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STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT AGAINST BULLYING
​Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is committed to empowering every student, engaging educators, parents and community leaders to work together toward safe and welcoming learning environments. Our goal is to ensure that all schools have the resources to foster social and emotional growth and equip students to confidently contribute to their homes, schools and communities.
CMS empower students and parents to report bullying. Bullying can affect everyone - those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance abuse, and suicide. EVERYONE can work together to create a culture where bullying is NOT acceptable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I report bullying?
Bullying should be reported immediately. Go directly to the school or to CMS Bullying Prevention Department).Where do I get help?
In an emergency, please call 911. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online or at 1.800.273.TALK (8255) to talk with someone.If I have a bullying question, who should I contact at my child’s school?
Each school has a designated Bullying Prevention Administrator that works closely with the CMS Bullying Prevention Department. For the name of your school’s Bullying Prevention Administrator, please contact your school’s front office or contact us!How do teachers respond to suspected bullying?
CMS teachers are instructed to:
- Stop the bullying.
- Name the bullying behavior.
- Support the targeted student and remove them from the scene; making sure they are okay and safe.
- Engage the bystanders. In CMS, bystanders are held accountable for their actions as well.
- Address the student that was bullying.
- Follow-up. Report the incident to the school’s Bullying Prevention Administrator.
- CMS teachers are offered an online training module. In addition, schools are provided the opportunity for face-to-face bullying prevention professional development.
What is cyberbullying and what do I do if I am a target of it?
Cyberbullying happens when kids bully each other through electronic technology. If you find yourself a target of cyberbullying please:- Don’t respond to and don’t forward cyberbullying messages.
- Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times, and descriptions of instances when cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, emails, and text messages. Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers.
- Block the person who is cyberbullying.
- Report cyberbullying to:
- Your school
- Law enforcement
- Cyberbullying may include:
- Threats of violence
- Child pornography or sending sexually explicit messages or photos
- Taking a photo or video of someone in a place where he or she would expect privacy
- Stalking and hate crimes
