Bullying Prevention

PUSD Safety Tipline 1-844-PUSD-TIP (1-844-787-3847)

 

See it, Hear it, Report it.

This tipline is for situations requiring immediate attention, including threats of school violence or suicide, and/or weapons on campus. The PUSD Tipline is monitored by local law enforcement.

 

Safe Schools Hotline (1-858-668-4161)

This hotline is for reporting concerns of bullying (cyber, physical, verbal, etc.), drug or alcohol activity, either on or off campus, and any other parental or student concerns. This hotline is only monitored during District office hours. It is not monitored during weekends, nights, or school holidays.

 

October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge that bullying has devastating effects on children and families such as school avoidance, loss of self-esteem, increased anxiety, and depression. Please click here for prevention information and resources.

Combating Bullying Behavior

How to Help:

• When your student is using bullying behavior
• When your Student is a target…so they don’t become a victim
• When your student is a bystander/witness to bullying behavior
• Use brave talk when telling someone to stop or politely say “no”
• www.stopbullying.gov/kids/

LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) Resources

• Trans Family Support Services
• San Diego LGBT Community Center
• North County LGBTQ Resource Center
• GLSEN Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educators Network
• PFLAG
• Schools In Transition

Other links:

• Stopbullying.gov
• Bullying and Prevention Training and Resources