Anti-Bullying Resources
“On My Honor…”
We have all pledged to follow the Scout Oath and Law. These aren’t just words we had to memorize. As members and alumni of the Boy Scouts of America we have pledged to follow these principles.
There is nothing in the Scout Law that will allow us to participate in or tolerate bullying of any kind.
We all know what bullying is. We’ve seen it plenty of times. Physical abuse, pushing, shoving, threatening, the teasing that’s one sided or goes on too long, name calling, isolation, messing with other peoples stuff, stealing…
There is no excuse for bullying. The person being bullied, regardless of their popularity, personality, age, or level of maturity, is never at fault.
The National School Climate Survey conducted by GLSEN in 2011 reported these statistics on bullying:
- 82% of LGBT youth had problems during the previous year with bullying about sexual orientation.
- 64% felt unsafe at school due to sexual orientation.
- 44% felt unsafe at school due to gender identification.
- 32% did not go to school for at least one day because of feeling unsafe.
LGBT teenagers are almost three times more likely to attempt suicide than other teens. If the family of the LGBT youth does not accept them, they are eight times more likely to commit suicide than other teens.
You can read more about these statistics here.
General Resources
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It Gets Better Project – Educational Resources
- It Gets Better® stories have the power to educate, and our original materials help make that happen. These films, videos, books, and more – as well as the free-for-download EduGuides that accompany them – are meant for the classroom, as well as any space where learning occurs and where empathy and inclusivity of LGBTQ+ youth are encouraged. For inquiries, email them at education@itgetsbetter.org.
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UK Scouts – Antibullying Guide
- This guide was written by the UK Scout Association to help their leaders deal with bullying and take steps to reduce the chances of it happening in their Scout groups.
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- This guide was written by the Swedish Scout Association to help their leaders teach and reinforce principles of diversity and inclusion in their Scout groups.
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Event Calendar of Anti-Bullying & Suicide Prevention Days
- A calendar of anti-bullying and suicide prevention days throughout the year, put together by our SFE Golden Gate chapter.
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Anti-Bullying PSA: The Price of Silence
- Anti-bullying PSA showing that whether you cheer on the bully, or silently watch, you are supporting the bully. Video shows you how to do something besides watching.
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- Pete’s anti-bullying Eagle Scout Project to highlight what the bystander can do to take a stand against bullying.
Resources for Cub Scouts & Leaders
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Story about Warm Fuzzies and Cold Pricklies (PDF)
- Once there was a faraway land called “Life.” Now, in Life, whenever people are born, they are given a bag of Warm Fuzzies. For the rest of their lives, whenever they said “Hello” or said “Goodbye” or met a new person or greeted a friend, they would give each other a Warm Fuzzy. What is a Warm Fuzzy you may ask? Well…
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Confessions of a Bully (YouTube video)
- Cameron is a young boy who made the wrong choice to bully another child. He apologized but still felt bad for causing hurt and wanted to make it right. He’s asking you to share his video so that others might change their bullying ways as well.
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Bars & Melody – British Kids Rap about Bullying (YouTube Video)
- Two British boys perform a song/rap on “Britain’s Got Talent” about the harm of bullying.
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“What You Do” Cartoon Network Video
- A fun video by the Cartoon Network on what to do when you see bullying happening.
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Sesame Street: Don’t Be a Bully
- The monsters from Sesame Street teach their friend to play fair.
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Sesame Street: Standing Up to a Bully
- This Sesame Street animation, tells the story of a kid who is being left out and bullied on the playground, making him feel sad and lonely. His friend Kate, shows him the difference between tattling and reporting and he decides to tell his teacher what is happening.
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Den Activity – Grades 1 & 2 (Tigers & Wolves)
- Thirty minute activity designed to help kids recognize bullying behavior and learn strategies for dealing with it. Produced by the National Crime Prevention Council.
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Den Activity – Grades 2 & 3 (Wolves & Bears)
- Thirty minute activity designed to help kids recognize different types of bullying and practice communication and social skills. Produced by the National Crime Prevention Council.
