Xpost f'm GLBT: In The Life Media Screening Event, NYC, 10/25

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(from In The Life email)

Join In The Life Media and The New York Times Company

Bullying - A National Crisis

A community response event presented by The New York Times Company, In The Life Media & allied partners.


Monday, October 25, 2010
6-8pm
The Times Center
242 W 41st Street (Between 7th & 8th Avenue)
Plan to be our guest or share this with someone who would like to be.

An epidemic of bullying is plaguing America's middle and high schools. Directed at students perceived as "different," it is causing ostracism, fear and suicide. Held in conjunction with National Anti-Bullying Month, this event brings together parents, teachers and advocacy groups to explore causes and discuss solutions to this growing problem.

Featuring a special screening of the IN THE LIFE segment, "Bullycides."
Studies show that youth who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed and to report suicidal thoughts. LGBT children and those who are perceived to be gay, lesbian or challenge tradition gender roles are among those most likely to be targeted by bullies. In this look at the most tragic outcome for kids tormented by kids, we meet heartbroken families fighting for federal legislation to protect their children.

Keynote Speaker
Sirdeaner Walker whose 11-year-old son Carl committed suicide after enduring relentless anti-gay bullying at his school in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Panel Discussion
Jordan Goldman, Moderator, Founder & CEO of Unigo.com
Eliza Byard, Executive Director of GLSEN
Julie Hertzog, Director of PACER's National Center for Bullying Prevention
Thomas Krevor, Executive Director of The Hetrick-Martin Institute
Charles Robbins, Executive Director of The Trevor Project
Dr. Michael de Vihil, Clinical Psychologist, Corporate Counseling Associates

RSVP to Natalie Herron by Sunday, October 24th at [e-mail]

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peace and solidarity