Resources
Free guides for your school community
Practical, bilingual guides informed by Dr. Alfan Alketbi's published research on bullying in UAE schools. Free to read, print and share.
Parents & guardians
A Parent's Guide to Bullying & Inclusion
Research with UAE schools found that bullying is often under-reported — many children never tell an adult. Families are the first safe place to notice, listen and act together with the school.
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A Teacher's Guide to Prevention & Early Response
Stakeholders in Abu Dhabi called for clearer policies and stronger support systems. A whole-school, public-health approach — prevention for everyone, early help for some, and focused support for a few — works best when every adult responds consistently.
Read & downloadStudents
Be a HEIKA Champion: A Student Guide
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at school. You can help make that happen — for yourself and for others.
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These guides are educational. They are not a substitute for your school's safeguarding procedures or professional advice.