Auburn University Anti-Bullying Summit

Congratulations to The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Family and Child Development team for receiving an Anti-Bullying Hero Award for the implementation of its "Be SAFE" program.

The Hero Award was created to honor individuals or groups who take the initiative to be "upstanders" and become an impetus for change in schools and communities. The award was given June 21 during the Hero Awards Luncheon at the Anti-Bullying Summit in Peachtree City, Ga.

The Auburn University College of Education Truman Pierce Institute and Office of Professional and Continuing Education (OPCE) hosted the summit, which provided teachers, school administrators, parents, community leaders, law enforcement, counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals with opportunities to learn ways to address the issue of bullying in schools and communities.

“Dr. Adrienne Duke (Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist) and the FCD Team are doing tremendous work to address bullying in Alabama," said Linda Dean with the Truman Pierce Institute.

Regional Extension Agents who are pictured with the award include (front row) Margaret Odom, Wanda Carpenter, and Debra Ward, and (back row) Synithia Williams, Leigh Akins, and Sallie Ho**er. For additional information on the program, visit http://www.aces.edu/family-health/families-children/bullying/index.php.

We are honored to receive the Hero Award during Auburn University's Auburn University Anti-Bullying Summit for our anti-bullying efforts to help children across Georgia. Learn more about the award and our community programs here. http://bit.ly/2tMJ0VG

Early Bird Registration is now open through June 2. Don't miss out! http://bit.ly/AUABS17

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Conference Speakers | 7th Annual Anti-Bullying Summit

What do you teach your kids to do as bystanders? According to a recent article from Reuters, the role of parenting has a significant impact on bullying.

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We can't wait to announce the speakers for the 7th Annual Anti-Bullying Summit. See if you recognize any of these faces and be sure to check back next week for our first reveal!

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From a mother's point of view: Is there a line between protection and vengeance?

When Mothers Bully Back A good mother does bad things on behalf of her bullied son. Should she feel triumphant or ashamed?

We asked second graders from Auburn Early Education Center to create their own Anti-Bullying Hero, and they did not disappoint. Special thanks to these bright and imaginative minds for sharing their message and talent. Stay tuned for more!

to last year's record-setting Anti-Bullying Summit. Find out what's in store for 2017! http://bit.ly/AUABS17