National 4-H Conference Teens Tackle Bullying Issue

cosborne — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:59:39 +0000

Katie Gorscak, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The National 4-H Conference is the premier 4-H civic engagement experience for youth across the country. The conference provides an opportunity for 4-H members to increase knowledge, resources, and skills that will empower them to make an impact on their community in a meaningful and genuine way.

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HRSA and GLSEN Work Together in Support of No Name Calling Week

rellis — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Erin Reiney, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is proud of its long history of working with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and other student groups to promote healthy kids and safe schools. These partnerships are a great chance for HRSA to reach youth in their schools and community to prevent bullying. Over the years, HRSA and GLSEN have shared resources and spoken at events. This year, we are continuing that work on social media for GLSEN’s No Name Calling Week.

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Mentoring Programs Teach Teens Important Skills

rellis — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Stephanie Rapp, U.S. Department of Justice

January is National Mentoring Month. Research has shown that mentoring programs can be an effective tool for enhancing the positive development of youth in the foster care system.

Over the past three decades, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has supported a variety of mentoring programs to meet the needs of at-risk and troubled youth. The office works on traditional one-on-one relationships, group mentoring, e-mentoring and other innovative approaches to reach teens.

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Bullying Victim Turns Advocate to Help Make a Difference in Teens’ Lives

rellis — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Anthony Rizkalla, U.S. Department of Education

Nikki Allinson is a great example of how some students who have been bullied can turn their experience into a passion for helping others.

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Indian Health Service Works to Address Bullying in Tribal Communities

rellis — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Jackie Mazeikas, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

November is Native American Heritage Month. Across the country native communities are celebrating their heritage. I’d like to tell you about a project that I work with that is addressing the issue of bullying and is making a lasting impact on one community.

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Stop the Bull – Bring Joy into the World

rellis — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Katrina Lowe, U.S. Department of Agriculture

At just 14 years old, Georgia teen Allison Waters Albert has become an ambassador for anti-bullying within her community. Earning respect and admiration from peers for her willingness to share her own story, Allison has inspired several teens across her school district to take a stand against bullying.

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A History of Bullying Prevention Month

rellis — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Deborah Temkin, US Department of Education & Julie Holmquist, PACER Center

This month, groups across the country committed to stop bullying will release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to this important issue facing our youth.

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Are You Up to the Challenge? Show Us How You’re More Than a Bystander

rellis — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Kaitlyn Harrington, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention are looking for informative and entertaining videos that send a positive message to youth about the importance of being “more than a bystander” to bullying in their schools and communities.

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No Bull Guys – Taking a Stand Against Bullying

rellis — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Katrina Lowe, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Scott Hannah, 17, and Tyler Gregory, 18, know all too well the impact that bullying can h

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Brandon Greene: Creating A Better Community

rellis — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:44:17 +0000

Kaitlin Barnes, U.S. Department of Education

What would happen if students took it upon themselves to improve their schools and communities? That’s the question that Brandon Greene, currently a rising sophomore at Burrillville High School in Rhode Island, asked himself a few years ago.

As part of a 6th grade school project, Greene created a small committee to give back to his school and community and spread an anti-bullying message.

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Summer Camps ‘Explore’ New Lessons in Reading and Bullying Prevention

rellis — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Erin Reiney, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

When federal leaders began a major effort to raise awareness about bullying prevention, it seemed that for every parent, teacher and community advocate who supported our mission, there was another to insist that bullying was either a normal part of growing up or “kids just being kids.”

Eleven years later, a lot has changed.

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Following the Summit, What Are You Going to Do to Prevent Bullying?

rellis — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Deborah Temkin, U.S. Department of Education

Student leaders from Quantico high school, 4H, Baltimore Intersection and DC Mayors Youth Advisory Council played a big role at the Bullying Prevention Summit. A subset of these students spoke with Secretary Arne Duncan and Assistant Secretary Deb Delisle about their student led bullying prevention efforts.

When I helped close the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit on Tuesday, my colleagues and I gave attendees a simple charge: what are you going to do to further bullying prevention in the next year?

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