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"If you are a victim of bullying, please tell someone!"
KENTUCKY PASSES AN A++ LAW!
And becomes the 35th state to pass an anti bullying law
From Kentucky Attorney General's Office...
Attorney General Conway Issues Statement Regarding Failed Passage of Cybersafety Legislation
Attorney General Hosts Victims’ Rights Day Rally In Capitol Rotunda
Mark Neblett with Kentucky's Attorney General, Jack Conway
- Make a Difference for Kids was an active proponent for Kentucky's Bullying Bill (HB91) which was signed into law April 2008.
- Make a Difference for Kids supports House Bill 367, which protects children from internet predators and amends Kentucky's stalking statute to include cyberstalking. Unfortunately HB 367 failed to reach the Senate floor for a vote. We need everyone's help in getting this important legislation passed into law. Please write your Senator to show support for this bill.
Note: Our involvement is limited to letter writing campaigns to encourage our law makers to adopt anti-bullying policies, and to speaking to legislators about Internet safety issues. No funds are earmarked for political purposes and we do not support one political party over another.
- Make a Difference for Kids members speak at schools, churches, and other community organizations and events to raise public awareness about cyberbullying and suicide. Our speakers are iSafe certified trainers.
Trainers
Mark Neblett
mark@makeadifferenceforkids.org
Sheila Stanton
sheila@makeadifferenceforkids.org
- Make a Difference for Kids members are certified QPR Gatekeeper trainers for suicide prevention. Would you give an hour to save a life? If so, contact::
Certified Trainers
Mark Neblett
mark@makeadifferenceforkids.org
Sheila Stanton
sheila@makeadifferenceforkids.org
Mark Neblett with U.S. Congressman, John Yarmouth
- Make a Difference for Kids is teaming with school administrators, law enforcement officials, and local government leaders to plan strategies and adopt policies dealing with cyberbullying and teen suicide.
- Make A Difference for Kids along with leaders from Mt. Washington, KY and the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group started the Bullitt County Suicide Prevention Coalition on May 21, 2008. The purpose of this group is to create community awareness about suicide in Bullitt County, increase ways that the community can participate in suicide prevention efforts in the county, and reduce the risk of suicide and attempts in the community, particularly for Bullitt County youth.
- Make a Difference for Kids believes that every teacher and administrator should be trained to recognize the risks and warning signs of youth suicide. Members are seeking to gain public support for mandatory suicide prevention training in all Kentucky schools.
- Make A Difference for Kids along with leaders from Mt. Washington, KY and the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group started the Bullitt County Suicide Prevention Coalition on May 21, 2008. The purpose of this group is to create community awareness about suicide in Bullitt County, increase ways that the community can participate in suicide prevention efforts in the county, and reduce the risk of suicide and attempts in the community, particularly for Bullitt County youth.
Mark Neblett at the Kentucky State Capitol
- Make a Difference for Kids is increasing public awareness regarding Internet safety and teen suicide through interviews with television stations and newspapers.
- WAVE 3 TV - April 25, 2007
Family of teen who took her own life pushing lawmakers for anti-bullying ordinance - WAVE 3 TV - April 25 2007
Internet safety seminar points out the realities of cyber bullying - WAVE 3 TV - April 25, 2007
Lawmakers fail to act on anti-bullying bill
- Courier Journal - April 29, 2007
Online threats terrify students - KAIT K8 ABC Jonesboro, AR - May 8, 2007
Protecting Children by Preventing Cyber Bullying - Courier Journal - May 8, 2007
Bullitt East group fights suicide and cyber-bullies - WLKY 32 TV- May 16, 2007
Bullitt - WAVE 3 TV - May 18, 2007
Parents becoming Internet-savvy to protect children from online dangers - Fox 41 TV - November 3, 2007
Bikers for Christ Rally in Mt. Washington - WHAS 11 TV - November 8, 2007
A MySpace Lesson - WAVE 3 TV - January 1, 2008
15 months after teen's suicide, family again urging lawmakers to pass anti-bullying law - Courier Journal - January 9, 2008
Parents urged to get savvy, monitor kids' Internet use
Cyber-bullying among issues at forum on dangers - WAVE 3 TV - February 21, 2008
Parents urged to keep an eye on their child's internet usage
- WAVE 3 TV - March 5, 2008
Conway proposes sweeping changes to deal with internet predators
- WAVE 3 TV - April 25, 2007
Sheila Stanton on Internet Safety panel sponsored by U.S. Congressman, John Yarmouth
- Make a Difference for Kids members present at numberous Internet Safety programs and events. These include:
- 2006 iJam in Mt. Washington, KY
- 2007 & 2008 Great Kid's Summitt in Louisville, KY
- Biker's for Christ rally in Mt. Washington, KY
- 2008 Internet Safety Forum sponsored by Congressman Yarmouth in Louisville, KY
- 2008 Cyber-Parenting sponsored by Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Family Resource and Youth Service Centers, Louisville KY
- 2008 School Age Child Care Institute, Louisville, KY
- 2008 Crime Victims' Rights Day Rally, Frankfort, KY
- 2008 JCPS Internet Safety for Administrators
- 2008 Health Promotions for Excellence Conference, Louisville, KY
- 2008 JCPS Classified Summer Institute
- 2008 Kentucky PTA Conference in Louisville, KY
Mark Neblett speaking at Kentucky State Capitol
- Make a Difference for Kids is working with the artistic community to find creative ways to inform teachers, parents, and teens of the tragic effects of cyberbullying and suicide.
- Youth Performing Arts School in
- Mark Neblett will be featured in a promotional video produced by the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Group for Suicide Prevention Week.
- Youth Performing Arts School in