October is National Bullying Prevention Month, founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention.
Individuals with disabilities are at far greater risk for abuse of all kinds than people without disabilities. We believe people with disabilities must be free from abuse, neglect or any kind of mistreatment. The Arc provides training for self-advocates and those who support them, plus a wealth of online and print resources. Click here.