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Take action to address acne-based bullying
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is pleased to partner with Liquid Oxygen Skincare’s campaign to increase awareness of and address acne-based bullying. We are looking for youth (ages 14-21) like Larkin, pictured here and featured in this video to share their story about acne and bullying to be a part of the solution to help others! Want to learn more? Email [email protected]
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 because people don't deserve to get bullied. If you bully someone you can severely damage them emotionally, physically, and mentally. I used to be bullied myself and let me tell you it's not a pretty story to tell. So instead of bullying use encouraging.
Eric — 16
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I care because I know what it feels like to be constantly harassed, the first thing everyone should do is tell an adult. You are not a snitch! Even when you tell an adult you have to understand that the bullying may not go away, you have to be consistent and get a group of people behind you that can also tell adults and stand up for you (even if they are not your friends). After the bullying ends bullies turn victimization and try to make it seem like they are the victims, ignore them and once they do this you have more power over them and you can stand up for yourself.
Jesse — 13
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I care about bullying because even though I don't get bullied the people around me shouldn't have to suffer and be attacked on things they usually can't control. I care because I can be happy but my peers may not and that is not happy to hear. I care because I want everyone around me to feel loved and happy.
dalia — 14
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i care bc it is bad and people need to stop
nathan —
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people can and most likely hurt them selfś because of the way they are treated
Abrianna — 14
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I can't stand seeing people getting bullied, you can tell its not right. I care for everyone even my bully I know to stay strong and do something i always step in when i see younger kids fight lets help our earth be more kind, 1 can do much more than u think.
Amelia — 13
Stories
The start of my depression
January 13, 2025
The bullying started on my first day of 6th grade in a new school, some girls decided to corner me in the bathroom. They said that my hair was ugly and tangled and they told me I looked like a guy. That honestly hurt my feelings because I’ve never had anyone talk down on me like that. They picked on me for that whole year and one day I just decided I was over it and I fought back. They haven’t messed with me since but they did cause some serious mental health issues. You aren’t alone.