Follow Up: Addressing Bullying and Harassment in the Commonwealth
Explore key takeaways, slides, and resources from our Lunch N’ Learn with the AG's Office on bullying and harassment in Massachusetts schools.
By Spark Kindness Team
Lunch N’ Learn on Addressing Bullying and Harassment
We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended or registered for our recent Lunch N’ Learn session with Liza Hirsch, Director of the Children's Justice Unit (office of the Attorney General) focusing on Addressing Bullying and Harassment in Massachusetts.
Liza provided valuable insights into the legal responsibilities of schools, the importance of inclusive school cultures, and practical tools for addressing hate, bias, and harassment in educational settings. We’re grateful for her time and expertise, and we hope you found the session informative and empowering.
Access Liza’s Slides and Presentation Materials
If you missed the event or would like to review the content, you can find Liza’s slides and resources used during the presentation HERE.
Additional Resources Referenced
Below are links to the key resources Liza mentioned during the session. These materials offer further guidance on supporting students, responding to incidents, and understanding legal frameworks in Massachusetts:
- PDF: MA Sexting & Cyberbullying Guidance
- Attorney General Civil Rights Complaint Form
- AGO Webpage on Addressing Hate and Bias Incidents in Schools
- PDF: AGO Guidance on Schools’ Legal Obligations to Address Hate and Bias Incidents
- PDF: Q&A Flyer: Addressing Hate and Bias in Schools
- Quick Guide Flyer: Combatting Hate in Schools (for Families and Students)
This was a FREE program offered to members of the MetroWest Anti-Bullying Coalition thanks to our 2024 sponsors, the MetroWest Health Foundation, Patrick's Promise, Becca Schmill Foundation, Call2Talk, MetroWest Regional Coalition for Suicide Prevention, and Eastern Bank. Interested in joining or sponsoring the Coalition? Learn more here.