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Advocacy and creative passion are key to Spread the Word and we are always looking for more ways to hear and amplify the voice of every member of our community. We want to hear your stories, your concerns and your opinions. And we want others to hear them as well. Send us your story of inclusion. Check out stories from our community below!”

Emma Moore Shares Her Story of Inclusion

Emma Moore, a Special Olympics Washington Unified Partner, shares her story of acceptance, both of herself and others.

How Educators Can Respond to Bullying

Educators can help stop bullying on the spot by learning the best ways to respond when bullying happens in schools.

Bullying Prevention Starts with Student Action

Wisconsin Safe Communities equips high school students with strategies to combat bullying among peers and spread positivity.

Together Against Bullying

Animated video created from student drawings and writing, brought to life with the voices of youth.

Ways to Stop Bullying

Are you being bullied? Then you're in the company of a whole host of awesome people, like Bill Clinton, Taylor Swift and Christian Bale, who experienced bullying in school.

Act Now! Bullying Prevention Program

One in three students say they have been bullied at school. Students who experience bullying are at greater risk of issues in school, sleep difficulties, anxiety and depression.

Be Someone’s Hero

About one in five teens reports being bullied, which is harmful, but preventable. This video will support a larger effort on the VetoViolence Facebook page during National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month in October 2017.

How to Help Your Child if They Are Feeling Bullied

As a parent, it can be difficult to see your child upset or hurt because of bullying. If your child is feeling bullied, there are steps you can take to help them feel supported and empowered.

What is Bullying? for Kids | How to Stop Bullying | National Bullying Prevention Month | Twinkl USA

In this video, children will learn about the different types of bullying and how to respond to and prevent bullying.

Bullying Prevention: How do you stand up for those you care about? Part2

Johnanthony Fajardo, SO North Carolina; Maya Kates, SO New Jersey; Rylynn Zannon, SO Pennsylvania; JD Duran, SO North Carolina;

Bullying Prevention: How do you stand up for those you care about? Part 1

Aliyas Sargento, SO Alaska; Izzy McKamey, SO Washington; Austin Fellman, SO Minnesota; Chloe Johnson, SO Colorado; Greta Clausen, SO New Jersey; Hannah Huddleson, SO Pennsylvania; Anisha Chopra, SO Ohio;

Youth Scaling Project: Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea, Special Olympics youth leaders led a youth innovation project to address the issue of bullying in schools.