Here are resources for bullying and cyber-bullying help in Kansas:
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### **1. Kansas School Safety Hotline**
- **Purpose**: Provides a confidential way to report bullying or unsafe behavior in schools.
- **Phone**: **1-877-626-8203**
- **Website**: [Kansas School Safety Hotline](https://www.ksde.org/)
- **Services**: Reporting bullying, school safety issues, and connecting with support services.
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### **2. Bullying Prevention – Kansas Department of Education**
- **Purpose**: Resources and guidelines for preventing bullying in schools.
- **Website**: [Kansas Department of Education – Bullying Prevention](https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Kansas-Bullying-Prevention-Program)
- **Services**: School programs, training for educators, and resources for parents and students.
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### **3. Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL)**
- **Purpose**: Offers family support and education programs, including bullying prevention.
- **Phone**: **1-877-530-5275 (Parent Helpline)**
- **Website**: [KCSL](https://www.kcsl.org/)
- **Services**: Counseling, parenting education, and support for children experiencing bullying.
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### **4. StopBullying.gov**
- **Purpose**: A national resource for understanding and addressing bullying and cyber-bullying.
- **Website**: [StopBullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/)
- **Services**: Reporting tools, prevention strategies, and support for victims of bullying.
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### **5. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988)**
- **Purpose**: Support for individuals affected by bullying who may be experiencing distress.
- **Phone**: **988**
- **Website**: [988 Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/)
- **Services**: Confidential emotional support and crisis intervention available 24/7.
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### **6. Cyberbullying Research Center**
- **Purpose**: Provides information and resources on cyber-bullying prevention.
- **Website**: [Cyberbullying Research Center](https://cyberbullying.org/)
- **Services**: Education on cyber-bullying, reporting tools, and support strategies.
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### **7. Kansas Legal Services**
- **Purpose**: Offers legal assistance to individuals affected by severe bullying or harassment.
- **Phone**: **1-800-723-6953**
- **Website**: [Kansas Legal Services](https://www.kansaslegalservices.org/)
- **Services**: Legal advocacy and help with protection orders or harassment cases.
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### **8. Boys Town National Hotline**
- **Purpose**: Provides support for teens experiencing bullying or cyber-bullying.
- **Phone**: **1-800-448-3000**
- **Website**: [Boys Town National Hotline](https://www.boystown.org/)
- **Services**: Counseling, advice, and resources for youth in distress.
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### **9. Local School Counselors and Administrators**
- **Purpose**: Schools in Kansas are required to have anti-bullying policies in place.
- **How to Access**: Contact your school’s administration or counselor for assistance.
- **Services**: Reporting incidents, mediation, and support for students and families.
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### **10. National Parent Helpline**
- **Purpose**: Offers emotional support and resources for parents of children experiencing bullying.
- **Phone**: **1-855-427-2736**
- **Website**: [National Parent Helpline](https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org/)
- **Services**: Guidance for parents to address bullying effectively.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, reach out to these organizations for help and support.