Resources to support bullying awareness and prevention
During Bullying Awareness and Prevention week, we are highlighting evidence-informed resources to support you with understanding, preventing and addressing bullying.
In November, as part of Ontario’s Bullying Awareness and Prevention week, schools focus on building an understanding of bullying and its effects on student learning and well-being.
As a parent/caregiver, you play an important role in supporting your child with healthy relationships and recognizing signs of an unhealthy relationship. You can support your child in understanding what behaviours are unacceptable, including bullying, harassment and any forms of discrimination.
If you feel that your child is experiencing bullying at school, it is important to be an advocate or support their self-advocacy by informing school staff of concerns. Schools and school boards have protocols in place to prevent and address bullying.
Bullying differs from conflict with peers, and helping your child to understand the difference is important. Learn more about how to help your child manage peer-to-peer conflict.
Resources
To learn more about bullying and how to manage its impact, you can visit:
- Ontario Ministry of Education – Bullying Prevention and Awareness
- Parents for Children’s Mental Health – Understanding Bullying and Managing Its Impact
- Prevnet – Bullying for Parents and Caregivers