WHEREAS, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual or emotional intimidation or harm intentionally directed at a person or group of people and occurs in neighborhoods, playgrounds, schools, on the job and through technology, and

WHEREAS, research indicates that bullying is the most common form of violence, annually affecting thousands of Californiaa children and adolescents; and

WHEREAS, targets of bullying are more likely to acquire physical, emotional, and learning problems and

WHEREAS, children who bully are at greater risk of engaging in more serious violent behaviors while children who witness bullying often feel less secure, more fearful, and intimidated.

NOW, THEREFORE, the _________________ hereby proclaims the month of October, 2023 as

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ____________ encourage all schools, students, parents, recreational programs, religious institutions and community businesses and organizations become engaged in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our communities safe for all children, adolescents and adults. Start with supporting a friend who is getting bullied to move from being a bystander to becoming anupstander when they witness someone being bullied.