October – National Bullying Prevention Month
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Rebecca Black, Named As Spokesperson
Teen pop star Rebecca Black, who rose to prominence in 2011 when the music video of her song “Friday” became the most viewed video of the year on YouTube, has been named as a spokesperson for PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Black is speaking out against bullying and helping to raise money for PACER with a T-shirt she designed as part of the second annual “Be Good to Each Other” campaign created by CustomInk. Black’s fans can purchase her unique design at CustomInk.com/stopbullying, and all profits from the campaign support PACER. “I wanted the T-shirt to have meaning and share the message that we are all unique,” said Black, whose purple and orange creation is a positive, inspiring play on the word 'Friday.' “I think it says what I believe – that you just need to be free and dare to be yourself. I'm hoping all my fans will want to buy one and show their support against bullying.” -
WONDER - Pledge to Choose Kind
The story of Augie, a boy born with a facial difference. The book provides a starting point for important conversations about bullying prevention, tolerance and kindness. To help support PACER’s efforts, Random House Children’s Books will donate $1 to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center for every pledge made during the month of October. -
New Teacher Toolkit for Early Learners
PACER has partnered with Spookley the Square Pumpkin to host an online toolkit, which provides links to free resources that teachers can use for important character values education and for multi-subject learning. -
Resources for LGBTQ Students and Their Families
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
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MEAN,
An Original Bullying Prevention MusicalYouth Performance Company presents, MEAN. It follows three students, a young woman being teased about her physical appearance, a young man being harassed for his sexual orientation, and a young woman being tormented by her peers because of her faith. The show runs in Minneapolis, MN,
September 28 – October 14..
I was a bully. I targeted these girls because they were easy. They did not stand up for themselfs. The time I figured out I was the bully was when my very own friend tried to take her life because of a bully doing the same to her as I was to this other girl. That is when I knew I had to change.
Emily, 16,
"I CARE BECAUSE BULLYING IS NOT THE SOULTION TO ANYTHING ! ;D"
Breanna, 14, INDIANA
I used to cut myself, I sometimes still do at the thought of it all, I got bullied and it ruined my life, I got bolemia and I self-harmed and nobody cared, I was all alone and thats why I want to make a difference.
Isy, 12, London
I don't think I have been bullied yet but I still think Bullying someone is NOT OKAY. My friends and I were called some bad names at school but actually we stood up for ourselves and it actually has kinda stopped yet. Since weve been so brave and self confident to stand up for ourselves, we actually get along with some people we never thought we would. IT'S IMPORTANT TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS. I know it's hard but I think it really helps. Good luck. Teens against Bullying.
Katha, 16, DE
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
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Katie Couric points viewers to PACER's bullying prevention resources
Posted: Friday, October 05, 2012
The website of Katie Couric’s new ABC daytime talk show, “Katie,” links to PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center resources.
The show’s Oct. 2 segment examined “Bullying: A National Epidemic” and pointed viewers to PACER’s resources.
Watch portions of the Katie Couric segment here
Hollywood Teens Bring PACER Message to Shine from Yahoo!
Posted: Friday, October 05, 2012
When Hollywood teens talk, kids listen. That is the message in an Oct. 4 article on “Shine,” the lifestyle site for women from Yahoo! which is featuring the latest public service announcement from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The PSA includes more than 10 young actors and musicians from Nickelodeon and Disney who are reaching out to their peers with a positive message about bullying prevention. Read more
Hip Hop Artist Lil Crazed Supports PACER With His Innovative Campaign to Prevent Bullying
Posted: Thursday, October 04, 2012
TEASE: To Encourage A Safe Environment. That is the theme of an innovative bullying prevention campaign by hip hop artist Lil Crazed that launched Sept. 26. The powerful music video for his latest song “Tick Tock” opens by sharing the story of how PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is working to change the culture and help keep children safe. Lil Crazed, who will perform at PACER’S Run Walk Roll Against Bullying Oct. 6 in Bloomington, Minn., is urging his fans from all over the world to support the cause, and proceeds from iTunes and merchandise sales will be donated to PACER. Watch the video
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Support PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Join Survey Monkey Contribute
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center is excited to announce our new partnership with SurveyMonkey Contribute and a new way for anyone to give thier support! Sign up and you will receive surveys by e-mail from SurveyMonkey customers who need your opinion. For every survey you take, SurveyMonkey will donate $0.50 to PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, and you'll get a chance to win $100 in an instant-win game.
Walk the Walk in a Pair of Hand-painted “Unite Against Bullying” Converse Shoes
It’s important to speak up in support of those who have been bullied. If you want to do more than just talk, you can “walk the walk” in a unique pair of orange hand-painted “Unite Against Bullying” Converse shoes. The Swanx (TheSwanx.com) shoe company of Puyallup, Wash., is making a generous donation to PACER for every shoe sold from its entire collection of hand-painted shoes during October. Take a look!
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