Why We Need the FPY Bullying Prevention Program: In today’s rapidly changing culture, methods and opportunities for bullying are increasing at an alarming rate. Teens need to be educated on how to protect themselves from cyber-bullying, as well as empowered to support and assist each other through peer mediation and mentoring.

How We Do It: In FY10, FPY will join Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services and the Fairfax County Public Schools to work toward raising awareness on cyber-bullying and school violence through established programs, as well as through its Mentoring Partnerships program, which is working with high school students to advance Peer Mentoring in Northern VA.

FPY Bullying Prevention Program Results: Anticipated project outcomes include (1) A significantly increased percentage of Northern VA teens who know what behaviors constitute bullying or peer harassment, (2) More widely available tools and support to empower teens to protect themselves from cyber-bullying, to include workshops, training and online resources, and (3) Improved community commitment to raising awareness and response to peer harassment.

Partners:

Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Prevention Services
Conor's Rules Foundation