Have resources specific to the Northeast region? Let us know!
Connecticut
- Connecticut has an anti-bullying law. BullyPolice.org gives it a B-.
- The Connecticut Commission on Children provides a list of state resources here.
- And here is a summary of CT’s anti-bullying law.
Delaware
- The nation’s first state, Delaware, also has a first-in-its class anti-bullying law. BullyPolice.org gives it an A++.
Massachusetts
- The state law on bullying. Also contains a resource section to help victims of bullying and their parents/supports.
Maine
- State of Maine Bullying Prevention Website.
- PDF of their “best practices” guide in bullying prevention.
New Hampshire
- The New Hampshire state law via BullyPolice.org with a grade of A++.
- With this legislation, NH received an upgrade from BullyPolice.org from C to A++.
Rhode Island
- BullyPolice.org gives RI an A for its anti-bullying legislation.
Vermont
- The Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity, includes a “complainant toolkit” and a number of advocacy resources and services (Thanks, Rachel!)
- Contacts and information about bullying from the Vermont Department of Education. (Thanks, Rachel!)
- Information about Vermont’s anti-bullying law. (Thanks, Rachel!)
Massachusetts has recently addressed the “bullying” issue. I do not have links to offer at this time, but I know Gov. Patrick was very involved.
I will look around and see if I can find some links. Thanks, Corey.