Bullying Prevention
Making schools safe and free from bullying, harassment, or intimidation
MCSS partners with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in efforts to make this a reality.
These resources are intended to supplement information in support of a comprehensive approach to school safety.
Everyone has the right to learn in an environment that is safe and free from bullying, harassment, or intimidation. MCSS supports the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in efforts to make this a reality.
Resources & Support
The following resources are intended to supplement information in support of a comprehensive approach to school safety.
Maryland State Department of Education
The Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch provide leadership and technical assistance to local school systems to promote a safe environment conducive to learning and free from bullying and harassment.
Visit Maryland State Department of Education - Bullying Prevention
U.S. Secret Service Child Safety Outreach Program
Learn about:
- Childhood Smart Program - prevention education program serving to educate children K-12, as well as adults, regarding internet and personal safety.
- Operation Safe Kids - provides a document containing biographical data, photograph, and digitized inkless fingerprints.
Visit the U.S. Secret Service Child Safety Outreach Program
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Resources
NCMEC is the nation’s largest and most influential child protection organization.
Online Safety Education for Kids & Families
NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children to be safe online. The goal is helping children become aware of potential online risks and empowering them to prevent victimization by making safe choices on - and offline.
CyberTipline
NCMEC’s CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children.
StopBullying.gov
Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.
Tips for Law Enforcement
This tip card, jointly prepared by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), includes more than 20 recommendations from subject-matter experts working in law enforcement, youth trauma, mental health, computer crimes, victim services, and education. It provides guidance on cyberbullying prevention, preparation, response, and investigation to law enforcement administrators and first responders.
Read Preparing and Responding to Cyberbullying: Tips for Law Enforcement - PDF
Cyberbullying Research Center
The Cyberbullying Research Center has information and presentations broken out into many school safety categories, including cyberbullying, social media usage, and more.
Visit the Cyberbullying Research Center
Not in Our Town
This movement was created to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe and inclusive communities. The site contains information on how to start a campaign and resources regarding diversity, inclusion, hazing, and mental health.
Committee for Children
Dedicated to promoting the safety, well-being, and success of children in school and in life, this resource is meant to empower kids and the adults around them with information and resources to help them understand what bullying is, who is affected by it, and what the community can do to prevent it.
View bullying prevention resources from the Committee for Children
The National Association of School Psychologists
The National Association of School Psychologists is committed to supporting accessible, high-quality education that prepares children for college, work, and citizenship. Creating safe and supportive schools that are free from bullying, discrimination, harassment, aggression, violence, and abuse is essential to this mission. This resource can assist families and educators in bullying prevention.
Visit the National Association of School Psychologists - Bullying Prevention