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Archived News - 2011

Posted: 8/15/2011

PACER presents award to Ellen DeGeneres

Posted: 8/10/2011

Yesterday in Minneapolis, PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center presented Ellen DeGeneres with its first ever National Leadership Award for her strong support of bullying prevention. PACER's Executive Director Paula Goldberg thanked the comedian and talk show host for leading the movement in raising awareness of this important issue. DeGeneres supports PACER's bullying prevention resources and has shared them on her website.

Seventeen article - "join my fight against cyberbullying" by Demi Lovato

Posted: 8/4/2011

Seventeen contributing editor Demi Lovato speaks out against online bullying, and opens up about why this cause is so important and personal to her. “It's not okay to bully anyone—ever," Lovato says. "I hope to encourage everyone to take a stand and put a stop to this horrible epidemic. If you are being bullied or if you know someone who is, please visit Teens Against Bullying for more info. Together we can make a difference—together we can save lives.” Read More >>>

Register now for PACER’s Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Oct. 1, or host one in your community!

Posted: 7/29/2011

Join PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center on Oct. 1 in Bloomington, Minn., for the second annual Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying! The Run, Walk, Roll event will kick off PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month of October. Communities nationwide can also join forces with the National Bullying Prevention Center by planning their own Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying using PACER’s free toolkit, available at PACER.org/bullying. Communities are encouraged to donate the proceeds from their event to the National Bullying Prevention Center.

Save $1 on Secret and support bullying prevention!

Posted: 7/21/2011

During its “Mean Stinks” campaign, Secret Deodorant is partnering with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center by donating proceeds from the sales of Secret Clinical Strength. Just fill in the online form and Secret will send you a coupon for $1 off any one Secret Clinical Strength. For every coupon redeemed, Secret will donate a $1 to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

Posted: 6/29/2011

Award-winning actress, author, and activist Marlo Thomas posted a Huffington Post article yesterday titled “Summer Bullying Prevention Tips for Your Family.” The article included a link to PACER’s KidsAgainstBullying.org website.

ABC News report - Study: Schoolyard Bullies Four Times More Likely to Abuse Spouses

Posted: 6/7/2011

... After entering a peer advocate program through PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, Kailey has learned instead to stand up for others.

Read the full story here

PACER Center featured in Star Tribune Article - Local group leads charge against bullying

Posted: 5/24/2011

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Minnesota Public Radio Forum on bullying

Posted: 5/20/2011

Minnesota Public Radio’s Midday program presented a forum on bullying in Minnesota schools including students, parents, teachers, and a panel of experts on May 18. Paula Goldberg, PACER’s executive director, was a panel member. The forum tops off a special series of reports on bullying from Minnesota Public Radio News. Listen to the forum here.

Posted: 5/20/2011

Paula F. Goldberg, executive director of PACER Center, testified about bullying prevention for students with disabilities at a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Hearing on Friday, May 13 in Washington, D.C. The testimony includes recommendations to address bullying of students with disabilities.


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