The public is encouraged to participate in a series of free educational events in Pasadena through Friday, October 24, 2014, to learn about the effects of bullying and preventive measures.
October was proclaimed “Bullying Prevention Awareness Month” at the Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, Pasadena City Council meeting by Mayor Bill Bogaard, who joins the U.S. Conference of Mayors Campaign to End Bullying, http://bullyproject.usmayors.org.
In the Pasadena Unified School District, 20 percent of youth ages 11-18 reported being bullied during the school year, according to the City of Pasadena’s 2013 Youth Master Plan Survey, www.cityofpasadena.net/PublicHealth.
“I am proud that Pasadena is joining the national campaign to end bullying,” said Mayor Bogaard. “This is a call for communities to act with heart and soul to ensure the health and safety of our children and all of our residents.”
As part of the campaign, mayors across the nation are hosting screenings of the documentary “BULLY” and working with community leaders to create ongoing, citywide bullyingprevention initiatives. “BULLY” offers an intimate, unflinching look at how bullying affects five kids and their families. The film will also air on PBS SoCAL Monday, Oct. 13, at 10 p.m. PST.
In addition to the “BULLY” screenings, notable Bullying Prevention Awareness Month events include:
-Monday, Oct. 13
YWCA Resource Fair and “March Against Violence” 5 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
-Tuesday, Oct. 14
Peace Over Violence and Planned Parenthood hold the “Setting Boundaries: Consent & Communications” workshop 5 p.m. at the YWCA, 1015 N. Lake Ave.
-Wednesday, Oct. 15
Day One features video testimonials of local youth discussing how bullying has affected them. A panel discussion begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the video at 7 p.m. at 175 N. Euclid Ave.
-Thursday, Oct. 16
Mayor Bogaard introduces a special screening of “BULLY.” Following the film, Eric Sahakian, Director of Child Welfare, Attendance & Safety Office for the Pasadena Unified School District, will discuss cyberbullying. Event starts 7 p.m. at Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
-Monday, Oct. 20
Pacific Oaks College hosts a screening of the movie “BULLY” to help college students and parents of young children recognize signs of bullying and learn how to respond to bullyingsituations. Event starts 5:30 p.m. at 55 Eureka St.
-Thursday, Oct. 23
Screening of the movie “BULLY” 3:30 p.m. at Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd.
Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/endbullying to view the complete event calendar. For questions, contact Kellee O’Rourke at (626) 744-4732 or korourke@cityofpasadena.net.
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