Sections on This Page:
- What Is the Training Toolkit?
- How Can Schools Use This Toolkit?
- Download the Toolkit
- Additional Questions and Comments
What Is the Training Toolkit?
The Bullying Prevention and Intervention in DC Educational Institutions training toolkit was developed by the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) in partnership with the youth research organization Child Trends.
This comprehensive, no-cost training package includes guides, presentation slides, real-world scenarios, and self-assessments to help schools and other educational entities train staff to prevent and respond to bullying effectively.
After completing the training, participants will be able to:Understand the required policy components of the Youth Bullying Prevention Act of 2012, including:
- The District's definition of bullying
- Reporting requirements
- Appeals procedures
- Determine whether bullying has occurred using the “Bullying Incident Checklist”
- Identify best practices and misdirections in intervening in bullying situations
- Recognize the role of school climate in the prevention of bullying
- Assess their current capacity for addressing school climate issues
How Can Schools Use This Toolkit?
This training is designed for group sessions with school administrators, teachers, and educational support staff.
Before delivering the training, the facilitator should review all materials and instructions. The full session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Facilitators may also use this training toolkit as a platform to create their own customized training, provided that the core requirements, definitions, and principles outlined in the toolkit remain unchanged.
Download the Toolkit
The toolkit contains the following materials for download:
- Training Discussion Guide (updated: October, 2025)
- A PDF of the Presentation Slides (updated: October, 2025)
- Four Handouts:
- Nine Example Scenario Checklists
Additional Questions and Comments
If you have any further questions, please contact us via:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- In-Person: 441 4th Street NW, Suite 570N, Washington, DC 20001
- Phone: (202) 727-4559
When you call or visit us and require language assistance, our staff will connect you with a live interpreter to ensure we can assist you effectively.
Please note that while OHR is available to answer questions to the best of our ability, any information provided should not be considered legal advice.
This Webpage Was Last Updated on November 4, 2025.