The Tyler Clementi Foundation works to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces and faith communities to honor the legacy of Tyler Clementi.

Our Impactful Work

Giving Tuesday 2025

This Giving Tuesday, join us in building a future where no child feels alone, unsafe, or unsupported. Your gift to the Tyler Clementi Foundation provides the tools and programs that make schools, online spaces, and communities safer for young people....

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Sign the Upstander Pledge!

I pledge to not remain a passive bystander but rather be an active Upstander when I witness bullying behavior. As an Upstander; I will intervene whenever I see or hear anyone being targeted with bullying behavior; whether I’m at school,...

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2025 Upstander Legacy Celebration

Our 11th Annual Upstander Legacy Celebration on October 23, 2025, was a wonderful evening of celebration and community. View photos below. Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

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2025 DC Upstanders in Action

Click Here to see photos from 2025 Upstanders in Action in DC! The Tyler Clementi Foundation held a powerful evening of community, connection, and action at the home of Craig Benson in Washington, D.C. Jane Clementi, our Co-Founder & CEO,...

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Cyberbullying is any unwanted, aggressive online behavior that is intentionally hurtful and targeted. It may or may not include a power-dynamic or discrimination based on race/ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, ability, body size/shape faith, or any other difference and it can result in feelings of humiliation, shame, or embarrassment. It is often repeated and it can sometimes be difficult for the target to avoid.

 

Click here to download a PDF version of the Cybersafety Guide.

Tyler Clementi Foundation Upstanders

By Charlotte Robinson, September 09, 2025 Now as the new school year has begun the Tyler Clementi Foundation that stands against bullying has announced 2 powerful...

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Tyler's Story

In 2011, the Tyler Clementi Foundation was founded by the Clementi family to prevent bullying through inclusion and the assertion of dignity and acceptance as a way to honor the memory of Tyler: a son, a brother, and a friend.

Not only do we continue to carry the important message about the suicide risk facing many LGBT youth, who can be three to seven times more at risk for suicide than other youth, but also our message of standing up to bullying speaks universally across all cultures and identities.

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