Does StopBullyingPro store our students’ data?

No. The documentation tools run in the browser and keep records on the device — there’s no incident database on our side. See the Trust Center for how this works and why we built it this way.

Bullying intake & response for schools

Whether you’re a principal, counselor, or administrator at a public or private school, a consistent intake-and-response process protects students and your institution. Here’s a privacy-first way to take in concerns and respond in line with your own policy.

What to do

1
Use a consistent intake
Capture the same fields every time — who, what, when, where, witnesses, and evidence — so nothing is missed and records are comparable.
2
Investigate and respond promptly
Your policy sets the timeline; the duty to act generally begins once the school knows or reasonably should know.
3
Address civil-rights duties
When conduct is based on race, national origin, sex, or disability, Title VI / Title IX / Section 504 / ADA obligations may apply.
4
Communicate in writing
Give families the outcome in writing, with interim safety steps and a follow-up plan.
5
Keep defensible records
Dated, factual records protect students and the school if a complaint is later filed.

In-depth guides

Protected-class harassment

When bullying targets a child's race, national origin, sex, disability, or religion, it can become civil-rights harassment with real duties for the school.

Title IX overview

A plain-language overview of Title IX — which protects students from sex-based and sexual harassment at schools that receive federal funding.

Disability harassment

Bullying a child because of a disability has its own protections under Section 504 and the ADA — and can become a denial of a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

OCR complaint guide

How to file a civil-rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights when bullying is discriminatory harassment — including the 180-day rule.

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Frequently asked questions

Does StopBullyingPro store our students’ data?: No. The documentation tools run in the browser and keep records on the device — there’s no incident database on our side. See the Trust Center for how this works and why we built it this way.

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General information — not legal advice

This page is general information to help you get organized, not legal or mental-health advice, and it doesn't guarantee any outcome. Laws and policies vary and change. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional or the relevant agency. In an emergency call 911; for a mental-health crisis call or text 988.

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