Dealing with bullying is a delicate and complex procedure. The Not In Our School (NIOS) Parent Guide for Preventing and Addressing Bullying and Intolerance highlights what you—as a parent—CAN DO when your child is a victim of bullying. Acting rashly or not acting at all will do nothing to help your child, and this guide gives concrete and specific ideas on the best way to approach a very sensitive situation.
While many effective programs and projects exist to end student bullying and improve school climate, NIOS offers a unique opportunity to link and amplify many unified voices working against intolerance and hate in campaigns across the country. NIOS is not a cookie cutter program; it is a network of school-led initiatives that share common beliefs, but not prescribed activities. Click Below to watch videos, student-led assemblies & more.
Immigrant, Black, Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTQ students continue to be targets of relentless harassment and bullying. We can make a difference in transforming school environments into safe and inviting communities for all students.
This section is currently being updated to reflect community intervention programs provided by the North State. Contact your local county services to learn more about wellness support groups & youth intervention programs.
victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support services. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement, and you can report anonymously.
CAIC – and our community partners have focused their efforts on populations with intersectional marginalized identities and other factors that increase their risk for experiencing bias and hate crimes, including Black/African Americans, Native American, Latinx, LGBTQ+, religious minorities, and people with disabilities.
