Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance1. The behavior is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time. Bullying takes many forms such as physical, verbal, relational and may be direct or indirectly targeted at an individual.

In our commitment to provide students with a safe learning environment where everyone is treated with respect, Forsyth County Schools does not tolerate any student being bullied or intimidated at school or school-related events. Bullying incidents should be reported immediately to school staff. This document outlines preventive measures we have in place to promote positive school climate and diminish bullying behaviors.

 Anti-Bullying Policies

Georgia’s Bullying Law

Forsyth County Schools Policy- JCDAG: Bullying

School Based Bullying Prevention Efforts

• School Resource Officers in each school
• Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
• Sources of Strength
• Bullying Prevention Best Practices infused into classroom curriculum and guidance lessons 
• Digital Citizenship Toolkit- Cyberbullying
• See Something, Say Something (P3 Campus)
• CASEL Competencies embedded into classroom curriculum
• Various Social & Emotional Learning Programs (7 Mindsets, The Leader in Me, Habitudes, etc.)

Professional Development

Professional Development opportunities for school staff are offered throughout the school year through virtual and annual professional development opportunities.

School Bus Training Modules

International Bullying Prevention Association Webinars

Resources

ADL Anti-Bullying Resources

American Psychological Association- Bullying & School Climate 

Georgia Department of Education Bullying Prevention FlowChart

Georgia Student Health Survey

Stopbullying.gov

Parent/Community Resources

What To Do if a Child Is Being Bullied

What To Do If Your Child Initiates Bullying Behavior

What Is Cyberbullying?

CDC Understanding Bullying Fact Sheet

Bullying Prevention and Intervention Tips for Families

How To Talk About Bullying