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Anti-Bullying Month Launches In West Orange: Respect, Tolerance
Just what is "bullying," anyway? Read the West Orange Human Relations Commission's definition here.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Human Relations Commission is partnering with the West Orange Schools to sponsor an anti-bullying campaign for the month of October.
According to a news release from the commission, the Town Council unanimously proclaimed October 2018 as “Anti-Bullying Month.” During October, the township of West Orange and the West Orange School District will support the Anti Bullying Month with activities, events and a social media campaign that is meant to educate and encourage members of the community to take a stand against bullying and empower those who feel bullied.
The commission stated:
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“With one of the most diverse populations in the state of New Jersey, West Orange should be a leader in the respect, tolerance, and acceptance of others, whether in person, in school, at work, or online. We encourage the community to share our posts on social media this month and to keep the conversation going that We Are West Orange…and that we will not stand for bullying of any kind.”
Here’s how the commission defines “bullying”:
“Bullying is generally defined as an intentional act that causes harm to others, and may involve verbal harassment, verbal or non-verbal threats, physical assault, stalking, or other methods of coercion such as manipulation, blackmail, or extortion. It is an aggressive behavior that intends to hurt, threaten or cause alarm another person. An imbalance of power between the aggressor and the victim is often involved. Bullying occurs in a variety of contexts, such as schools, workplaces political or military settings, and others.”
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