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Anti-bullying Campaign Will Target 30,000 Central Indiana Kids

Thomas Ricker
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A program in Central Indiana will teach anti-bullying techniques to more than 30,000 schoolchildren.

Social Health Association CEO Tonja Eagan says the “Step Up For Kindness” campaign stresses a number of skills useful in preventing or stopping bullying, including kindness, empathy, good character and helping someone if they’re being bullied.

National statistics suggest as many as 25-percent of kids are bullied at some point and 1-in-20 bullying victims drops out of school as a result.

The program will take place over two years, during which time an independent contractor will benchmark its success. If it’s judged to be a good investment, it could be expanded statewide.