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GSAFE November Newsletter

School Violence Prevention Act

 
November 2011
In This Issue
Upcoming Events: GSAFE Holiday Party at Cheesecakes by Alex
The Battle to End Bullying
Addressing Bullying: What should you do?...

Upcoming Events: GSAFE Holiday Party at Cheesecakes by Alex
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The Battle to End Bullying
 
 

 BattleToEndBullying

 Three years ago, a school violence prevention act was signed into North Carolina law. It was our state's version of anti-bullying legislation. ...
14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer wanted to reassure other bullied kids that things do get better. But things didn't get better for Jamey. Four months after he posted his video, he was dead. He killed himself outside of his New York home. His death sparked outrage, spurring pop icon Lady Gaga on a mission to make bullying a hate crime.  Some states are mulling it over, but not ours.   READ MORE
Addressing Bullying: What should you do?
bullyfreezonesignIf a classmate or school employee is treating you or your child in such a way that it interferes with your education or that creates a hostile environment at school or school-sponsored events, then there are specific steps that you or your child may take to ensure the school administration will appropriately respond to stop this behavior.
 
Quick Links

GSAFE: www.gsafe.org
(336) 327 - 7499
contact@gsafe.org

 

Guilford County Schools Anti-bullying Policy  


YouthSafe

Resources
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A safe, welcoming, program for LGBTIQ youth ages 14-18

YouthSafe Next Meeting:
Thursday, November 17, 7:00pm at Higher Ground House 210 E Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401 (meets every third Thursday of each month)

Other Triad LGBTIQ Resources


Need help addressing LGBTIQ issues
at your workplace, church or school? 

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Please
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