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What is Bullying?

Bullying is being mean to another student over and over again. Bullying often includes:​

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  • Teasing

  • Talking about hurting someone or making threats

  • Spreading rumors

  • Leaving students out on purpose

  • Attacking students by hitting or yelling at them

Students participating in a Kindness is Cooler program event in Washington DC

Bullying does not always happen in person. Cyberbullying happens online or through text messages or emails. It can include posting rumors on social media, sharing embarrassing pictures or videos, or creating fake profiles.

​Bullying can affect you in many ways. If you feel helpless or hopeless, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

What does "Kindness is Cooler" mean?

Contact Information

Phone: 202.274.1835

Address:

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW #440

Washington, DC 20015

BEST FRIENDS CARES ABOUT OUR STUDENTS, IN OUR SEMINARS WE TEACH THE 24/7 HOTLINE NUMBER (1.800.799.7233) . THIS NUMBER IS A NATIONAL HELP NUMBER FOR NOT ONLY DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS, BUT ALSO CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMIZED BY BULLYING AND VIOLENCE AT SCHOOL AND HOME. 

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WE ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE TAKE IT DOWN ACT RECENTLY PASSED BY CONGRESS TO PROTECT YOUNG PEOPLE FROM EXPLOITATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA. THIS ACT PROVIDES THE STEPS TO GET UNAUTHORIZED IMAGES ONLINE REMOVED IN 48 HOURS. THE NUMBER IS 1.800.THE.LOST (1.800.843.5678).

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