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  • 64%of American young adults (18-29) have experienced cyberbullying.
  • Cyberbullying has been shown to lead to emotional and physical harm, loss of self-esteem, feelings of shame and anxiety, and concentration and learning difficulties.
    HumanRights.gov
  • Over 37% of children have experienced cyberbullying, and around 30% have been targeted more than once.
    DoSomething.org
  • 12.5% of adults age 18 and older experience regular feelings of worry, nervousness or anxiety. receive treatment.
    U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  • 5% of adults age 18 and older experience regular feelings of depression.
    U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  • 17% of adolescents age 12-17 have experienced a major depressive episode.
    University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  • 8 in every 1,000 kids under 18 were confirmed victims of maltreatment in recent years.
    The Annie E. Casey Foundation
  • The most common reasons for a child entering foster care includes neglect at 64%, parental substance use at 38%, and physical abuse at 13%.
    Hope’s Promise
  • Training educators in neurodiversity-affirming practices has been shown to lead to better educational outcomes for neurodivergent students.
    Autistic Realms

Resources, Publications, & Articles

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• American Psychological Association

• National Institute of Mental Health

• National Children's Alliance

• SchoolSafety.gov

• Child Welfare Information Gateway

• Mental Health Coalition

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The Upstanders - A Documentary

The Upstanders explores all sides of bullying, from the brain science to how it plays out from subtle scenarios to full blown bullying. Social media’s power means that bully behavior is now a 24/7 phenomenon, where even changing schools, jobs and phone numbers, or deleting accounts cannot stop the cycle. Covid has increased the incidence of cyber-bullying by 70%. The Upstanders film program shares safe proven strategies and is rooted in character building. It inspires kindness, honesty, respect, empathy, trust and connection.

Where to Watch: Impactful.co

Fostering the Future Podcast

A show about all things child welfare, dependency, adoption and foster care. Your hosts, Jack & Cat are veterans in the world of child welfare and excited to spend a little time each week chatting about how we can all do something to help kids in care.


Where to Listen: Spotify

The Neurodiversity Podcast

The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Its goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.
 

Where to Listen: Playerfm

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Upcoming Events

Project Bread’s 56th Annual Walk for Hunger

By Volunteer Editor | April 2, 2024

The Walk for Hunger fuels vital state-wide hunger initiatives across Massachusetts. Register today to get in on the action, and community fun as we take strides toward ending hunger in Massachusetts! See you Sunday, May 5th on the Boston Common!

How to Avoid Groupthink in Government

By LoveJustice | March 31, 2024

Join this free online event to explore effective strategies for avoiding groupthink in government. You’ll learn how to create a culture that values and encourages diverse viewpoints, critical thinking and open dialogue.

Collective Power for Reproductive Justice Conference

By LoveJustice | March 31, 2024

This year’s Collective Power Conference theme will explore ways of organizing, connecting, and cultivating practices that center impacted communities, foster collective resistance, and practice community care.

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Racial Justice at Work Summit

By LoveJustice | March 31, 2024

The Second Annual Racial Justice at Work Summit is exploring who we need to be, what we need to know, and what we need to do to make justice for all a reality.

Boston Pride for the People Festival and Parade

By LoveJustice | March 31, 2024

The purpose of the Pride Parade is to commemorate the brave LGBTQ+ people who risked their safety to advocate for the lives and humanity of LGBTQ+ people, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and to advoadvocate for equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.

Greater Boston PFLAG Pride and Passion Event

By LoveJustice | March 31, 2024

Greater Boston PFLAG’s mission is to advocate for and advance equity and societal affirmation of LGBTQ+ people by building and strengthening loving families, safe communities, and a diverse and inclusive society.

Wicked Queer Film Festival

By LoveJustice | March 31, 2024

Wicked Queer exhibits bold, compelling films that demonstrate the variety and depth of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.

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Free Veteran, Elderly and Disabled Cleaning

By Volunteer Editor | March 28, 2024

A support network is the best solution for our community, come out and receive the love and care missing for the vulnerable adults of Houston. Our veterans have taken care of our country and the older generation has raised us but in the end the support system dwindles for them unfortunately. Midwestsolutionbased is here to…

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Sorting and Processing International Aid (PM)

By Volunteer Editor | March 27, 2024

Believing that every child belongs in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family, Buckner International works daily to stabilize, heal, and empower families to realize their fullest, God-given potential. The Buckner Humanitarian Aid Center assists by providing aid to these families. Depending on the current need, you may be working on one of the following projects:…

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Oak Cliff Food Distribution (indoors)

By Volunteer Editor | March 22, 2024

Oak Cliff exists in a food desert and our community faces extreme disparities in health outcomes. We need volunteers weekly to support food justice initiatives.

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