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Beyond Bullying can help you find a starting point, but it is not a crisis service, therapist, counselor, legal service, or replacement for professional help.

Trusted adults

  • Parent or guardian
  • Teacher
  • Counselor
  • Coach
  • School administrator
  • Another trusted adult

School resources

Students can use appropriate school support and reporting channels. Exact processes vary by school and jurisdiction.

New Jersey HIB information

HIB means Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying. New Jersey’s Department of Education maintains official information about the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, school HIB policies and procedures, and resources for families and schools.

Official NJDOE HIB hub NJDOE family assistance

Legal note: Beyond Bullying does not decide whether a specific incident meets New Jersey’s legal definition of HIB and does not provide legal advice.

Crisis & emergency resources

If there is immediate danger: contact 911 or your local emergency services.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: in the U.S., call or text 988, or use the official 988 Lifeline chat.

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