BFCCPS - Bullying Prevention - Resources for Parents

We have collected the following links that we think are both helpful, and informative.
The issues surrounding bullying and cyberbullying are complex and always evolving.
We will continue to update this page as new resources become available, and welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Contact. jperna@bfccps.org

BFCCPS Character Ed Parent Resource:
http://www.bfccps.org/main/CharEd/Default.asp
The four virtues, and our school's unique approach to Character Education forms the basis for our anti-bullying approach.
This document outlines the Character Education approach at BFCCPS and provides resources for parents to continue it at home.

MARC K-5 Curriculum:
Documents\MARCK-5Curriculum.pdf
A research based comprehensive antibullying curriculum.

MARC Trainer Presentation:
PowerPoint Link

A comprehensive PowerPoint shared with the BFCCPS faculty covering the major professional development topics required by MA law.

Massachusetts Anger Reduction Center:

http://www.bridgew.edu/MARC/marc template K-12 program.cfm

MARC is affiliated with Bridgewater State University and is a leader in research in Anti-bullying.

Is it Bullying:
Document Link

Easy tips on how to identify a bullying situation.

Confidentiality:
Document Link

A document that outlines confidentiality issues in bullying situations and school reporting.

MA Department of Secondary and Elementary Education:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/ssce/bullying/

MA Attorney General:
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagosubtopic&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Community+Safety&L2=Bullying+and+CyberBullying&sid=Cago

Stop Bullying Now:

STOP Bullying NOW! http://www.stopbullying.gov/-

An anti-bullying website with webisodes and resources for elementary- high school aged students and families.

Pacer Kids
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/

An interactive website with activities, video, cartoons, and information. An emphasis is placed on kids talking to kids about bullying.

National School Safety Center:

http://www.schoolsafety.us/

Kids Health:
www.kidshealth.org:

A website focused on preventing un-healthy kids.

Teen Angels:
http://www.slideshare.net/shersteve/franklin-teen-angels-cyberbullying

Local teens working with their peers to end bullying and cyberbullying.

Don’t Laugh at Me:
www.dontlaugh.org

A character education resource that uses music by folk singer Peter Yarrow.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _