Call to Action

        It is seen every day, at every school: people are constantly judging and harming innocent people for being 'different' than them or because of the satisfaction they gain from harassing others. As upsetting as it is, it happens daily across America and many people simply choose to be a neutral bystander rather than speaking up and making a change. Bullying is, in fact, one of the leading causes of self-harm in America today. The suicide rate in teenagers is growing and many times it is the result of teasing and mental or physical harm from peers. This is a growing problem across America and it needs to end immediately. Luckily, there are endless ways that people can step up and make a difference. A lot of helping hands and heavy support will be needed to make everyone feel safe and loved. A countless amount of children and teens feel as if they are not good enough because of bullying. Gaining enough supporters to help with open arms and a strong dedication to help prevent bullying ensures that a difference is being made. Do not be a bystander to bullying; step up and make a change. Below is a list of several organizations to give people more information on the issue as well as websites where they can make donations to support the cause.

1) Stop Bullying: http://www.stopbullying.gov

Stopbullying.gov is a federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Their goal is to educate ordinary citizens about bullying so they can take action to stop it.  Rather than asking for money contributions, this site offers easy solutions for preventing bullying such as how to stop bullying when you see it and how to support kids after it happens.

2) Megan Meier Foundation: http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/

The Megan Meier Foundation is an anti-bullying organization formed by Tina Meier following the suicide of her 13-year-old daughter Megan. Megan was a serious victim of cyber-bullying, and the issue grew so bad for her that she took her own life at a startling young age. Her mother created this foundation in her honor to raise awareness on bullying and to make a change in the world. On the site, you can learn Megan's story as well as learn about the dangers of cyber-bullying and make generous donations to the cause.

3) National Bullying Prevention Center http://www.pacer.org/bullying/
This website gives people access to real bullying stories, videos on how to help, and ways to get involved. Here, you can learn more information and make generous donations.






4) Karen Klein Foundation http://karenkleinfoundation.org/mission.html

This well-known organization accepts donations as well as ideas on anti-bullying. Karen Klein began the foundation after being heavily bullied on a bus in New York. A video of it went viral and her story inspired thousands of others.

5) "I Choose" Anti Bullying Campaign

This campaign has many ways to educate others on the harm of bullying. You can share and publish your own personal stories, watch and read about others' experiences, and also donate to educate others on this issue. The goal of this site is to remind others that bullying is simply a choice. What do you choose?

VIDEO: "I Choose" Anti Bullying Campaign: What Do You Choose?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XtG-zGDt9Y