October is Bully Prevention Month across the United States and in ECISD. The purpose is to raise awareness, provide support and provide prevention education.

Bullying is unwanted harassment or aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

For more information on ECISD's bullying and cyberbullying reporting policies please follow this link: Bullying and Cyberbullying or submit a tip here Student Crime Stoppers Report