Bullying

KY-SPIN, Inc. Unite 2 End Bullying Program

In partnership with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, KY-SPIN, Inc. is working to build our anti-bullying program through Bullying awareness and education for all throughout the state of Kentucky.

PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month is October “The End of Bullying Begins with Me”

Which Kentucky state laws and regulations cover bullying?       stopbullying.gov 

• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §2.227. Anti-Bullying Month
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.148. Definition of “bullying” – discipline guidelines and model policy – Local code of acceptable behavior and discipline – Required contents of code
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.441. Definitions for chapter
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §158.444. Administrative regulations relating to school safety – role of department of education to maintain statewide data collection system – reportable incidents – annual statistical reports – confidentiality
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §525.070. Harassment
• Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated §525.080. Harassing communications

Kentucky Department of Education (KDE): Bullying and Harassment Webpage

Helpful Resources:

• PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center

• • Bullying Prevention 101: A Quick Guides:
    • Elementary School Students
    • Middle and High School Students
    • Adults
  • Bullying Facts
  • Notifying the School About Bullying – Using a Template Letter
  • Bullying Prevention for Children with Disabilities: Using the IEP, 504, or Creating Your Own Plan
  • Common Views and Myths about Bullying
  • Use Positive Strategies to Protect Your Child with Disabilities from Bullying
  • What Parents Should Know About Bullying — Mobile and Online Safety
  • What Parents Should Know About Bullying:
    • Definition, Impact and Roles
    • Laws and Policy
    • Helping Your Child
    • Working With the School
    • Mobile and Online Safety
  • Educator Resources:
    • Elementary School Curriculum        Elementary Activities
    • Middle/High School Curriculum       Middle and High School Activities
    • All In: Year-long Toolkit for Educators

• • Student Action Plan Against Bullying
  • The Peer Advocacy Guide
  • KidsAgainstBullying.org A creative, innovative and educational website designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.
  • TeensAgainstBullying.org Created by and for teens, this website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause.

• KY-SPIN
  • Bullying Quick Guide
  • Bullying, Mental Health and People with Disabilities
  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Asking for Help Infographic & Worksheets
  • Conversation Starters Children’s Activity
  • Let’s Find What We Have in Common! Children’s Activity
  • Behavior
  • KY-SPIN’s Managing Emotions Infographic
  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Infographic and worksheets
    • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Video
    • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Video
  • KY-SPIN’s Self-Advocacy Tips Infographic  or Video
  • KY-SPIN Self-Determination Infographic or Video

• Bullying and Harassment (KDE)

• Stop Bullying Now, U.S. Department of Education

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  By calling or texting 988 you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.