Bullying Prevention and Intervention
Bullying Prevention and Intervention is part of Durham District School Board's (DDSB) Positive School Climates initiative. Bullying is a serious issue that can affect individuals, families and the community at large. If students who are bullied, who bully others, or who witness bullying receive support, they can learn effective strategies for interacting positively with others.
Report a bullying incident
Fill out an online bullying incident report if you experience or witness bullying.
Students, parents, guardians, friends and witnesses can report incidents. You can report an incident that takes place on or off school property.
DDSB behaviour policies
To limit bullying, students are responsible for reading and following these policies:
- DDSB Code of Conduct and Discipline for Students
- Acceptable and Safe Use Procedure for Computing Technology and Cyber Safety
DDSB bullying prevention information
We have created various resources for parents and educators to prevent bullying and cyberbullying within our schools:
Parent and Community Resources
Ontario Ministry of Education: Bullying – We Can All Help Stop It
Tip Sheets on Addressing and Reporting Bullying
- What Parents of Adolescents Need to Know
- What Parents of Elementary Children Need to Know
- What Parents of Young Children Need to Know
- What Parents of 2SLGBTQIA Youth Need to Know
- What Parents Need to Know About Cyberbullying
- Questions to ask when talking to your child’s school
Ministry of Education bullying information
The Ontario Ministry of Education provides schools and school boards as well as parents and families with a variety of resources to identify, prevent and support children who have been bullied or bully others.
Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet)
PREVNet's mission is to end bullying in Canada and promote safe and healthy relationships for all Canadian children. They provide resources for students, parents and teachers to address and prevent all forms of bullying.
