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If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are things you can do to keep yourself and others safe from bullying.

If you or someone you know is involved in cyberbullying, it is important to document and report the behavior.

If you have done everything you can to resolve the situation and nothing has worked, or someone is in immediate danger, there are ways to get help.

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What you can do

There has been a crime or someone is at immediate risk of harm.

Call 911

Someone is feeling hopeless, helpless, thinking of suicide.

To talk to someone now:

For Spanish speakers:

For deaf/hard of hearing:

  • Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988

For Veterans:

Free and confidential support resources are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Someone is acting differently than normal, such as always seeming sad or anxious, struggling to complete tasks, or not being able care for themselves.

Find a local counselor or other mental health services

A child is being bullied in school.

 

Contact the:

  1. Teacher
  2. School counselor
  3. School principal
  4. School superintendent
  5. State Department of Education

See more on working with the school

The school is not adequately addressing harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or religion.

Contact:

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