Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)
New Jersey has been a leader in the establishment of a strong statutory, regulatory policy and program framework to support the prevention, remediation and reporting of HIB in schools. Provided below are information and resources to aid schools in the establishment of HIB policies, the adoption of HIB program strategies, the implementation of proactive responses to HIB and the adoption of effective HIB reporting procedures.
Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR)
Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act-2012 Amendments
Information on the 2022 Amendments to the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
(Including Model Policy on Prohibiting HIB and HIB Reporting Forms.)
This form should be used by parents or guardians to report allegations of HIB. Once the form is received by the school, the principal is responsible for implementing the school district’s policy and procedures. An investigation shall be completed as soon as possible, but not later than 10 school days from the date of the written report of the incident. Should you have any questions about the investigation, please contact the school principal.
School Safety Teams
Nehaunsey Middle School
School Nurse: | Joe Santone |
CST: | Diana Dresh |
Parent: | Lou Damminger |
ABS: | Daniel Giorgianni |
Teacher: | Sean Keane |
Broad Street School
School Nurse: | Rebecca Moran |
CST: | Colleen Moran |
Parent: | Michael Grelli |
ABS: | Stacy Podolski |
Principal: | Alisa Whitcraft |
HIB District Coordinator: John Tirico
Parent and Caregiver Resources
- Guidance for Parents on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
- Obtaining Assistance for HIB Concerns under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
- Garden State Equality
- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
- New Jersey Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention
- Stand Up Say No to Bullying
- Very Well: Protecting Your Child From Bullying in School
School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
2020-2021 District and School Grade Report