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Stand Up for Kids: National Safe Schools Week
October 19 - 24, 2009

National PTA and Investigation Discovery are teaming up to keep schools safe by encouraging students, parents and families to stand up against school violence. The joint initiative, called “Stand Up for Kids: National Safe Schools Week,” is aimed at raising awareness of effective ways to keep children safe in the classroom, on the playground and on the computer.

Throughout the week, Investigation Discovery will air child safety tips and public service announcements that feature PTA as a go-to resource for families. On October 24 at 10pm EST, Investigation Discovery will premiere a one-hour special titled BLACKBOARDS AND BULLIES: ARE YOUR KIDS SAFE?

Resources for Parents and Families from PTA

PTA is proud to serve as the initiative's non-profit partner to help promote ways that parents and schools can work together to keep children safe. Download these new PTA resources focused on bullying prevention:

Related Resources

Discovery Education
Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.

Stop Bullying Now!
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' national campaign features free, research-based tip sheets, video workshops and resources for parents and educators on bullying prevention. The campaign also offers animated Webisodes, activities, and interactive games for kids.

National Crime Prevention Council
NCPC offers a variety of information and resources on crime and violence prevention, bullying and cyberbullying. They developed the Be Safe and Sound in School program to improve safety and security in our nation's schools.

Netsmartz
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children created this educational program to help teach youths (ages 5-17) and their trusted adults about risks on the Internet and how to make safer online choices.

The 21st Century Skills Bullying Prevention Film Competition
Through the Bullying Prevention Film Competition and supporting curriculum, students can understand bullying, how it develops, and share their ideas in a short video. Middle and high school students are eligible to participate.

Other Child Safety Resources from PTA

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