Bullying Awareness Week: Resources for Every Age and Stage

Bullying is more than just playground teasing—it can affect people of all ages, in classrooms, online spaces, and even workplaces. This Bullying Awareness Week, let’s take time to recognize the signs, talk openly about the impact, and explore resources that help us respond with empathy and action.

Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or professional, here are Canadian and library-based tools to help you learn more about bullying, prevention, and support.

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Help Children Understand Bullying Through Stories 

Kids learn best when ideas are presented in ways that are both relatable and engaging. Stories can help children recognize bullying behaviours, understand the feelings involved, and explore positive solutions—while building empathy and resilience. Here are some digital resources for children:

• Tumblebook Library: A fun way for kids to learn about bullying and kindness through picture books and chapter books.   
  • how to find book on bullying: Click on the “Tumblesearch” search bar > In the dropdown menu for "Search by keyword", select “bullying”, click on the ‘Go’ button
• World Book Discover: A trusted learning tool with simple, clear articles on bullying and cyberbullying, plus related eBook titles.   
  • Enter “bullying” in the search bar to find articles and ebooks for bullying and cyberbullying materials
  • Additionally, under the Life Skills tab on the top menu bar, select the “Dealing with Bullies” tile. It has a lot more information on bullying and ways to deal with it. 
• World Book ebooks: A trusted learning tool with simple, clear articles and ebooks on bullying and cyberbullying as well.    
  • On the top listing of subject, select the “Health and Human Body” topic. See related books on the topic of bullying.

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Teenage bullying: Learning to Cope and Speak Out

Teen bullying often takes new forms—especially online. Whether it’s cyberbullying, exclusion, or verbal harassment, knowing where to find trustworthy advice can make a huge difference. Resources for teens focus on empowerment, healthy boundaries, and how to get help without fear.

• Teen Health & Wellness: a digital resources for teens on topics including friendships and relationships, drugs and alcohol, nutrition and fitness, and more   
  • Enter ‘Bullying’ in the search bar and select the first result “Bullying and Cyberbullying”
  • Or, here is the direct link to the same article: https://teenhealthandwellness.com/article/76

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For Parents & Teachers: Tools to Guide and Support

Parents and teachers play a key role in preventing and addressing bullying. Having evidence-based information makes it easier to spot the warning signs, step in early, and create a safe environment where every child feels seen and supported.

• Canadian Points of View Reference Source: a trusted resources designed to assist researchers and educators in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects in Canada.   
  • Scroll down and select “School and Education” tile under ‘Explore Topics’ section, then select “Bullying” tile.
  • Back to the main page: Select “Technology and the Internet” tile (under the ‘Explore Topics’ section), then select “Cyberbullying” tile.

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For Adults: Recognizing and Addressing Workplace Bullying

Bullying doesn’t end at graduation. In workplaces, it can take the form of harassment, intimidation, or exclusion. Workplace bullying not only harms employees’ mental health—it also damages productivity and team trust. Resources for adults to recognize toxic behaviours, setting boundaries, and seeking help. Here are some resources that can help feel seen and heard:  

• Kanopy: a video streaming service that provides instant access to 30,000+ critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kids favorites.   
  • Streaming documentaries and educational videos about bullying in various environments, including workplaces, can help feel seen and be connected with the characters.  
  • Here is a direct link to education documentary on bullying. 
• CBC Corner: a trusted resource to discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more!   
  • Look for CBC documentaries and news segments on workplace harassment and anti-bullying efforts in Canada by typing in "bullying", "bully", "anti-bullying" in the search bar. 
  • Here is a direct link to an article on a victim getting closure from her high school bully 35 years later (a very powerful story!) 

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Here are more general support and resources:

Bullying Canada
24/7 bilingual support, resources, and advocacy for anyone experiencing bullying.

The Canadian Institute of Workplace Harassment and Violence
A not-for-profit organization that provides funding and guidance to employees in financial distress due to workplace psychological harm.