Summary Statement:
Promoting a culture of empathy, respect, and kindness is essential in fostering an inclusive and safe environment, as actively opposing bullying contributes to the well-being of individuals and communities, encouraging mutual understanding and nurturing positive relationships.

Supporting Statement:
Embracing an anti-bullying ethos not only safeguards the emotional and mental well-being of individuals but also cultivates a society where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is empowered to thrive without fear of harassment. By fostering empathy, promoting open
communication, and instilling values of respect, we lay the foundation for a harmonious and inclusive community where each person's unique qualities are acknowledged and appreciated.

https://www.hamptonbulldogs.school/page/anti-bullying
https://www.great-online.org/Resources/Addressing-Bullying
The first two steps and resources of anti-bullying, these two topics provide sources, information, and measures to prevent bullying as well as inform you about bullying.

http://www.pacer.org/bullying
https://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/
https://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/

The Pacer National Bullying Prevention Center Resources contains multiple anti-bullying and bullying resources from this website. All links are from this website and can be used to refer you to multiple resources about bullying

The Cybersmile Foundation

https://www.cybersmile.org/wp-content/uploads/Cyberbullying-Positive-Mental-Health-and-Suicide-Ideation-
Behavior-2018.pdf
A Study on cyberbullying and its effects on mental states and suicidal ideation 
https://www.cybersmile.org/wp-content/uploads/Rimmel-Beauty-Cyberbullying-Survey.pdf
Information on how cyberbullying can be used to give hate to people’s appearances 
https://www.cybersmile.org/advice-help/category/who-to-call
Has information on hotlines to call about cyberbullying, bullying for kids, advice for how to deal with bullying, and for parents concerned about their child

BULLYING & CYBERBULLYING HELPLINES
STOP BULLYING NOW HOTLINE (USA) 1-800-273-8255

• Helpline set up by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Available 24/7 

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES
 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE (USA) 1-800-273-8255

• Suicide prevention
• Available 24/7
• Website also in Spanish

SUICIDE NATIONAL HOPELINE (USA) 1-800-784-2433

• Available 24/7
• Also available in Spanish: 1-888-628-9454
• INTERNATIONAL BIPOLAR FOUNDATION (SPAIN & USA) 1-800-784-2433
• Suicide Prevention
• Bilingual
• Busy helplines at times – limited resources during busy periods
• Spain helpline can be reached on 914590050

EATING DISORDERS & NEGATIVE BODY IMAGE HELPLINES
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION (USA) 1-800-931-2237

• Monday-Thursday from 9 am-9 pm and Friday from 9 am-5 pm
• Closed for public holidays
• Help and advice for people affected by eating disorders

ANAD (USA) 1-800-931-2237

• Offers support and encouragement to people affected by eating disorders
• Provides referrals for treatment
• Open Monday-Friday from 9 am-5 pm

LGBTQ+ HELPLINES
THE TREVOR PROJECT (USA) 1-866-488-7386

• Available 24/7
• Suicide prevention within the LGBTQ+ community 

ADDICTION HELPLINES
AMERICAN ADDICTION CENTERS (USA) 888-970-4559

• Offers treatment for various addictions
• Available 24/7

RESTART (USA) 1-800-682-6934

• Specializes in treatment for technology-related addictions, including gaming, social media and VR
• Available 24/7
• Focus on residential care

STOMP Out Bullying
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/lgbtq-bullying
Bullying on the LGBTQ and its effects on the youth 
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/bullying-and-sports
Bullying and how it can grow on team sports