We need to take a stand against bullying and make ALL schools safe and secure for all.

SAVE OUR SCHOOLS

P.A.S.S. We are a group of parents dedicated to creating

safe, secure and fun places to learn, grow, and achieve success.

We are advocating for violent free schools where all children can learn and grow to be bright, successful and contributing members of society.

We realize that it takes more than a village to raise a child and want to form that conducive bond that will allow our communities to be safe for all.

We don’t want children going to their schools in fear of violence or torment.

We want our children to be able to leave in the morning for school with no fear of degradation, humiliation, or violence on the walk to school, at the bus stop, on the bus or in the halls of their schools.

P.A.S.S.Parents Advocating for Safe Schools

Advocate for bullied children.

Assist parents in the process of advocating and documenting the issues.

Assist parents with writing letters.

Attend meetings with parents

Speak with schools and school organizations

Assist schools in obtaining prevention programs

Work with community organizations to improve morale in community

Bring community and school leaders together to form a bond

STATISTICSPennsylvania ranks 4th

in the worst states to live in to avoid bullying in grades K-12

282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month

1 of 3 students heard on more than one occasion another student threaten to kill someone

3 of 4 students report being bullied

77% of students say they have been bullied

Harassment and bullying has been linked to 75% of all school shootings

39% middle school and36% high school students say they do NOT feel safe at school

What can you do if your child is being harassed/bullied? Demand action!•Give the school a reasonable amount of time to work out minor problems to your child's satisfaction and your satisfaction as a parent.

•In cases of a major harassment situation such as a physical or sexual assault, call the police immediately. These type of serious offenses must be handled by the police and entered on the abuser or perpetrator's police record or Juvenile Record. School Administrators can take some actions against the perpetrator(s) but they are not police officers.

•Document everything! Tape record statements, type them up and have witnesses sign the statements. Take pictures of injuries, places (buildings), people, etc. Have the victim write a statement or video a statement.

•Write letters to School Board Members. Write letters to Board members separately and after each incident of harassment.

•Write a letter to the Superintendent. Write a letter to the Superintendent after each incident of harassment.

•Write a letter to The Principal of the school. Write a letter to the Principal after each incident of harassment.

REASONS A BULLY MIGHT BECOME A BULLY

Just angry and in need of someone to take their frustrations out on

May have been bullied in the pastHave low self-esteem and think controlling

someone will make them feel better about themselves

Looking for acceptance from peers – want to be a part of the in crowd.

Trying to show off

WHO ARE WE