EP 107: Celebrating Bullying Prevention Month Featuring Ross Ellis

<p>Today’s episode of the Making After School podcast highlights National Bullying prevention month.  National Bullying Prevention month started in October 2006, when numerous educational and parental groups collaborated to sponsor community events and activities to raise awareness of the issue of bullying throughout the month. Currently, the National leading  anti-bullying and cyberbullying organization for kids and teens in the  is Stomp out bullying.  And I have the pleasure of discussing Bullying prevention with Ms. Ross Ellis, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of STOMP Out Bullying.</p> <p>During this podcast you will learn about:</p> <ol><li>Different forms of bullying</li> <li>What are some signs of a child or groups of students who are being bullying</li> <li>What could be done if you suspect a child is a victim of bullying</li> <li>Information regarding the Organization STOMP Out Bullying</li> </ol><p>Guest </p> <p>Ross Ellis has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit and corporate sector and has been a child advocate for more than two decades. She educates on reducing and preventing bullying, cyberbullying, and other digital abuse, educating against homophobia, racism, and hatred, and deterring violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. Additionally, she educates parents about the safety of their children. In 2005, Ross founded STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national bullying and cyberbullying prevention nonprofit for kids and teens in the U.S. STOMP Out Bullying has since become the most influential anti-bullying organization in the country.</p> <p>Resources </p> <p>Ross Ellis</p> <p><a href='mailto:info@stompoutbullying.org'>info@stompoutbullying.org</a></p> <p>Mike Wilson</p> <p>mwilson@hcde-texas.org</p> <p> </p> <p>Harris County Department of Education</p> <p>https://hcde-texas.org</p> <p> </p> <p>CASE for Kids</p> <p><a href='https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone'>https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>