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October is World Bullying Prevention Month. Did you know at least 1 out of every 5 kids in the United States is bullied? In Texas, at least 40% of those who are bullied have seriously considered suicide. The conversation to prevent bulling can start as early as a when a child learns the difference between kindness and unkindness.
PEI Communications has a new and improved Bullying Prevention Social Media Toolkit to share with you! This toolkit designed to help caregivers have conversations with their children about bullying that can be posted on your organization’s websites or social media channels.
- The messages and links in the toolkit can be used as is or they can be customized in any way that works best for your community. Feel free to replace any Get Parenting Tips or other resource links with your program’s.
- You are welcome to share the social media sample artwork included in the toolkit on your socials and with your networks.
- The National Bullying Prevention Center also has a library of images and messaging that are free for use.
Dates and Activities to Remember:
- Month of October: World Bullying Prevention Month Wear blue #BlueUp
- October 4th: World Day of Bullying Prevention Wear blue #BlueUp
- Week of October 4th: Make friends with someone you don’t know
- October 11th: National Coming Out Day
- Week of October 11th: STAND UP for Others Week
- Week of October 18th: Week of Inclusion
- October 20th: Unity Day Wear orange #UnityDay
- Week of October 25th: Conversations amongst your peers
Click the button below to explore the toolkit and feel free share on your socials and with your networks!
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