{"id":7118,"date":"2017-10-08T20:36:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T00:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=7118"},"modified":"2017-10-10T10:36:18","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T14:36:18","slug":"acps-marks-national-bullying-prevention-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=7118","title":{"rendered":"ACPS Marks National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a time intended to raise awareness, share resources and encourage communities to take a stand against bullying. This month, ACPS staff will incorporate lessons, activities and events to educate and empower students in dealing with and putting an end to bullying.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Alexandria is a key ally in this effort. Together we created this public service announcement to encourage those who are being bullied or who witness bullying to speak up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/237127180\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Anyone being bullied or witnessing such behavior should immediately report incidents to the school principal or assistant principal. ACPS will:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Document the incident outlining all parties involved<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/domain\/1034\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7166 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/BullyPhone-199x360.png\" alt=\"phone app\" width=\"199\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/BullyPhone-199x360.png 199w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/BullyPhone-55x100.png 55w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/BullyPhone-332x600.png 332w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/BullyPhone.png 658w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Investigate<\/li>\n<li>Notify parents of both the victim and perpetrator<\/li>\n<li>Take and enforce disciplinary action, if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Provide counseling for both the victim and the perpetrator, as needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Instances of bullying can be reported to ACPS via the Tip Tool in the ACPS mobile app. Tips can be anonymous, however, providing as much information as possible will assist ACPS in investigating the\u00a0instance of bullying.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/domain\/1034\">Download the ACPS app<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/recreation\/info\/default.aspx?id=51726\">Alexandria Safe Place<\/a> is the City&#8217;s 24-hour hotline to report bullying or crisis events. To access immediate help and support for young people ages five through 18,\u00a0call 703-746-5400.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/EndBullying\">Mayor&#8217;s\u00a0campaign<\/a> to end bullying, which encourages citizens to\u00a0wear green and declare their support for a bully-free Alexandria.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, students from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Domain\/9\">Francis C. Hammond Middle School<\/a> participated\u00a0in <a href=\"https:\/\/rachelschallenge.org\/\">Rachal&#8217;s Challenge<\/a> and took the pledge to be kind. Some are featured in this public service announcement encouraging us to #BeKind.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/237098394\/4dda488b31\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7170 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-06-at-6.35.39-PM-800x447.png\" alt=\"middle schools students extending their hands with &quot;be kind&quot; written on them\" width=\"635\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-06-at-6.35.39-PM-800x447.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-06-at-6.35.39-PM-179x100.png 179w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-06-at-6.35.39-PM-260x145.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-06-at-6.35.39-PM-768x429.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2017-10-06-at-6.35.39-PM.png 957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. 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