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National Bullying Prevention Month (NBPM) held during October | Unity Day is the third Wednesday of October
A month long event to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. On Unity Day, plan to wear and share the color orange — as a tangible representation of the supportive, universal message that our society wants to prevent bullying, and is united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Bullying Prevention 101
This quick guide for middle and high school students provides helpful information on what bullying is, who is involved, the roles played, and bullying prevention rights, along with ideas for advocacy and self-advocacy.
Your Views Matter
What you think is important! If you have ever been bullied or have seen bullying, share your anonymous responses.
Teens Against Bullying bookmarks, new design now available!
The updated design of the Teens Against Bullying bookmark encourages middle and high school students with the message, “Creating a World Without Bullying.” The reverse side helps teens think of the actions they can take to change their world.
Student Action Plan Against Bullying
Ready to take action to address bullying? Maybe not sure how to start? As a student, bullying is something that impacts you, your peers, and your school – whether you’re the target of bullying, a witness, or the person who bullies. Bullying can end, but that won’t happen unless students, parents, and educators work together and take action.
Tell Us Why You Care
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I care about this because no one should have to go through someone picking on them for their insecurities, family, or style. Everyone is a different person and special in their own way. We are all humans and we all deserve to be happy and live our lives. I also care for the bullies because a lot of the time bullying is reflected based off of their home life. I believe everyone should have a place where they are comfortable or happy to go to, be school, home, your friends house. We all need a little peace.
Haidee — 16
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LGBTQ+ kids and people of color are some of the most likely to experience harassment, violence, and bullying.
Emory — 17
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I was bullied a lot back in elementary school and considered the weird kid all my life. I started to feel like I was such a weirdo and I got insecure about asking for help from the teacher since kids I sat next to kept saying I was annoying. So I stopped asking for help because I thought I would bother people. I also kept thinking I was ugly because of all the things the kids said to me back then, now I know it isn’t true and you shouldn’t just do that to people. Even if that was years ago things can still hurt you to this day.
Emily — 16
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I care about antibullying because I think that it is wrong, and I have seen it firsthand. I care about antibullying because you should feel safe and happy when you're at school.
Erin — 11
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people are getting hurt and it needs to stop.
Gage — 15
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I also experienced bullying when I was in elementary. I know the feeling of getting bullied and its negative effects on the one getting bullied.
Vince — 16
Stories
I was bullied in elementary school
April 9, 2024
When I was in 4th grade I liked this one boy but there were 2 people who would always bully me because of it. They would laugh at me for it. They would go out of their way to make me feel miserable. I finally stood up to them one day and then I reported them to the principal.