Fwd: StopBullying.gov Blog - Maryland Teen Making a Difference

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From: StopBullying.gov <subscriptions@subscriptions.hhs.gov>
Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Subject: StopBullying.gov Blog - Maryland Teen Making a Difference
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Maryland Teen Proves That You Have the Power to Make a Difference The You Have The Power! Bullying Prevention Peer Education Project (YHTP!) is a 10-week after-school program where trained high school age youth mentors, with adult supervision, teach elementary and middle school students about the characteristics, risks, and consequences of bullying, and bullying prevention. For a number of reasons, people can approach the issue of bullying with apathy and skepticism. They may feel it is not an important issue because they don't have personal experiences with bullying or don't recognize when it happens in their communities. Or they may view bullying as typical and expected behavior, or a developmental "rite of passage" for young people. However, it is possible for a person's apathy and skepticism to shift into awareness, conviction, compassion, and action. This was the case with Mike Sousane when he became involved as a peer mentor with the You Have the Power! Bullying Prevention Peer Education Project (YHTP!) through his local high school. Continue Reading       Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact HHS Stay Connected with StopBullying.gov     This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews