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Bold sign stating "Bullying Stops Here!" with a message urging individuals to seek help and not to be afraid to speak up.

When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful, and they do it once, that's

RUDE

When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful, and they do it once, that's

MEAN

When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful, and they keep doing it even when you tell them to stop or show them that you're upset, that's

BULLYING

 

FortifyFL App

 

Image of the fortyfivefl app interface, designed for users to report suspicious activity easily and efficiently.We are pleased to announce that the FortifyFL app is LIVE. Now, any student, educator, parent, or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or FortifyFL. The app, which is available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices, is critical to ensuring all Florida schools are safe environments where students and educators can experience and share the joy of learning without fear. We hope that you will become familiar with this tool and help us spread the word about it with our students.

 

Department of Children and Family Services

A vintage red rotary telephone with a round dial and two receivers, set against a white background.

Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873

The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports of known or suspected child abuse, neglect or abandonment, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

 

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