Bullying
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Stand for the Silent Implores the Public to Rise Against Bullying
The organization is making strides around the country, helping to combat the bullying epidemic OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – (October 7, 2025) – One thing that many of us adults have in common is that either we or someone we know has been the victim of bullying. Considering it affects so many lives in such harmful ways, we must come together as a society to address this issue. There’s no better time than during October, which is National Bullying Prevention Month, to step up one’s involvement and raise awareness about this serious issue. “We are doing all we can to help address bullying so that our youth can grow up in healthier…
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The Peace Playbook: Working as a Team to Create a Bully-Free Classroom Kat McGrady, ED.D., LCPC, NCC.
It’s that time of year again! Crisp mornings and earlier sunsets signal more than just the end of summer. They also mean back-to-school shopping, homework help, and the start of fall sports. In many ways, school is like a team sport. You have players and supportive leaders who work together to create a culture of learning, growth, and success. But just like in sports, not every player follows the rules of good conduct. In fact, bullying, whether verbal, physical, relational, or cyber, can throw off the entire game. Unfortunately, bullying remains a concern in schools. According to stopbullying.gov, 26.3% of middle school students have reported incidents of bullying, while about…
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Stand For The Silent Partners with Schools, MMA League, Musical Artists, and Communities to Prevent Youth Suicide
Youth suicide is on the rise, and working together is the best way to combat it OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – (September 8, 2025) – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, making it a great time to look at this serious issue and what can be done to combat it. One organization, Stand for the Silent, is working with multiple groups to help prevent youth suicide, and they are offering ways for others to get involved to do the same. The more people come together to address this issue, the more effective we will be as a society in helping to protect our youth from the perils that face our nation’s youth. “This…