Prevention Programs / Bullying Prevention

What is Bullying?

San Juan Unified is guided by the following definition from the evidence-based Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP): Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.

Bullying has four components:

A specific type of aggression

Verbal

Physical

Psychological

Behavior that is intended to harm or disturb

Behavior that is carried out repeatedly and overtime

An imbalance of power which can be physical or psychological.

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is the use of modern communication technologies, such as but not limited to e-mail, instant messaging, chatrooms, web sites, social media/networks, text messaging used to intentionally embarrass, humiliate, threaten or intimidate an individual or group in an attempt to gain power and control.

How to Report:

Click here to make an online report.

You can also visit the Safe Schools page for more options.

Bullying as defined by California state law:

Bullying – Ed. Code Section 48900(r)
– Severe or pervasive physical or verbal act or conduct, including communications made in writing or by means of an electronic act, and including one or more of the following:

Sex Harassment (48900.2)

Hate Violence (48900.3)

Threats, harassment, intimidation (48900.4)

Has or reasonably predicted to have one or more of the following:

Reasonable pupil in fear of harm to person or property

Reasonable pupil to experience substantially detrimental effect to physical or mental health

Reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with academic performance

Reasonable pupil to experience substantial interference with ability to participate in or benefit from services, activities, or privileges provided by the school

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Board Policies:

4119.12 - Title IX Sexual Harrassment Complaint Procedures

5131.2 - Bullying

5131.2 - Bullying Administrative Regulation

5141.52 - Suicide Prevention Administrative Regulation

5145.7 - BP Sexual Harassment

5145.7 - Sexual Harassment Administrative Regulation

Bullying Prevention Resources

Bullying Prevention Legislation

2019-20 Family Handbook

AB 9: Seth's Law

Board Policies

Parent Tips

Guidelines for Gender Identity Participation

Support Resources

AB 1266: School Success + Opportunity Act

AB 1266: School Success + Opportunity Act FAQs

Bullying Prevention Resources

Parent Resources

Student Resources

Educator Resources

Videos of Bullying Prevention Scenarios

Public Service Announcements

Lending Library

Click here for San Juan Unified School District's Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Dept.

Last Modified on November 17, 2020

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