October is Bullying Prevention Month

By respecting and appreciating the diversity within our LRCD communities, we can empower everyone to live their best life and promote equity and justice for all of our residents. Here are some resources and events that help you learn about and celebrate the beauty in our differences, while acknowledging our shared humanity.

October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006.

1 IN 5 SCHOOL AGE KIDS REPORT BEING BULLIED
 
5 OUT OF 5 CAN PREVENT THAT

​Bullying can occur in multiple ways. It can be verbal, physical, through social exclusion, or via digital sources like email, texts, or social media. Unlike mutual teasing or fighting, bullying occurs when one person or a group of people is perceived as being more powerful than another and takes advantage of that power through repeated physical assaults, threats of harm, intimidation, or by purposefully excluding a person from a valued social group.
 
Being bullied can severely affect a person’s self-image, social interactions, and school performance. Bullying can lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and even suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

October 16th is Unity Day Against Bullying

To participate in Unity Day, check out the resources below and share them with the children in your life.
 
Kids Against Bullying
 
Kids Against Bullying is a creative, innovative and educational website designed by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center (PACER’s NBPC) for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention, engage in activities and be inspired to take action.
 
Teens Against Bullying
 
Teens Against Bullying was created by and for teens working with PACER’s NBPC. This website is a place for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause.

Since 2006, PACER’s NBPC has actively led social change to prevent childhood bullying, so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities, and online.
 
Founded in 1977, PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities