Tools for Counselors
If you’re a school counselor, counselor-in-training, or educator working with K-12 students, here are free resources on cyberbullying, online safety, and student well-being that you can use with your students.
New interactive tool
Lantern: The Global Atlas of Cyberbullying Law
See what the law says about bullying and cyberbullying, school phone rules, and online safety for young people, in plain English. Covers every U.S. state with school district lookup by ZIP code, plus Canada, Mexico, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and all 27 countries of the European Union.
Cyberbullying & online harm
- Cyberbullying Research Center — Free, research-based fact sheets, scenarios, and classroom activities for educators.
- StopBullying.gov — U.S. government guidance on preventing and responding to bullying and cyberbullying, including state laws and policies.
- PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center — Resources for students, families, and educators, with a focus on students with disabilities.
- Take It Down (NCMEC) — Free, anonymous tool that helps minors remove sexually explicit images of themselves from participating platforms.
- NetSmartz (NCMEC) — Age-appropriate online safety lessons, videos, and presentations for K-12.
Digital citizenship & social media
- Common Sense Education — Free K-12 digital citizenship curriculum and guidance on media, social media, and AI.
- Common Sense Media — Reviews and family guides on apps, games, and social platforms students use.
Professional standards
- ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors — The American School Counselor Association’s ethical code, including standards for virtual and digital practice.
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA) — The ASCA National Model, position statements, and professional development.
- CASEL — Frameworks and research for social and emotional learning in schools.
Crisis support to share with students
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (U.S.) for free, confidential support 24/7.
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 (U.S.) to reach a trained crisis counselor.
These links are for educational purposes. Please follow your district’s policies and protocols for student safety and reporting.