World United Against Bullying: A Day of Action - Event Information


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Monday, October 6, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Information

The information for the event is below:

Title: World United Against Bullying: A Day of Action

Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 10 am to 4 pm (Eastern Time)

Description: One in five students in the United States report being bullied. It is a top concern among parents. Bullying isn’t just a discipline issue—it’s a public health concern.

Join educators, community leaders and advocates on World Bullying Prevention Day, Oct. 6, to:

  • Raise awareness of the importance of bullying prevention.
  • Discover proven strategies to reduce bullying from leading experts.
  • Connect with your peers who want to make bullying prevention a priority.
  • Take action to improve your school climate and create safer schools and communities.

 Agenda At a Glance:

10 – 10:30 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Remarks by Johanna Olweus
Daughter of Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Founder, Dan Olweus

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Cyberbullying Among U.S. Youth: An Updated Picture and Prevention Areas to Prioritize

Dr. Sameer Hinduja
Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University
Co-Director, Cyberbullying Research Center
Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University

12:15  – 12:45 p.m.

Break

12:45  – 1:15 p.m.

Special Announcement and Press Event

1:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Interview with Sue Limber, Ph.D., MLS
Dan Olweus Professor at Clemson University

2:30 – 4 p.m.

Bystander Responses
Dr. Amanda Nickerson
Director, Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention
University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

Schedule is subject to change. View full agenda at https://www.centerforsafeschools.org/day-of-action/


Recording: The sessions will be recorded and posted with captions. 

Accessibility: The Center for Safe Schools encourages all to participate in our learning opportunities. Please note that Zoom Captions will be enabled for this event. 

Please visit https://www.centerforsafeschools.org/ for more professional development opportunities.

Register

Registration is open for this event until Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00 am.