Here are some sites that typically have good ideas, resources, tools that you might take advantage of this month.
This month, groups across the country committed to stop bullying will release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to this important issue facing our youth. This month serves as a reminder that bullying prevention must be addressed, and one way to accomplish this is through educating ourselves, our communities and the youth in our lives.
In the spirit of lifelong learning on this issue, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention are launching several initiatives and resources this month through StopBullying.gov. These efforts are highly important for reaching out not only to parents, teachers, and the youth themselves, but also to the media who play an important role in telling the stories we hear about bullying.
Here are just some of the great efforts in store during Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.
- Media Guidelines for Bullying Prevention. Media coverage of social issues has a big impact on how communities understand and address problems. Research and expert opinion suggest that certain trends in media coverage of bullying have the potential to do harm. This guidance offers help to journalists, bloggers, the entertainment creative community, and others who are developing content about bullying to engage in responsible reporting on this important topic.
- Youth Engagement Event. Across the country, youth are encouraged to talk about bullying by organizing bullying prevention social and educational events through youth organizations in their communities. Youth can report back on these activities through our Tumblr page
. For more information, visit StopBullying.gov.
- Conversation Starters Mobile App. Later this month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will release an app for parents to help start conversations with their kids about bullying.
- Bullying Prevention Training Center. This revamped section of the website provides a one-stop-shop for training materials for educators and community leaders. These new materials will be available in late October in our Training Center on StopBullying.gov.
- Dear Colleague Letter. The Department of Education has issued guidance in the form of a Dear Colleague letter that provides an overview of school districts’ responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to address bullying of students with disabilities.
Keep up to date on the latest bullying prevention resources and tools and sign up for e-mail updates from StopBullying.gov .
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With all of these new resources and attention, it’s a great time to consider how you can help raise awareness about bullying and take action to stop it. Teens can find inspiration by visiting our Tumblr site . Tell us what you are going to do by engaging on Facebook and Twitter .
. Tell us what you are going to do by engaging on Facebook and Twitter .- Join the conversation on the StopBullying.gov Facebook page
- It’s Bullying Prevention Month! Take these steps to stop bullying on the spot: http://1.usa.gov/1Gsw2YK #St
opBullying365 - Even the smallest acts of kindness can change someone's day. Support kids who are bullied using these helpful tips: http://1.usa.gov/1K5Iq3u
- Kids – you have the power to be a leader in bullying prevention! Find out ways you can get involved in prevention efforts at your school: http://1.usa.gov/1UW2mic
- One of the best things you can do for a person who is bullied is let them know they are supported. Keep these tactics in mind for moments when you witness bullying: http://1.usa.gov/1UW3iTT
2. Pacer Center- National Bullying Prevention Month Link http://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Educational Activities
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center offers several, free creative activities and resources for
K-12 students, educators, and parents. The goal is to raise awareness and increase understanding of how to respond to bullying. The resources are free, available on-line, and easy to implement in the school and community.
K-12 students, educators, and parents. The goal is to raise awareness and increase understanding of how to respond to bullying. The resources are free, available on-line, and easy to implement in the school and community.
- Project Connect – Invite students to write a message on a strip of ORANGE construction paper. The strips are then stapled or glued together, resulting in one long, connected chain that visually represents the power of uniting for a common cause.
- Create A Poster - Send us your story, poem, artwork or video on the topic expressing your ideas on bullying prevention.
- Unity Banner - Create a huge banner with the word UNITY as the central theme. Ask everyone to sign the banner, define what unity means to them, or make a suggestion about ways to unite as a school or organization.
- Above the Line—Below The Line – Create a chart that helps students actively define behaviors that they consider “above the line” versus “below the line”.
- Book Club – Read these books with classrooms and follow up activities and discussion
3. National Child Traumatic Stress Network
4. Cartoon Network- Stop Bullying Campaign
5. Anti-Defamation League- ADL
Bullying Awareness Month
LEARN MORE AND TAKE ACTION
It takes everyone working together to stop bullying. That's why the Anti-Defamation League works with educators, families and students to show them how harmful bullying can be, and the best ways to deal with it effectively. We have also spearheaded laws that require schools to establish strong anti-bullying policies. Here are the stories of a few people we’ve helped fight back against painful, relentless bullying.
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