Create a Safe and Positive School Climate
Many students encounter bullying and other negative behaviors that diminish their sense of safety at school. Here are some resources designed to help you create a safe, positive school environment that supports student success.
Bullying Prevention Programs Work
We've distilled the research on bullying to help educators and families understand bullying dynamics and prevention strategies that get results. Learn how the negative impacts of bullying affect everyone involved—the bully, the victim, and the bystanders. See why human skill-building is a key component in an effective school prevention strategy, promoting safe schools and student success.
Free Activities, Lessons, and Materials
Refusing Bullying
Classroom Activity: Grade 2
Bystander Responsibility
Sample Lesson: Grade 5
Bullying or Joking?
Classroom Activity: Grades 6–8
Keep Learning with On-Demand Second Step® Webinars
Our on-demand webinars, including Creating a Culture of Kindness: Using Research-Based Approaches to Prevent Bullying, provide educators with practical and actionable strategies to reduce bullying and violence in schools.
Combat Chronic Absenteeism
Watch our eye-opening video to understand the impact of chronic absenteeism on student success and to uncover effective strategies to boost attendance.
Prevent Bullying
Delve into the critical topic of bullying prevention and explore expert insights and practical techniques for fostering a safe and respectful school environment.
Puchasing Options
Discover strategies to help students manage screen time, build healthier relationships with technology, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a digital world.
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Students build essential human skills through developmentally aligned programs that help them thrive from PreK through high school.
