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Bullying Prevention Month: 10 Ways To Be An Upstander

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Bullying and cyberbullying is an issue that everyone is concerned about.  From verbal abuse to online harassment, words can be used as lethal weapons. On the same measure, words can be used to build people up too! Your words matter, keystrokes count — how will you use them? One of the most important ways your child can be proactive in helping others that are victims of cruel behavior such as bullying, is to become an  upstander . 10 ways to become an upstander by  School Climate : Learn more about mean, cruel, and bullying behavior.  Educate yourself and your community with the resources on  BullyBust.org . For example: Why do kids bully? Where does bullying take place most often in your school? What are the effects of bullying? How can we prevent it? Understanding this information will help you if you are bullied, and will help you to stand up to bullies if a friend or classmate is being bullied. Help others who are being bullied.  Be a friend, even if this person is not