FLCRC held its National Bullying Awareness Virtual Conference on Saturday, October 24th.As part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, this event informed and empowered participants to unite and mobilize in standing against bullying. Staff, parents and students participated in fun ice breakers, prize giveaways including Powerbeats Earphones and a smart TV, and interactive sessions. The informative and engaging breakout sessions—utilizing PACER’s You’re Not Alone curriculum—prompted rich discussion on topics related to bullying. Attendees showed their support of Unity Day by wearing orange and sporting orange Zoom backgrounds.In response to the question
In response to the question What would you want parents to know about bullying?, students remarked:
“This bullying has to stop.”–Jahanna“That it is not right.”–Bre’Hanna“Please pay more attention and care for your child.”–Amy“Bullying can happen to anyone.”–Landon“Don’t let kids stop bullying on their own. That never works. You have to be there for your kid if they get bullied.”–Ryan
Thank you to all participants and session leaders for making this a powerful event!