Event Name: Take a Stand! Bullying Prevention Event
Date: March 12th, 2014
Time: 6:15pm – 8:15pm
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Doors open at 5:45pm
Location: DeSales University in the University Center/Gerald
White Pavilion
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Address: 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA 18034
Who should attend: Parents, students in grades 4 and up,
educators, anyone who works with children or youth
Cost: FREE – must bring ticket
Register online for ticket at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-a-stand-bullying-prevention-event-tickets-10583135443
Or
by emailing gwen.pongracz@gmail.com
According to the National
Education Association, 160,000 children miss school every day due to fear of
attack or intimidation by other students. Statistics also show that 1 in 7
students in Grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying. Bullying is
linked to psychological effects including anxiety, depression, paranoia, stress,
loss of confidence, loss of self-esteem, withdrawal, breakdown and even
suicide.
Please join us as we present
Mr. Kirk Smalley, a nationally known speaker from Oklahoma and founder of the
non-profit organization Stand for the Silent. In the recent documentary “Bully,”
Kirk shared his family's experience with bullying. At eleven years-old, Kirk's
son, Tyler, took his own life after being suspended from school for retaliating
against a bully that had been bullying him for over two years.
Kirk's message offers
education and tools to help prevent this type of tragedy from happening to
another child and family. Kirk’s mission is to continue to change kids’ lives
and bring awareness to bullying and the real devastation it causes.
This free event is open to
the public. Parents - bring your children. Appropriate for children in grades
4 and above. Educators and others who work with children and youth are also
encouraged to attend.
Presented by: Kids of
Character and Stand for the Silent
Sponsored by: Kidsville News
- Lehigh County's Fun, Family Newspaper and Educational Resource, Air Products, Lehigh Valley Health Network,
and Capital Blue Cross CHIP Program