Bullying Prevention Observances in October and November
The months of October and November are busy ones in the world of bullying prevention. We have compiled a handy list of days and observances that promote bullying prevention, and links to websites containing more information. Learn how you can help raise awareness and stop bullying in your community by participating in these special events.
International
Oct. 1 Blue Shirt Day (World Day of Bullying Prevention)
http://www.stompoutbullying.org/
http://www.facebook.com/BlueShirtDay
Nov. 16 International Stand Up to Bullying Day
http://www.standupday.com/08/participants/index.php?target=pages&page_id=intro
http://www.dosomething.org/project/international-stand-to-bullying-day
Nov. 14 – 25 Anti Bullying Week (UK)
http://www.antibullyingweek.co.uk/
United States
October – Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/bullying-prevention-awareness-month
Oct. 3 – 9 National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
Oct. 6 Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying
Oct. 10 Unity Day (orange shirt)
http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Oct. 10 National Stop Bullying Day
Oct. 7 – 13 National Stop Bullying Week
Oct. 14 – 20 Stop Bullying Bystanders Unite Week
Sponsored by www.heyugly.org
http://heyugly.org/NationalStopBullyingDay.php
Oct 14-20 Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week
http://www.workplacebullying.org/freedom-week/
Canada
Nov. 12 – 17 Canadian National Bullying Awareness Week
http://www.psst-bc.ca/news/2012/bullying-awareness-week
http://www.bullyingawarenessweek.org/
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/bullying-prevention-awareness-month
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullying_Awareness_Week
http://www.b-free.ca/home/529.html
Nov 18-24 Ontario Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html