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No Name-Calling Week Elementary School (K-5) Lessons
- In 2007, GLSEN collaborated with The National Association of Elementary School Principals to develop a series of lesson plans on name-calling, bullying and bias. Since that time, their collection of lessons has continued to grow. You’ll find the current collection here.
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What to Teach Kids about Bullying
- Facts and advice to help kids overcome bullying. Produced by the National Crime Prevention Council.
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- A short video sharing Caine’s story – one of the powerful narratives filmed for The BULLY Project, the social action campaign inspired by the documentary film BULLY.
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Scouts Canada – Bullying Prevention
- Resources and games that could be used to supplement a Den Meeting on bullying prevention.
Resources for Boy Scouts & Leaders
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Scouting Magazine – the Troop Bully
- Is there a Scout intimidating someone in your unit? Here’s how to stop the troop bully.
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BSA Bullying Prevention – Powerpoint
- PowerPoint slides about bullying, produced by the BSA.
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BSA Bullying Prevention – Supplemental Materials
- Supplemental materials for use with bullying prevention slides, produced by the BSA.
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Don’t Say “That’s Gay” (YouTube Video)
- Brief PSA reminding people why they shouldn’t say “that’s gay” in reference to something bad.
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No Name-Calling Week Middle School (6-8) Lessons
- A variety of lessons centered on teaching respect and inclusion. Produced by GLSEN.
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No Name-Calling Week High School (9-12) Lessons
- A variety of lessons centered on teaching respect and inclusion. Produced by GLSEN.
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To This Day – Shane Koyczan (YouTube Video)
- Shane Koyczan was bullied a lot when he was a kid. So he took that pain and made this stunning video with the help of some amazingly talented people. It’s kind of breathtaking and powerful, just a warning. Also, it has a happy ending. At 1:20, he reminds us all what we heard growing up. At 5:23, if you’ve been bullied, you REALLY need to hear these words.
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Stop a Bully – Anti-Bullying Videos
- A collection of videos related to bullying.
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Y-CARE: How to Help Someone in Crisis
- A short video produced by the Trevor Project on how to help someone in crisis.
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- A video from Ryan Higa talking about his life, and how he overcame bullying.
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Fraternities & Sororities Take A Stand Against Homophobia
- Stories about college students who came out as gay to their fraternities and sororities.
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Share this with all Schools, Please (Blog Post)
- Every Friday afternoon Chase’s teacher asks her students to take out a piece of paper and write down the names of four children with whom they’d like to sit the following week. Chase’s teacher is not looking for a new seating chart or “exceptional citizens.” Chase’s teacher is looking for lonely children.
Cyberbullying Resources
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OnGuardOnline.gov – Cyberbullying
- Explanation of cyberbullying and thoughts on what to do about it.
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- Explanation of cyberbullying and thoughts on what to do about it.
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- Think Before You Type’s goal is to raise awareness about cyberbullying, promote positive self-esteem, and encourage other young people to use the internet for good.
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National Crime Prevention Council – Cyberbullying
- Information and resources to curb the growing problem of cyberbullying. Produce by the National Crime Prevention Council.
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- The Cyberbullying Research Center is dedicated to providing up-to-date information about the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of cyberbullying among adolescents. This web site serves as a clearinghouse of information concerning the ways adolescents use and misuse technology. It is intended to be a resource for parents, educators, law enforcement officers, counselors, and others who work with youth. Here you will find facts, figures, and detailed stories from those who have been directly impacted by online aggression. In addition, the site includes numerous resources to help you prevent and respond to cyberbullying incidents.
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Cyber Chip – BSA Cyberbullying Resources
- To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the Boy Scouts of America introduces the Cyber Chip. In developing this exciting new tool, the BSA teamed up with content expert NetSmartz®, part of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® and training expert for many law enforcement agencies. Topics include cyberbullying, cell phone use, texting, blogging, gaming, and identity theft.
Thanks to Wendell Baker and the SFE Golden Gate chapter for putting together this list of resources. For their more extensive list of resources and videos, see their directory.
1-866-4-U-Trevor or at www.thetrevorproject.org.