January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010. Since then, January has been a time to acknowledge those experiencing enslavement and those who have escaped.
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July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008.
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.
October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011.
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006.
Bullying is a deliberate and unsolicited action that occurs with the intent of inflicting social, emotional, physical, and/or psychological harm to someone who often is perceived as being less powerful.
Bullying can severely affect a child’s or teen's self-image, social interactions, or school performance, and can lead to mental health problems.
The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.