Archived News - 2010
James Jones Featured On NBC’s People Of the Year
Posted: 11/23/2010
James Jones and his daughter, Chatari, will be featured in an interview with Matt Lauer on NBC's "People of the Year" which will air on Thanksgiving evening.
Mr. Jones received national media attention after he boarded a Florida bus to defend Chatari, who has cerebral palsy, in a bullying situation. Following the incident, Mr. Jones apologized for his actions and encouraged other parents to contact PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center to learn what they can do if their child is being bullied.
Pictured from left to right are James Jones, his wife Deborah, Chatari, Matt Lauer and Ryan Julison, a public relations expert based in Florida, who was instrumental in addressing the media for the family and who generously shared his expertise on a pro bono basis.
MICHAEL & MARISA
Posted: 11/2/2010
Pop/rock duo MICHAEL & MARISA, 12 and 13 respectively, have lent their support to the PACER Center’s National Bullying Prevention Center both financially and through promotion of their self-penned anti-bullying song “The Same”, which encourage bystanders to get involved. MICHAEL & MARISA donated funds to the National Bullying Prevention Center through money they earned through touring.
“It’s inspiring to see children wanting to help other children,” says Julie Hertzog, director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. “We thank Michael & Marisa for their commitment to help peers who are bullied, and believe their example will lead the way for others to get involved and make a difference in their community.”
PACER Participates On Panel for New York Times Event
Posted: 11/2/2010
Julie Hertzog, Director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, participated on a panel for an event sponsored by the New York Times on Monday, October 25.2010, titled “Bullying—A National Crisis”. Hertzog joined other national experts to speak out the bullying in America’s middle and high schools. Held in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month, this event brings together parents, teachers and advocacy groups to explore causes and discuss solutions to this growing problem.
Department of Education Issues Guidance to Support Educators In Combating Bullying
Posted: 11/2/2010
The Department of Education released a "Dear Colleague" letter on October 26, 2010, sent to schools, colleges and universities, explaining educators' legal obligations to protect students from student-on-student racial and national origin harassment, sexual and gender-based harassment, and disability harassment. The letter provides examples of harassment and illustrates how a school should respond in each case.
Bullying Alarming, But Hope Exists – Article from Youth1
Posted: 11/2/2010
Youth1, the world’s first media company devoted to youth sports, interviewed Julie Hertzog, Director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, recognizing that athletes and coaches have a role in addressing bullying.
The high price of bullying in the US — BBC News
Posted: 11/1/2010
Some 20% to 65% of children worldwide say they suffer from bullying, but that proportion may be higher because school violence is "notoriously under-reported", the report says.
In the US, around a fifth of high school students said they experienced repeated, intentional bullying, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Indeed, the prevalence of bullying is so high that CDC treats it as a public health issue.
"As a result of being bullied, you don't attend school, you're losing the opportunity to learn," says Julie Hertzog, director of the National Bullying Prevention Center run by the Pacer children's organisation.
Yahoo! Connected Parent—Blog Post “Advice Gone Wrong”
Posted: 11/1/2010
Adam Freeman Pockross of – Yahoo! Connected Parent blogs about the interactive feature on “Teens Against Bullying” > Listen > Advice Gone Wrong
Powerful YouTube Video Thanks Demi Lovato for Her Support in the Fight Against Bullying
Posted: 10/26/2010
A new YouTube video, “You, me and Demi Lovato against bullying,” showcases PACER spokesperson Demi Lovato’s support and actions in the fight to end bullying. Made by Mica Marcal, a 19-year-old from Provo, Utah, the video features young girls from all different backgrounds speaking about how Demi has helped them through some of their toughest times, and why she makes such a great role model for them.
PACER Appears on Good Enough Moms For A Discussion on Bullying
Posted: 10/26/2010
Julie Hertzog, Director of PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, joins Erin and Marti Erickson, hosts of Good Enough Moms, for an on-line podcast on parenting topics, to discuss why bullying is such an important issue. The 30 minute broadcast can be streamlined or downloaded.
Listen To The Pod Cast HereBBC News - The high price of bullying in the US
Posted: 10/26/2010
Julie Hertzog the Director of Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center was interviewed for this BBC News report concerning a global report by children's development organization Plan International. The report gauges the economic impact of school violence, which it categorized as corporal punishment, sexual abuse and bullying and identifies bullying as the biggest problem in US school playgrounds. Read More >>>
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