Bullying Prevention Month: Do You Have A Story In Clarkstown

CLARKSTOWN, NY — National Bullying Prevention Month kicks off this October across the nation.

According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, every day, thousands of young people experience bullying from their peers while at school, after school in their neighborhoods, and even when they are at home, through social media and texts.

“There are many ways to support bullying prevention as an individual or with friends and family, and within your school or community,” the center states on its website. (Learn some here)

Here’s part of what the Clarkstown school district says about bullying:

Bullying is a violation of our District’s core values and will not be tolerated. The Board of Education condemns all forms of bullying. No person, student, or employee should be fearful of being bullied or harassed. The action of any one person or group of individuals which threatens the health, mental health, or safety of students and/or staff must be addressed promptly. Early intervention, reinforcement of a consistent message and follow through from students, parents, staff and administration will ensure that everyone’s right to learn and work in a safe environment is respected. Bullying that occurs off-campus, which endangers the health, mental health, or safety of students or staff within the school or substantially disrupts the educational process, will be addressed. A community approach is needed in these situations with cooperation between parents, school faculty, and students, and if needed, the School Resource Officer.

Learn more about the Clarkstown district’s Dignity for All Policy.

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