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
  • Parents
• Bullying Info and Facts
• Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities – Top 10 Facts for Parents, Educators and Students
• Notifying the School About Bullying – Using a Template Letter
• Common Views about Bullying
• Cyberbullying: What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children
• Elementary School Student – If You See Bullying
• Elementary School Students – Bullying 101: The Club Crew’s Guide to Bullying Prevention
• Elementary School Students – If You Are a Target (Of Bullying)
• Elementary School Students – If You Are Bullying
• Middle and High School Students – Bullying 101: Guide for Middle and High School Students
• What if Your Child IS the One Showing Bullying Behavior?
• What Youth Can Do If They Are Experiencing Bullying
• What Youth Can Do to Help Peers Who Are Experiencing Bullying
• What Adults Can Do to Help Youth Experiencing Bullying
• What Parents Should Know About Bullying: Working With the School
• Record Keeping and Bullying
• Safety in the Online Community: A conversation with your 13-year-old about Facebook and Instagram Guide and Checklist
• Talk to Your Child About Bullying
• What If Your Child IS the Bully?
• Students with Disabilities and Bullying
• Students with Disabilities and Bullying: Top five things for parents, educators and students to know
• IEP and Bullying
• Telling Classmates About Your Child’s Disability May Foster Acceptance Additional Resources:
• Use Positive Strategies to Protect Your Child with Disabilities from Bullying
• The Peer Advocacy Guide
• Use Positive Strategies to Protect Your Child with Disabilities from Bullying
• 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.
• 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.