3685, Option 1
Address: 525 South 4th Street, Suite 475 Philadelphia, PA 19147- Greenridge Counseling Center
Children's behavioral health services are available. These services are child-sensitive, family-focused and culturally-sensitive.
http://intercommunityaction.org/behavioral-health-services/childrens-home-community/
Address: 6122 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: (215) 487-1330- Intercultural Family Services
Through family- and community-based approaches these resources and programs, such as Music & Mentorship, help to provide unique opportunities for Philadelphia-area youth.
https://ifsinc.org/
Address: 4255 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 386-1857 (8490 or 1298- Behavioral Health Clinic)- Bryn Mawr Psychological Associates, Child & Adolescent Services
Bryn Mawr Psychological Associates specialize in treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Please note this practice does not accept insurance.
Child & Adolescent Services, School Problems: http://www.brynmawrpsych.com/school.html
New Referrals: (610) 525-4828 #9
Main Office Number: (610) 525-4828
Address: 14 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 205 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010- The Center, LLC
The Center's staff approaches concerns with research-proven methods. The Center specializes in treating a range of behavioral, relational, and emotional concerns. https://www.centeredpsychology.com/ Office Number: (610) 878-9330
Address: 20134 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 19406- SRI Psychological Services
SRI Psychological Services is an established private practice, featuring an experienced, caring staff of professionals. SRI's multidisciplinary staff includes licensed psychologists, certified school psychologists, licensed social workers, professional counselors and psychiatric services. Their goal is to help. https://www.sricanhelp.com/ Office Number: (215) 885-3337
Address: 261 Old York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046- Council for Relationships (CFR)
CFR offers services to children, adolescents and families at 12 locations. Children may benefit from addressing problems that arise in the school setting including study habits, bullying, and social skills and autism spectrum.
https://councilforrelationships.org/
Phone: (215) 382-6680 ext. 1
Address: 4025 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Resources for Children with Disabilities
- Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks has tips and resources on how to prevent bullying in the autism community.
- Pacer Center's Bullying Laws and Policy
All 50 states have bullying prevention legislation. The Pacer Center has a section on bullying laws and policy.
- Understood.org
Understood.org has a breakdown of bullying laws to help you better understand your child's rights against bullying at school.
National Sources for Bullying Information
- Cyberbullying Research Center
The Cyberbullying Research Center provides up to date research and recommendations for preventing and responding to cyberbullying.
- The Stop Bullying Now Campaign
This website provides information from various government agencies on your state’s anti-bullying laws and policies, which of the key components they contain and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now- Pacer Center
The Pacer Center provides bullying prevention resources for K-12 youth, families, and educators.
- Striving To Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE)
A national initiative led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which takes a public health approach to preventing youth violence before it starts.
https://www.cdc.gov/violence-prevention/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/stryve/- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.
New Jersey Sources for Bullying Information
- New Jersey Department of Education Bullying Policy and Resources
The New Jersey Department of Education provides information and resources to help aid schools in establishing Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) policies.
http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/- New Jersey Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention
This Coalition exists to increase community awareness of bullying as a common and serious problem and to advocate for the implementation of effective bullying prevention approaches in New Jersey. Resources for parents, families, organizations, school systems, advocates and researchers can be found.
http://www.njbullying.org/- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Central New Jersey Chapter
Access this site for resources to help make every school a safer environment and a community where every student is accepted and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
- New Jersey Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
This National Bullying Prevention site details anti-bullying laws in New Jersey.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/laws/new-jersey- New Jersey's 24/7 Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline
Specialists are available for confidential phone couseling and support 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
http://www.njhopeline.com/
Phone: 1-855-654-6735- New Jersey Center for Family Services -- Counseling & Behavioral Health
Behavioral and mental health resources that include bullying, child abuse prevention, eating disorders, mental health, self injurious behavior and suicide prevention.
https://www.centerffs.org/our-services/counseling-behavioral-health
