If you have established that your child is indeed a victim of bullying, your next step is to provide them with the love and support they need to move past and recover from their experiences. Many parents don’t know where to begin but there are always great options to help you help them through this difficult time. Anti Bullying Organizations are available nationwide and many places in your own community will become a safe haven for your child and a place for you to seek advice and support as well. We’ve compiled a list of a few of the most commonly sought out support groups that you can also plug into for help.
Anti Bullying Organizations: Where To Turn For Help
Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center: This great website is a starting point for many who are looking to start their own support group locally. Not only has this program helped establish local and national groups, it has become one of the best Internet information sources on how to cope, what bullying really is and how to help your child through the tough days.
StopBullying.gov: This website is a government source that establishes links to federal and state laws regarding bullying. Not only will it be a tool you as a parent can seek out for facts regarding your local laws about bullying, it will also provide you with tons of information on how to identify if your child is being bullied, is a bully and how to resolve or change the matter.
Stomp Out Bullying: If you are looking for active anti bullying organizations for your children to become involved, this site has tons of events, online and in local communities, for you to participate in. Plugged into social media and rich with celebrity sponsors and spokespeople it is a perfect resource for the shy child who wants a bit of anonymity but to still be involved with a big cause.
Champions Against Bullying: If you are looking for a list of FAQ’s to search to learn more about bullying this is an excellent site and resource. There are free downloads for parents and children, along with endless resources on how to deal with various effects of bullying in your home.
No Bully: This site and organization establishes great programs within school districts that will help motivate children to become accepting of their peers while encouraging those who have been bullied that they are valuable. The site includes great stories of bullying to share with your family to help put into perspective your own stories while reminding you that you are not alone.
Additional help in the form of anti bullying organizations may come from local community groups. Check with your local YMCA, Boys & Girls Club or even library to see if a group has already been established. Many metropolitan areas have their own anti bullying and pro acceptance groups, and if your child is a fan of the Harlem Globetrotters one of their retired players, Kevin Dailey, has recently begun speaking out against bullying and may offer help or encouragement on his site. If your child is in the LGBT community you may also find yourself with a world of other options for support in the more direct bullying they will experience. No matter what your need and question these organizations are the perfect places to turn to help your family learn and combat the bullying problem you currently face.
Do you know of any great anti bullying organizations that we missed?