October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of bullying and to highlight prevention and intervention approaches for individuals, schools, and communities.

More than 22 percent of students ages 12–18 reported being bullied at school during the 2019 school year, according to the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2020. 

Please take a moment to read the information from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at their website.  And remember, if you are experiencing bullying, or if you witness an act of bullying, you are always welcome to speak with Officer Jake Kadilak, our School Resource Officer, or send him an email at kadilakj@etownpolice.org.  

Also, please take a moment to watch the video from the U.S. Surgeon General...