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Bullying Prevention Awareness Week Scheduled for 2008
Mark your calendars! PACER’s third annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is scheduled for October 5 -11, 2008.
Watch for information in early 2008 on how families, students, schools, organizations and others groups can partner with PACER on bullying prevention
Second Annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week Gains State, Federal Support
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week was held Oct. 21 – 27, 2007. It was sponsored by PACER Center’s National Center for Bullying Prevention and cosponsored by the American Federation for Teachers, National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education, National Education Association, National PTA, and School Social Work Association of America.
With media coverage in USAToday, SmartMoney.com, television stations, and more, word about PACER’ Center’s second annual National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week spread quickly across the nation. PACER is the National Center for Bullying Prevention.
As a result of this awareness week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting the goals of the week, the Minnesota governor’s office issued a proclamation, and groups across the country joined PACER as partners to help prevent bullying in their schools and communities.
Activities, contests, toolkits, and online bullying prevention training marked the week. In addition, more than 70,000 people visited PACER’s bullying prevention Web sites and 130,000 bullying prevention bookmarks were distributed in schools.
Bullying prevention takes more than a week, however. PACER will continue its efforts throughout 2008. The Web site, www.PACERkidsagainstbullying.org, will have opportunities for communities, parents, schools, and students to be involved in special activities. Additional Webinars on bullying prevention and a new bullying prevention Web site for middle-school and high-school students are planned. Families, students, schools, organizations and others groups are invited to join PACER as a partner during the 2008 National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, Oct. 5–11.
An estimated 160,000 children in the United States miss school each day as a result of being bullied. Learn how you can make a difference at www.PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org.
What people say about www.PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org
“I think this is a good Web site for kids because some of my friends have been bullied and I am going to tell them to go on this Web site. This is a very, very, very good Web site to go on. I hope you keep this Web site.” New York, Girl, 9
“Bullying is not cool. You should always be respected no matter how short or if you have big ears, and as long as you’re yourself, no one can tease you. You control your life, not bullies, and we are all the same anyway. We have ears and noses and mouths; some have glasses, but who cares........who cares?” Maryland, Boy, 12
“Bullying can really hurt me. With you on my side, I think I can make it through. I will always help a person in need of a non-bullying friend. Thank you!” New Jersey, Girl, 11
“I think this Web site inspired me to stand up for myself and NEVER bully ANYONE!!!!” Michigan, Girl, 10
I just wanted you all to know that I love the Kids Against Bullying Web site! It is cute, has great resources, and seems to be designed to keep the kids' attention. Also, as a professional, I appreciate the information on this site, as well as all the free downloads! Thank you for putting this together. School Counselor, North Carolina
I want to thank you for creating the PACER Kids Against Bullying Web site. This is the most comprehensive, outstanding, creative collaboration of resources (bullying or otherwise!) I have every found on the Internet or via movies. I love the interactive nature of the site. The movies are excellent. The graphics are fabulous. I appreciate the work that your organization is doing to help keep kids safe. School Counselor, Texas
I was looking at the bullying Web site. It is really neat and an excellent resource. I sent it to my children’s principal! I just wanted to pass on that I really appreciate the resource. Parent, Minnesota
Bullying Prevention Awareness Week by the Numbers
- A Congressional resolution supporting the goals of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
- A governor’s proclamation decreeing Oct. 21–27, 2007, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week (Minnesota)
- Five cosponsors (National PTA, National Education Association, American Federation for Teachers, National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education, and School Social Work Association of America)
- 62 schools, organizations, and individuals in 23 states and two countries were bullying prevention partners with PACER
- 70,000 visits to PACER’s bullying prevention Web site
- 130,000 Kids Against Bullying bookmarks distributed to schools nationwide
It adds up to a safer, healthier world for all children.
PACER Center’s Bullying Prevention Project is for all children, including children with disabilities, and promotes bullying awareness and teaches effective ways to respond to bullying.
Visit PACER's other sites: National Parent Center Network (ALLIANCE) | Kids Against Bullying | Project C3 | FAPE Project | Minnesota SEACs
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