- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Bullying
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Bullying
Bullying is a hot button issue. No child should be bullied. However, research shows that the word "bully" is one of the most misused words. There is a wide range of child and youth behaviors, and a continuum of undesired behaviors, but not all amount to bullying. 
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Defining Bullying
Effective March 11, 2022 bullying is defined as any severe or pervasive physical or verbal act(s) or conduct, communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more acts committed by a pupil or group of pupils as defined in Section 48900.2, 49800.3, 49800.4, directed toward one or more pupils that has or can reasonably predicted to have the effect of one ore more of the following:
- Placing a reasonable pupil or pupils in fear of or harm to that pupil’s/those pupils’ person or property.
- Causing a reasonable pupil to experience a substantially detrimental effect on the pupil’s physical or mental health.
- Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s academic performance.
- Causing a reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with the pupil’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or
privileges provided by a school.
Hazing is the initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization or body, whether the organization or body is officially recognized by an educational
institution, which is likely to cause serious bodily injury, personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to a former, current or prospective pupil (CA Ed. Code § 48900(q, r), CA Penal Code § 245.6), regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.Discrimination is different treatment on the basis of an actual or perceived membership in, or association with, a protected category in the context of an educational program or activity, without a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason, that interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or privileges provided by the District.
Bullying can be manifested in a variety of forms that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cyberbullying is bullying by electronic act, which includes transmission of a communication by text, sound, image, video, message, website post, social network activity, or other form of communication sent by an electronic device (Ed. Code 32261 (g).
Verbal bullying includes hurtful gossiping, making rude noises, making threats, name-calling, spreading rumors, or teasing.
Physical bullying includes intentional, unwelcome acts of beating, biting, fighting, hitting, kicking, poking, punching, pushing, shoving, spitting, or tripping.
Social or relational bullying includes spreading rumors, manipulating relationships, exclusion, blackmailing, isolating, rejecting, using peer pressure and ranking personal characteristics.
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Bullying and Hazing Policy
The Bullying and Hazing Policy BUL-5212.3 defines bullying & hazing behavior and provides procedures and responsibilities for how school staff, parents, and students are expected to manage and resolve bullying behavior.
Attachment A - Complaint Form (English, Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean)
Attachment B - Allegation Investigation Worksheet
Attachment C - Individualized Student Success Plan (English, Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean)
Attachment D - Sample Letter of Findings (English, Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean)
Attachment E - Safe, Respectful, Responsible (English, Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean)
Attachment F - Safe, Respectful, Responsible EL (English, Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean)
Attachment G - Bully Complaint Manager Poster
Attachment H - Bully Complaint Manager Poster EL
Attachment I - Sample Bullying Complaint Log
Attachment J - Bullying Brochure (English, Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean)
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Resources for Educators
One of the best ways to combat bullying is to educate folks about different people, cultures, religions and experiences. Please head on over to the Human Relations, Diversity & Equity Advisory Lessons page to find quick lessons to share with your students.
General Resources
About 1 – LA vs. Hate - lavshate.org
LAUSD Student Bill of Rights - LAUSD School Board Resolution (Res-046-19/20, Version 2, adopted June 23, 2020)
Article: Other Types of Aggressive Behavior - StopBullying.gov
Article: Are We Too Quick to Cry 'Bully'? - CNN
Article: Engaging Parents & Youth - StopBullying.gov
Classroom Lessons: Anti-Bullying - Operation Respect
Classroom Lesson: "The Present" and Living with a Disability - ADL
Classroom Lesson: Teaching the Identity Iceberg - ADL
Tips: 7 Ways Schools can Stomp Out Bullying - SmartBrief
Tip Sheet: Best Practices In Bullying Prevention and Intervention - Stop Bullying NOW
Tips: Supporting the Kids Involved - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Stop Bullying on the Spot - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Working in the Community - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Finding Out What Happened - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Build a Safe Environment - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Bullying Prevention in Schools - StopBullying.gov
Tips & Definitions: The Roles Kids Play in Bullying - StopBullying.gov
Tips & Resources: What is Bullying? - StopBullying.gov
Resources: Bullying Prevention at School - StopBullying.gov
Resources: What Kids Can Do - StopBullying.gov
Resources: Bullying FAQ - California Department of Education
Resource: Stories of Bullying Prevention in Schools - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Resources: What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Q&A: Bullying 101 - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Toolkit: Teens Against Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Toolkit: Include Someone, Make A Difference (Elementary) - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Resource: Kids Against Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Booklist: Pre-K through High School - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Specialized Populations
Tips: Bullying & Youth With Disabilities and Special Health Needs - StopBullying.gov
Fact Sheet: 5 Important Facts/Students with Disabilities & Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Tips & Resources: Bullying & LGBTQ Youth - StopBullying.gov
Article: Who is At-Risk (Bullies and Targets) - StopBullying.gov
Considerations for Supporting Vulnerable Student Populations - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Cyberbullying
