Did you know that in addition to October being National Cyber Security Awareness Month, its also National Bullying Prevention Awareness MonthThat makes it a good time for people in your community to take stock of efforts to prevent bullying. Do school climates make students feel safe, allowing them to thrive academically and socially Are young people comfortable speaking up if they are being bullied online or off Are members of the media aware of best practices when it comes to reporting bullying storiesIn recognition of the efforts to improve school climates and reduce rates of bullying nationwide, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention are proud to release a variety of resources aimed at informing youth, those who work with youth, members of the media, parents, and schools. Find these resources at Stopbullying.gov.The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention also are presenting a webinar, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying: Keeping Kids Safe, to be held on October 30, 2014 from 2-3pm EDT. Register here to join presenters from the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This is the first webinar in a two-part series hosted by the Department of Justices Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.Check out other bullying prevention efforts on the Stopbullying.gov blog.
Katie Gorscak, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
and Sarah Sisaye, U.S. Department of Education
Topics: Protect Kids OnlineTagged with: cyberbullying, high school, kids, middle school, parents, teachers, teensSource: www.onguardonline.gov
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