Anti-Bullying 'Upstander' Carnival Coming Up In Davis

DAVIS, CA – The Davis Phoenix Coalition will be hosting an Upstander Carnival for elementary-aged children on Oct. 16, with familiar carnival games with the added element of teaching children resources for dealing with bullying.

"The effects of bullying are far reaching, and we all have knowledge of some of the tragic end results that have not only happened nationally but locally as well," the organization said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for organizations to visibly support an effort that will benefit our entire community."

"At some time, every kid becomes a Bystander—someone who witnesses bullying but doesn’t get involved out of fear or lack of knowing what to do.They can be an Upstander instead—the person who knows what’s happening is wrong and does something to make things right. It takes courage to speak up on someone’s behalf."

The event will be at the City of Davis Veterans Memorial Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.