Stop Bullying Now. Take A Stand. Lend A Hand.

Many adults recognize that bullying is a serious problem. Even so, it is sometimes difficult for parents and other concerned adults in a community to know how to work with local organizations to bring about positive change. If you are committed to bullying prevention, the following tips may help you to effectively mobilize others in your community around the issue.

1. Read through the prevention Tip Sheets to educate yourself about bullying and to gather tips on ways to help.
   
   
2. Find out what others are doing about bullying prevention. The following Web sites may be worth reviewing:
   www.canwetalk.org (National Education Association)
   www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   
   
3. Research existing bullying prevention programs. An extensive index of these programs is available in the Catalog of Resources section of this Web site. If you identify a resource you think might be helpful, present the idea to your local school community. Contact your principal, superintendent, and/or school board for their support.
   
   
4. Consider suggesting that schools administer anonymous surveys (in both elementary and middle schools) to assess the nature, extent, and location of bullying problems.
   
   
5. Gather the support of parents through the local PTA. Refer them to our Web site, www.StopBullyingNow.hrsa.gov, as well as the above two Web sites.
   
   
6. Increase community awareness. Visit our Starting a Campaign page. Encourage local media stations to order and air our public service announcements (PSAs). Inform them that several government agencies, including the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, are promoting nationwide efforts to help stop and prevent bullying.
   
   
7. Work with local youth or community organizations to develop and present workshops on bullying prevention.