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Paul Coughlin, Founder and President The Protectors [7]
Oregon author & speaker
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and in light of the recent suicide of a 12-year old-girl in Florida on September 9th, October is the perfect time to address the #1 form of child abuse in the nation, and the leading cause of concern among parents and students.
In addition to launching National Apology Time [8] (follow our Facebook [9] page to read about the life-changing apologies coming in), I am also sharing a more in-depth look at what NOT to do during Bullying Prevention Month in the following article for Fox News (click to read):
THE ONLY WAY TO COMBAT AMERICA’S BULLYING EPIDEMIC [10] by Paul Coughlin
“…Numerous schools this month will foster flash mobs, dramas, dance routines, and cafeteria-centered videos, among other anemic efforts that sparkle with a look-at-me energy but lack the power to reduce bullying. That’s because according to the Department of Health & Human Services 10-year landmark study, these well-meaning efforts won’t foster what’s truly needed to put bullies on their heels: courageous bystander intervention…” (click here [10] to read entire article)
Bystanders possess the most potential power to diminish bullying through the deployment of assertive but non-violent peer pressure. Join me in spreading this truth during Bullying Prevention Month and the months to come.
Paul Coughlin
Founder and President
The Protectors