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15 years ago today, an extraordinarily loved and cherished young man named Allem Halkic, made the tragic decision to take his own life, after being relentlessly bulled online. Allem was an energetic, happy teenager, who grew up in a loving and supportive environment, yet the ruthless slander, verbal attacks and threats inflicted upon him, left him feeling there was no way out. In 2011, Allem was officially recognised as a victim of crime, a landmark decision at the time. Australian courts had never previously recognised victims of cyberbullying who died by suicide as victims of crime. Allem’s father, Ali, and a small group of dedicated parents who had also experienced their own tragic loss, worked tirelessly to set up the new organisation. In 2013 Bully Zero was born. Today, Allem's legacy lives on. Through the work of Bully Zero, young people all across Australia have access to life-saving bullying prevention and resilience programs. More than 10 years on, our vision of a safer and more compassionate society continues to thrive, creating lasting positive change for future generations. Please support our mission to continue Allem's legacy and prevent harm to more young lives by making a donation today. 🧡🖤 #allemhalkic #suicideprevention #EndCyberbullying #bullyingkills #BullyFreeEnvironment #BullyingAwarenessTalk #BullyingPreventionSpeaker #BullyingInterventionProgram #CyberbullyingPrevention #CreatingSafeSpaces #BullyingPreventionAdvocacy #EndBullyingNow #BullyingInSchools #BullyingStatistics #BullyingPreventionResources #BullyingImpactOnYouth #InclusiveWorkplace #EmpowermentTalks #RaiseYourVoice #WorkplaceWellbeing #BullyingPreventionForum #SupportingSurvivors #BreakTheCycle #BullyingPreventionSymposium #LeadersAgainstBullying #BullyingPreventionInitiatives #BullyingVictimsSupport #CreatingInclusiveSpaces #bullyzero

Earlier this summer, we introduced the Veteran Suicide Prevention Evaluation program toolkit, which aims to make program evaluation tools and materials more accessible to a wider audience. Learn how the VSPE toolkit provides veteran-serving organizations with content on formative and process program evaluation of veteran suicide prevention programs here: https://cdcf.link/4cTOYW4 #NationalNonprofitDay

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment. Unfortunately, Alaska has high rates of child abuse and neglect - but YOU can help change that. Every Alaskan, parent or not, can take steps to ensure Alaska's kids are safe! Here are some tips: 🌟 Awareness & Education: Knowing the signs of abuse and neglect can help with early intervention. Educate yourself and others: https://lnkd.in/eiNUed3 🌟 Community Support: Strong communities and connection to culture provide the supports families need. ACT's Tier 1 Community-Based Prevention Grants help with a community's individual and unique needs. Explore our grants here: https://lnkd.in/gAxEsZkX 🌟 Resources for Parents: Stress and lack of support can lead to harmful situations. Share resources that can help parents cope and thrive. Find resources: https://lnkd.in/gpFPuEwY Together, we can prevent child abuse and neglect

How can we work together to help decrease violence and provide meaningful alternatives for young people? Join us to hear local faith-based and nonprofit leaders discuss their recommended and applied violence prevention strategies

Our Lent newsletter this year features our five guiding principles: Gentleness, Selflessness, Simplicity, Humility and Zeal. 🏠Your gentle care for single adult families experiencing the trauma of homelessness is remarkable. 12 single-adult families are currently receiving ongoing case management support to prevent a recurrence of homelessness, heal from trauma, and set goals for their future. ➡️Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_wAur-e

BRAVO DORIS DUKE FOUNDATION! ❤️ The Doris Duke Foundation recently launched Opportunities for Prevention & Transformation (OPT-in for Families) - a new initiative that aims to transform our nation’s response to children at risk of abuse & neglect by helping counties & states build a prevention oriented child well-being system that supports children & families in their communities. This three year, $33 million initiative, seeks to demonstrate that actively connecting families at the earliest signal of need, to direct support for basic needs & coordinated support services using trusted community partners is a cost effective, scalable way to prevent abuse & neglect & keep families together. The initiative is specifically focused on reaching families who currently fall between the cracks - those who get referred to Child Protective Services for well-being needs rather than safety concerns that do not warrant investigation of neglect or abuse - & who therefore often get no help at all. OPT-in For Families will pilot in four sites - DC, Kentucky, Oregon and South Carolina - selected for their commitment to and progress in developing new ways of supporting families. https://lnkd.in/g_eutnmv #reenvisioningfostercare

We have solutions! We have to brave enough to implement them and bold enough to invest in the things that may not have an immediate ROI. We have to fight poverty. We have to increase the quality of education and quality of life of Memphians. We have to intervene in the communities with highest concentration of crime and we need to have enforcement of our laws. This requires every Memphian to do their part. This requires every Memphian to make sacrifices and critical investments. This requires every Memphian to love others and put the community above their own self interests. This requires a city to be radical. We can do it. We must do it or we will not survive. When we find our own well-being in the well-being of our city, we will understand what it means to truly thrive.

Prevention is Possible! Today, we're spotlighting the transformative power of primary prevention investments in creating safer environments for children. At Prevent Child Abuse America, our Theory of Change emphasizes the importance of proactive measures. By investing in education, community support, and resources for families, we can prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs. Let's work together to build a world where every child grows up in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment. Learn more about our prevention strategies and join the movement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebaFu_Q #PreventionIsPossible #ChildSafety #PCAA

Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we recognize and support all those who have lost friends and loved ones to suicide. For ways to heal through shared experiences, follow the link below to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. #SurvivorsOfSuicideLoss #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and this year's theme is "Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies." Natural disasters, pandemics, and conflicts disproportionately impact older persons, exacerbating their vulnerabilities. It’s crucial for us to address their needs in emergency planning and response. How can you, along with organizations and communities in the RVA, support the safety and well-being of older adults? Give it some thought today to prepare for tomorrow. And remember! One day, our community will be caring for us! Thoughts? Initiatives that help protect RVA's aging community? Please share them. #WEAAD2024 #RVAElderCare #RVACommunitySupport #RVA #RichmondVa #RVAEmergencyPlanning #RVAInclusivePolicies #weluvrva