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Bullying Prevention Resources

Bullying, as the term is defined in Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-751.4), is strictly prohibited. The Student Code of Conduct for all schools within the school system expressly prohibits bullying.

If you or your student believe that a student is being bullied, please report it to a school staff member or administrator immediately.

Bullying is defined as an act that is:

  1. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or
  2. Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm; or
  3. Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act that a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate, that:
    • causes another person substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm;
    • has the effect of substantially interfering with a student's education;
    • is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or,
    •  has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
See something? Text 770.220.7009 to report to HCS anonymous text tip line

Report Bullying

Bullying investigations are conducted at the school level. It is always best to speak to a school administrator immediately to report bullying.

DID YOU KNOW, that Henry County School District has an anonymous text tip line?

External Resources

GaDOE School Safety Hotline

The Georgia Department of Education operates a School Safety Hotline as a resource to teachers, administrators, students and parents. The mission of the hotline is to “provide a safe and secure environment conducive to learning…” for every school community.

The hotline is toll-free and anonymous and can be reached by dialing 1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867). An initiative of the Georgia Safety and Violence Task Force, this is the nation’s first state-sponsored school safety hotline. It is completely confidential and available 24 hours a day.