Bullying and Cyberbullying

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The Texas Education Code 37.0832 defines Bullying as:

Engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, or in a vehicle that is operated by a district that:

(1)  has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student's person or of damage to the student's property; or

(2)  is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.

The Conduct described above is considered bullying if that conduct:

(1)  exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator and the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and

(2)  interferes with a student's education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.

 

Texas Education Agency – Internet Safety: Cyberbullying

 

SB 179: David’s Law – Texas’ new anti-bullying law that addresses off-campus cyberbullying.  The bill requires school districts to include cyberbullying in their district bullying policies and notify parents on or before the third business day after the date the incident is reported, and to notify the parents of the alleged aggressor within a reasonable amount of time. Also, schools have the authority to investigate cyberbullying and to work with law enforcement on such investigations.

 

Office of Special Education Programs - Evidence Based Practices to Address Bullying (Dear Colleague Letter 2013)

 

Disability Rights Texas - School Transfer for Victims of Bullying

 

See also - Texas Project FIRST - Social Skills & Relationship Resources or Emotional Behavior Issues for Social Emotional Learning.
 

 

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Autism Society of America - The 3 R’s for Bullying Prevention: Recognize, Respond and Report and Healing from Bullying for the individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder
 

Children's Safety Network - Bullying Prevention: 2015 Resource Guide

 

Child Trends – Bullying Data

 

Crime-stoppers.org – Bullying & Cyberbullying Prevention Tips (pdf)

 

Cyberbullying Research Center – Research, laws, blogs and resources

 

GirlsHealth.gov – Why do some girls get bullied?


Katy ISD Bullying Prevention (Videos) - They also have a good presentation called "Is it Rude? Is It Mean? Is It Bullying?"


LEAPS - Free Downloadable Family Talk Activities designed to help families talk about important social and emotional behaviors.


National Middle School Association - Bullying Research Summary (pdf)

 

Navigate Life Texas – Bullying Children with Disabilities (video)

 

PACER National Bullying Prevention Center – 

 

Parent Center Hub – Bullying

 

StopBullying.Gov (US Dept. of Health & Human Services) – Bullying Among Children with Disabilities and Special Health Needs / El acoso y los jóvenes con discapacidades y necesidades de salud especiales

 

Pathfinders for Autism – Strategies for Surviving Middle School with an Included Child with Autism

 

Texas School Safety Center (Texas State University) - Texas Bullying Laws resources include:

  • Texas Bullying Laws (video)
  • Downloadable Bullying Checklist (English and Spanish)

 

Understood – Online Activities and Social Media
 

U.S. Dept of Education National Center on Educational Statistics - Bullying Fast Facts