Bullying, a form of violence among children, is common on school playgrounds, in neighborhoods, and in homes throughout the United States and around the world.

Often occurring out of the presence of adults or in front of adults who fail to mediate,
bullying has long been considered in some ways, an uncontrollable part of growing up. 

Bullying can affect the social environment of a school, creating a climate of fear among students, inhibiting their ability to learn, and leading to other anti-social behaviors.
                           ~ from Addressing the Problem of Juvenile Bullying, OJDP Fact Sheet, 2001
         
Where to go for help
MediaWise Back to School Guide, What Our Kids Need to Succeed
Developing an Anti-Bullying Program: Increasing Safety, Reducing Violence, IACP, 2006
Bullying and Harassment Information for Teens, National Center for Victims of Crime, 2004
Bullying in School, UDOJ, 2004
Addressing the Problem of Juvenile Bullying, OJJDP, 2001
Crime in Schools: Reducing Conflict with Student Problem-Solving, USDJ, 1999
Indicators of School Crime and Safety, USDE, 2001
School-Wide Prevention of Bullying, 2001
Violence-Free Children, USHHS, 2000
Protecting Students from Harassment and Hate Crime, USDE, 1999
Reporting School  Violence, USDJ, 2002
School Violence: Overview, USDJ, 2001
Take A Stand Against Bullying, Ottawa Safe Communities Network, 2005
Prevention of Bullying and Violence at Work, WorkSafe Victoria, 2003

Websites
 ■ www.stopbullyingnow.com
 ■ www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
 ■ www.cops.usdoj.gov/html/cd_rom/school_safety/index.htm
 ■ www.backtoschool.drugabuse.gov
 ■ http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov

Local School Contact Information for Nebraska Schools
 ■ The Nebraska Department of Education website contains a complete listing of contact information for all Nebraska schools including public, private, and parochial schools.