BARK COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Resources for schools,
organizations, and communities
Research and reports
Empowering therapeutic independence through real-world technology: A study with Cascade Academy
Cascade Academy is a leading residential treatment program specializing in adolescent girls with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Its clinical model is grounded in evidence-based care, trust, accountability, and the gradual development of independence.
Behavioral health
Research and reports
How Bark for Schools helps protect students online and in real life
Learn how Bark for Schools helped Plum Borough School District identify at-risk students, strengthen digital citizenship, and support student safety.
K-12
Research and reports
A year of action: From debate to empowerment in digital safety
2025 marked a turning point in digital safety, as conversations shifted into real action across policy, culture, and education. A growing focus on digital citizenship and shared responsibility is helping kids build the skills they need to navigate technology safely and responsibly.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
Bark’s 2025 Annual Report for behavioral health teams
Key insights for helping youth build safety and resilience in the digital age.
Behavioral health
Research and reports
Bark’s 2025 Annual Report for I/DD support professionals
Key insights for supporting individuals with I/DD in an increasingly digital world.
Developmental disabilities
Research and reports
Bark’s 2025 Annual Report for K–12 leaders
Key insights for helping students navigate safety, skills, and resilience online.
K-12
Research and reports
Building a holistic approach to safety: A Littleton case study
See how Littleton Public Schools rebuilt their safety efforts with a comprehensive, prevention-focused strategy and what other districts can learn from their experience.
K-12
Research and reports
How Bark empowers survivors in recovery: A case study with Poiema Foundation
This case study highlights how the Bark Phone supports Poiema’s mission to serve survivors of human trafficking — and how other recovery centers can integrate it into their programs.
Behavioral health
Research and reports
Where does a phone fit in recovery?
The challenge isn’t whether phones belong in recovery — it’s how they are introduced and managed.
Behavioral health
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens.
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report:
For behavioral health
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual Report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens.
Behavioral health
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report:
For K-12 leaders
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual Report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens.
K-12
Research and reports
5 critical gaps hiding in your back to school safety plan
Here are the most important emerging challenges as well as actionable solutions to support your staff, students, and community.
K-12
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