Bullying can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts.

There are a number of efforts that SFPS engages in to make schools safer and prevent bullying.

• Evidenced Based Prevention Curriculum: The Second Step Bullying Prevention Curriculum is taught at all schools in grades K-8 by school counselors.

• Social Emotional Learning: SFPS is committed to social emotional learning across all domains. Read more here.

• Best Practices Policies: SFPS has strong policies and protocols to prevent and address bullying.

• Staff Training: SFPS offers a variety of professional development trainings, including training on bullying prevention and intervention.

Helpful Links

SFPS Bullying Reporting Form

SFPS Bullying Awareness Handout

SFPS Cyberbullying Awareness Handout

• What is Bullying?

• Cyberbullying

• Warning Signs for Bullying

• Bullying and Trauma

• The Roles Kids Play

• How to Prevent Bullying