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Ability Path.org 
AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life - through all phases of a child's growth and development. AbilityPath.org's mission is to build a community that brings together professionals and parents of children with special needs. 
  • Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Bullying and the Child with Special Needs
    This guide educates and empowers parents and educators to take action and apply meaningful change in the classroom to prevent and/or fight back against the actions bullies.
Anti-Defamation League  
ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.
  • What can I do about Bullying among Young Children? (2013) (PDF)
    Offers tips to adults on how to prevent and respond to bullying in young children.
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Embrace Civility 
A program of Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, promotes approaches that will best ensure young people become 'cyber savvy' and addresses youth risk in a positive and restorative manner.
  • Cyberbullying, Sexting, and Predators, Oh My! Addressing Youth Risk in the Digital Age in a Positive and Restorative Manner (2011) (PDF)
    Brief addresses the key areas of risk associated with the use of digital technologies by young people. The major message presented is that it is necessary to delete the “oh my” reaction and address these concerns in a manner that is positive and restorative.
  • Parent Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats (2007) (PDF)
    A guide on how to recognize when a child is being bullied online, and on preventing and dealing with such threats.
The Cyberbullying Research Center
A clearinghouse for “up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents . . . [and on] the ways adolescents use and misuse technology. Geared to parents, educators, law enforcement officers, counselors, and others who work with youth.  Includes facts, figures, and detailed stories from those who have been directly impacted by online aggression; and numerous resources for preventing and responding to cyberbullying incidents.
  • For more on the laws in each state regarding cyberbullying, check out this website!
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i-SAFE Inc.
Educates youth and others (e.g., educators, parents, law enforcement professionals) on how to safely and responsibly use the Internet (and other information-and-communication technologies). Includes a K–12 curriculum, and outreach programs for parents, law enforcement personnel, and community leaders.
Pacer Center
  • National Bullying Prevention Center
    A website that provides basic facts about bullying and treatments; videos, first-person stories, and information on how to talk to your kids about bullying. Includes products and links to other related resources and websites.
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Safe in YourSpace
This website provides information on cyberspace safety and encourages children, parents and teachers to talk with one another about how to stay safe online. Includes information covering various areas including cyberbullying, financial scams, and sexual victimization.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration
  • KnowBullying 
    A free smartphone app that provides parents, caretakers, educators, and others information and support to address youth bullying. The KnowBullying mobile app, developed in collaboration with the federal partnership StopBullying.gov, is available for iPhone and Android users
U.S. Department of Education
  • Parent and Family Engagement 
    This website provides a place where parents and families can access information from across ED.gov. Topics include Section 1118 of Title I, special education, fatherhood, military families, early learning, and bullying.
  • What Are Public Schools Required to Do When Students with Disabilities Are Bullied? (PDF)
    Fact sheet addresses key points of the guidance and provides information on where to go for help.​
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Erase Bullying
A comprehensive website maintained by British Columbia's Ministry of Education with resources for educating parents, youth and schools alike. Check out the video gallery for a collection of inspirational and motivating testimonials and PSA's. 
StopBullying.gov
A website for parents, children, and educators that offers strategies to reduce bullying in schools. Includes information about why children bully, what to do if you are being bullied, and what parents can do if their child is being bullied. Features "Cool Stuff," targeted toward children including webisodes, character profiles, and games. Also offers Spanish content materials for parents, survey and training opportunities, links to training videos and workshops, consultation (via phone and e-mail), and many other resources.
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