Stop Bullying Video Challenge—Help us spread the word!
Please help us spread the word about a PSA video contest for youth 13–18 years old. The Federal Partners for Bullying Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are launching a video challenge to help prevent and end bullying in schools and communities across the nation.
The challenge invites youth to submit original PSAs, 30 to 60 seconds in length, that showcase ways they are taking action against bullying and promoting a culture of kindness and respect in their communities.
The contest seeks informative and entertaining videos that a send positive message to youth about the importance of being “more than a bystander” to bullying in their schools and communities.
Full details about the contest, including submission guidelines and rules for eligibility, are available at stopbullying.challenge.gov. Please note that the deadline for submissions is October 14, 2012, at 11:00 PM ET. Youth between 13 and 18 years old are eligible to participate; however, those under 18 years of age must have permission from a parent or guardian. The contest winner will receive a grand prize of $2,000, with the two runner-ups earning $500 each.
Here’s how you can take action:
- Watch Education Secretary Duncan’s video
- Work with youth to enter the challenge
- Forward this message to your networks
Below are a sample tweet and Facebook post, as well as a brief description to include on your website or newsletter.
Sample Tweet:
Help #youth showcase ways they are ‘being more than a bystander.’ Enter #BullyingChallenge by Oct 14
http://go.usa.gov/G9y (19 characters remaining)
Sample Facebook Post:
Encourage the youth in your life to take the Stop Bullying Video Challenge. Help them to submit an original PSA about how they’re taking action against bullying and being “more than a bystander.” The deadline is October 14 and the top prize is $2,000.
Sample Text for Web or Newsletter:
Youth: Enter the Stop Bullying Video Challenge
On behalf of the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention, encourage the youth in your life to submit original PSAs, 30 to 60 seconds in length, that showcase ways they are taking action against bullying and promoting a culture of kindness and respect in their communities.
We’re looking for informative and entertaining videos that a send positive message to youth about the importance of being “more than a bystander” to bullying in their schools and communities.
The deadline for submission is October 14, and the top prize is $2,000. Full details about the contest, including submission guidelines and rules for eligibility are available at stopbullying.challenge.gov.
Thank you in advance for your help in spreading the word!
