The Dignity Act Resources
Guidance and Resources
Policy Resources
Curriculum Resources
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Guidance and Resources
Preventing CROWN Act Incidents (May 2022)
Understanding the CROWN Act (October 2021)
NYS Center for School Safety Dignity Act Resources
Social Emotional Learning Resources
Dignity Act Information Quick Guide (updated September 2022)
Online Resource for School Counseling and Other Staff Regarding Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying (October 2019)
A Resource and Promising Practices Guide for School Administrators and Faculty (Updated December 2017)
Dignity Act Coordinator Poster (resource for school display) (October 2017)
StopBullying.gov, U.S. Department of Education, includes resources for kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and community, guidance, and much more
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Policy Resources
Guidance for Local Implementation to assist schools, districts, and BOCES in local implementation of the Dignity Act (Updated July 2013)
Guidance for Updating Codes of Conduct (Updated June 2023) to assist schools, districts, and BOCES in updating their Codes of Conduct in accordance with the amended Dignity Act
Dignity Act Implementation Self-Assessment Tool (October 2018)
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
- Federal Laws and Resources
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Curriculum Resources
Dignity Act Lesson Plan Template
Classroom Toolkits and Activities
Teaching Students to Prevent Bullying
Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Strategies and Resources