Even though i have never been bullied or anyone i knew was i still think its a horrible thing.Bullies should realize what there doing and why it isnt right to just pick on someone who does absolutley nothing to you. everybody is there unique self and the shouldnt be bullied by it and im here to help fight against the cruelty of bullying 

odalys, 12, IL

I care because many people have commited sucide over things like this and I just want them to know it gets better. I was bullied, and it was really hard for me to deal with that. Even now it's STILL hard for me I don't get as harsh comments infact I barely get them at all but I still have that same pain with me. And im only 12. I was called fat, ugly, worthless, and I was even pushed around and getting into fights. But, that didn't change the fact that I still had hope. My family was not very supportive in these situations because I kept quiet about it. Don't keep quiet, let them know. Espeacially if it starts to get really serious! Don't be scared to better your future you have a chance! So take it. And hold on to it for as long as you live.

Gillette, 12, FL

I care because I'm sick of it. I've been bullied by one of my friends, several times. Imagine, you like a boy, and because you are fat and dress as a goth, someone who is suppose to be your friend says "Well, your courtship with.........it's impossible, but try". It's not the first time I heard stuff like that, and when I remember this, the only thing I want is crying. I always do a lot for her, but the only thing she can do is put me down. And everytime she have a boyfriend, things get worse. She only talk about him, and throw me some looks, like "Eheheh you should envy me, I have a boyfriend and you don't, I'm the best" and millions of etc's. Now imagine that all your friends have boyfriend, and you are the only one who don't interest to anyone, never, and because of that, you are always picked up. And why? Because you don't exist to anyone, except for your family. School can be a nigthmare. Have I reasons to smile? No. I smile? Yes. Because if I care about that, I will be depressed for the 2nd time in my life (this first was when I have 14). I tried to not care about that, but I can feel that I'm become depressed, but I'm trying to fight against that. Wish me luck...

Oriana, 17, Portugal

children dont deserve to be picked on , for someone to single out an individual because there different. it can make people do horrible things , make them feel alone , like there nothing special , like no-one cares . ive been bullied before and i know how horrible it makes someone feel. they kept calling me fat and chubby and they just mulipulated me . i had friends who really cared but at that point i didnt even fell that they cared because i thought i was alone . it went on for about 6 mounths untill i realized how much my friends cared . i told my teacher and it all got sorted out they never dd it again. But some children cant  make it stop which is why they need help . SO HELP STOP BULLYING AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE ! 

Rebekah , 12, England

In the past and sometimes now, I have been bullied alot on the internet I was given alot of abuse. But now I have seen this, I want to make a difference not just to me, but to all the teenagers around the world to make this stop. I am just so glad that I can contribute to all of this :)!

Sadie, 14, UK

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Minnesota students to Hold Bullying Prevention Rally at the State Capitol
Saturday, February 11 - noon to 1:00 pm

Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2012

Join with the voices of Minnesota teens and make a statement to support stronger bullying prevention legislation.

The U.S. Department of Education released in December an Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies

Posted: Friday, January 06, 2012

a new report summarizing current approaches in the 46 states with anti-bullying laws and the 41 states that have created anti-bullying policies as models for schools. Read More about the Dept. of Ed Press release.

Jonna Herbstritt, A PACER “Peer Champion”, Receives Human Rights Award for Her Bullying Prevention Work

Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

As the first recipient of Chaska’s Human Rights Award, Jonna Herbstritt has set the bar pretty high for future nominees.

The 14-year-old Chaska High School freshman was surprised with the award at Saturday’s Hometown Holiday’s tree lighting ceremony in City Square Park. She also received a plaque from Mayor Mark Windschitl at Monday night’s Chaska City Council meeting. “You’re pretty super,” said Windschitl. “This is a pretty big award,” he told Jonna.

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