Rowan, Lautenberg Hosting Bullying Round Table

Bullying is the new buzzword.

From Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi to new state regulations dealing with bullying in schools, it’s been a major topic over the past year.

With that in mind, the Office of U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg is hosting a forum at Rowan University’s Enyon Ballroom in Glassboro on Tuesday evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to tackle questions about what resources are available at the state and federal level to address bullying.

It will feature Stuart Green, directorof the state Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention and Steven Goldstein, chair and CEO of Garden State Equality, along with panelists Deborah A. Temkin, Derick Rill, State Police Sgt. Gregory Williams, Jennifer Keyes-Maloney and Parry Aftab.

They’ll address various topics related to bullying, including the dangers of cyberbullying, laws and policies that can help protect students and what to do and where to go if someone you know is a victim.

“Bullying is an obstacle to learning that robs young people of their dignity and self-esteem and it must not be tolerated,” Lautenberg said. “This forum will address important steps that can be taken to create a safer environment for young people.”

The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available in Rowan’s Lot A, along Route 322.