Bullying Prevention Committee for Children is dedicated to fostering the safety and well-being of children, and bullying prevention is a key aspect of our mission. Research shows that feeling unsafe at school affects a student’s ability to learn, focus, and take academic risks. With safety and student success on the line, we’ve been consistent and unwavering in our work to prevent bullying. Our Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit is taught in conjunction with the Second Step Program in classrooms across the country. Want to learn more about bullying prevention? Download the white paper: Bullying Prevention in Schools Starts with Social-Emotional Learning (Leer en español) Looking for research? We are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of our programs. Visit our research page to learn more. Social-Emotional Learning Building skills for social and academic successMindfulness Settle the hubbub, relax, and get ready for learningChild Protection Working together to keep kids safe from abuse “The Bullying Prevention Unit has everything that we want. It’s teaching people to recognize what really is bullying, to respond to it now, and how to report it. Now the district has a perfect plan.” Nicholas J. Cirulli, Jr., Principal Louis H. Farrell Elementary, Philadelphia, PA “Relationships are so key in solving bullying issues. Kids have to trust that the adult cares. That’s why it’s so important that every single adult in a building has the strategy and the knowledge to listen to a student and validate what they’re saying.” Kim Bilanko, Principal Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Kirkland, WA The Second Step Bullying Prevention UnitPrevention is key when it comes to deterring bullying in schools. With the research-based Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit, Kindergarten–Grade 5 students learn to recognize, report, and refuse bullying. Training for school staff brings the program full circle by helping adults address bullying effectively. Explore SecondStep.org