Bullying

From SchoolSafety.gov - In a 2019 survey about bullying, about 22 percent of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied at school. The survey also found that close to 16 percent of students in grades 9-12 reported being electronically bullied during the previous 12 months. Bullying is associated with negative outcomes for those who are bullied, including substance use, suicide, and impacts on physical and mental health.

Everyone at school can work together to create an environment where bullying is not acceptable. Districts and schools should adopt policies to help prevent bullying and cyberbullying, such as school climate initiatives and support for digital citizenship and positive character development. Procedures for monitoring student behavior in school and online can help schools identify at-risk behaviors and provide interventions before they create safety issues.

The North Marion School District recognizes the impact that continual bullying and harassment can have on the mental health of our students.  Below are resources that can help you and your student address bullying, including ways they can report bullying or other unsafe behavior anonymously.  

Reporting Bullying

All kids should feel safe to be at school.  If you are not feeling safe, or are dealing with bullying or harassment, we want to help.  You can anonymously report a tip to the SafeOregon hotline.  Tips can be reported in the following ways

• Call - 844-472-3367
• Text - 844-472-3367
• Email - tip@safeoregon.com
• Or online by visiting - https://app.safeoregon.com/

Bullying and Harassment

• SchoolSafety.gov
• North Marion School District 15 - Board Policy JFCF - Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Menacing, Cyberbullying, Teen Dating Violence, or Domestic Violence – Student
• North Marion School District 15 - Board Policy ACB - All Students Belong

Cyberbullying and Social Media Safe Practices

Help protect your child from cyberbullying and other internet pitfalls and learn how to help your child become a respectful digital citizen.

• Stop Bullying
• Oregon Department of Education Cyberbullying Resource List
• Oregon Department of Education Online Safety Resource List
• Cyberbullying Resource Center
• Willamette Education Service District Resource Page
• iRespect and Protect (safe internet use advice)
• Common Sense Media (digital citizenship, safe internet use, preventing cyberbullying)
• Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook Video on Staying Safe Online
• National Cybersecurity Alliance