Tips: Reporting Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov
Article: What is Cyberbullying? - StopBullying.gov
Article: Cyberbullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Resources: Cyberbullying & Distance Learning - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Media Content
Bullying Prevention Poster Series - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Social Media Bullying Prevention Content - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
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Resources for Students
Toolkit: Teens Against Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
ToolKit: Include Someone, Make A Difference (Elementary) - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Toolkit: Kids Against Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Booklist: Pre-K through High School - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
LAUSD Student Bill of Rights - LAUSD School Board Resolution (Res-046-19/20, Version 2, adopted June 23, 2020)
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Resources for Caregivers
Article: Other Types of Aggressive Behavior - StopBullying.gov
Article: Are We Too Quick to Cry 'Bully'? - CNN
Tips: Supporting the Kids Involved - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Working in the Community - StopBullying.gov
Tips: Finding Out What Happened - StopBullying.gov
Tips & Definitions: The Roles Kids Play in Bullying - StopBullying.gov
Tips & Resources: What is Bullying? - StopBullying.gov
Resources: What Kids Can Do - StopBullying.gov
Resources: Bullying FAQ - California Department of Education
Resources: What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Q&A: Bullying 101 - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Toolkit: Teens Against Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
ToolKit: Include Someone, Make A Difference (Elementary) - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Toolkit: Kids Against Bullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Booklist: Pre-K through High School - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Cyberbullying
Tips: Reporting Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov
Article: What is Cyberbullying? - StopBullying.gov
Article: Cyberbullying - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
Resources: Cyberbullying & Distance Learning - PACER National Bullying Prevention Center
What You Should Know - COVID 19 & Cyberbullying
Lo que debe saber acerca de COVID 19 y Cyberbullying
Elementary / Estudiantes de las escuelas primarias
Middle & High School / Estudiantes de Secundaria y Preparatoria
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Resources for Administrators
One of the best ways to combat bullying is to educate folks about different people, cultures, religions and experiences. Please head on over to the Human Relations, Diversity & Equity Advisory Lessons page to find quick lessons to share with your students.
BUL 5212.3: LAUSD Bullying & Hazing Policy - LAUSD
BUL-2047.2: LAUSD Hate-Motivated Incidents and Crimes – Response and Reporting - LAUSD
Brochure: Together We Stand - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Worksheet: Name the Behavior - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Best Practices for Handling Student Bullying - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Considerations for Supporting Vulnerable Student Populations - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Tips for Admin: Responding to Cyberbullying & Sexting - LAUSD Human Relations, Diversity & Equity
LAUSD Student Bill of Rights - LAUSD School Board Resolution (Res-046-19/20, Version 2, adopted June 23, 2020)
Group Activity: Find Your Peeps - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Videos: Bullying Webisodes for Students - StopBullying.gov
New Regulations for Title IX Related Sexual Misconduct - LAUSD Educational Equity & Compliance Office
Additional Resources:
StopBullying.gov - Collection of trainings, policies and actionable items for adults and students
PACER National Bullying Prevention Center - innovative resources for students, parents, educators, and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students.
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Report Bullying
Please report allegations and hazing incidents to the school administration or complaint manager of the school where the incident occurred. Please allow for at least two school days for preliminary response from the school administration. You may also contact the designated Local district (LD). To determine which LD your school belongs to, visit lausd.net website under "locate school". Allegations of bullying and hazing are taken seriously and will be investigated.
Bullying and Hazing Bulletin and Complaint Form (English and Spanish) -
Now Matters Later
Now Matters Later is the LAUSD Initiative to educate students on cyber responsibility.
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Public Service Announcements/Videos
Be That One Take a Stand Stand Up Student produced PSA showing how one person can make a big difference in ending bullying. Take the Pledge PSA showing how students can stand up to bullying. Appropriate for all audiences. High school students intervene in bullying and ask what would have happen had they NOT intervened. Appropriate for secondary audiences.
The Price of Silence Bully Dance Choose What Happens Next The Price of Silence Illustrates the importance bystanders have in supporting or ending bullying. Appropriate for all audiences. Video Dance performance illustrating the effects of bullying and the power of upstanders in standing up for respect. No dialogue. 7 minutes. Suitable for all audiences. A video exploring the dangers of posting information and pictures. This PSA is an Interactive video which allows the viewer to "chose" whether to send explicit pictures. Appropriate for secondary audiences. 
"My Strength" created by
Men Can Stop RapeOnce Posted You Lose It Cyber Truce This PSA urges young men to show their strength by respecting women. Appropriate for upper level secondary audiences. PSA that helps youth consider the consequences of posting pictures and information. A video showing real ways on how to respond to hurtful texts. 
A Blogger Talks About Bullying Think Before You Post More Than Mean Tweets A relevant video about bullying from upworthy. Sexting Sara learns what happens to her posts. Suitable for secondary audiences. This video is intended for an adult audience. 
Cyberbullying Talent Show Now Matters Later PSA on Cyber-bullying
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Department Contact
Coordinator:
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Email: judy.chiasson@lausd.net
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 241-0754
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