Bullying and Anti-biased Harassment

Bullying puts kids at risk--for dropping out of school, for drug abuse, for depression, for violence. Kids who are bullied are three times as likely to bring a weapon to school, are much more likely to report being part of a gang, and are much more likely to participate in self-harming or self-endangering behavior, such as heavy drug use. They are also twice as likely to consider suicide as their non-harassed peers (Public Health Data Watch, 2002, Seattle-King County Department of Public Health).

Violence can devastate the lives of children. In our country, across all demographic lines, 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will be sexually assaulted by age 16. However, when we teach a generation to respect others, to respect themselves, and that they have options far more powerful than violence, then we are on the road to creating the world that our children deserve. KCSARC is dedicated to providing children with the support, leadership and tools for empowerment that they need to transform their world.

General Information:

  • Facts about Bullying and Intimidation (pdf )
  • Alternative Aggression (pdf )
  • Crossing the Line: A 2011 Study on Sexual Harrassment in Grades 7-12 (link)

Resources for Parents:

  • Talking to Your Child about Bullying (pdf )
  • Suggested Reading: Bullying and Harassment (pdf )

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    Resources for Teachers:

    • Talking to Your Students about Bullying (pdf )
    • How Will You Use Your Power? A Handout for Students (pdf )
    • Take a Stand, Lend a Hand: Bystanders & Their Impact on Bullying (pdf )
    • Information about Washington's Anti-Bullying Bill (link)
    • Facts about Cyber-Bullying for Parents and Teachers (pdf )

    Resource for Schools: Strengthening Friendships & Decreasing Bullying

    KCSARC's Prevention Department has created an interactive "Exploring Friendships Resource Handbook" to help adults who work with youth facilitate an on-going dialogue about issues such as friendship, bullying, diversity, and stereotypes. The handbook can be used as a stand-alone resource inside and outside a classroom setting. KCSARC's Prevention Department is OSPI certified to provide OSPI clock hours for in-service training to school staff. We can provide technical assistance to staff who want to integrate the activities into an existing curriculum.

    • Exploring Friendships Resource Handbook (pdf)

    Visit the KCSARC Publications page for more information.

    Please contact KCSARC's Prevention Department for questions or to inquire about how we can help you and your community begin talking about violence prevention.     

    Email: education@kcsarc.org  Phone: 425.226.5062

    In addition, KCSARC Educators provide training, resources, facilitation, and support to youth-led violence prevention initiatives. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center has long specialized in prevention and intervention training for professionals who work with children and teens.