# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - New Jersey ## Emergency Contacts - **National Bullying Hotline: StopBullying.gov** - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Provides information on bullying prevention, reporting, and support. - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers crisis support for individuals affected by bullying or cyberbullying. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **New Jersey Department of Education - Anti-Bullying Program** - **Phone:** (609) 292-5935 - **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/](https://www.nj.gov/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/) - **Services Provided:** Guidance for students, parents, and educators regarding the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) policy; resources for reporting bullying in schools. - **NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention** - **Website:** [http://www.njbullying.org/](http://www.njbullying.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, educational workshops, and resources for bullying prevention. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Northern New Jersey - **Garden State Equality Safe Schools Initiative** - **Phone:** (973) 509-5428 - **Website:** [https://www.gardenstateequality.org](https://www.gardenstateequality.org/) - **Office Location:** 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 - **Specialized Services:** Anti-bullying training for educators, support for LGBTQ+ students, and resources for creating safe school environments. ### Central New Jersey - **Princeton Center for Leadership Training - Bullying Prevention Programs** - **Phone:** (609) 252-9300 - **Website:** [https://www.princetonleadership.org/](https://www.princetonleadership.org/) - **Office Location:** Princeton, NJ - **Specialized Services:** School-based programs for peer leadership and bullying prevention. ### Southern New Jersey - **Center for Family Services - Anti-Bullying Initiatives** - **Phone:** (877) 922-2377 - **Website:** [https://www.centerffs.org/](https://www.centerffs.org/) - **Office Location:** 584 Benson Street, Camden, NJ 08103 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling for victims of bullying, youth outreach programs, and family support services. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **New Jersey Department of Education HIB Policy Reporting** - **Phone:** (877) 652-2873 (Children's System of Care) - **Website:** [https://www.nj.gov/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/](https://www.nj.gov/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/) - **How to Report:** Contact your school’s Anti-Bullying Specialist (ABS) to report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Provide details such as dates, individuals involved, and evidence like screenshots or emails if applicable. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Information for parents, students, and educators about preventing and responding to cyberbullying, including legal considerations. - **Stomp Out Bullying** - **Website:** [https://www.stompoutbullying.org](https://www.stompoutbullying.org/) - **Features:** Free resources for students and families, live chat support for those in crisis, and anti-bullying campaigns. ## Educational Resources - **StopBullying.gov Resources for Schools** - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources](https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources) - **Description:** Includes downloadable guides for schools, parents, and students to address bullying and promote a safe environment. - **PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center** - **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying/](https://www.pacer.org/bullying/) - **Description:** Offers educational resources for bullying prevention and support, including toolkits for parents and students. ## Other Resources - **Legal Services of New Jersey - School Law Project** - **Phone:** (888) 576-5529 - **Website:** [https://www.lsnj.org/](https://www.lsnj.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for students facing bullying or harassment in schools. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New Jersey Department of Education at [https://www.nj.gov/education/](https://www.nj.gov/education/)._