“Unite Against Bullying” – NA17185dm

WHAT:
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Area, partners with Speak Out Against Bullying Inc’s “Unite Against Bullying” campaign.

WHEN:
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Santa Monica Boulevard Charter School
1022 North Van Ness Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

WHO:
George Hakopiants, Office of Los Angeles City Council member Mitch O’Farrell, Council District 13 LAPD Commander Blake Chow, Operations West Bureau LAPD Sergeant Darrell Davis, Community Relations, Hollywood Area LAPD Senior Lead Officers, Hollywood Area Monica Harmon, Speak Out Against Bullying, Inc. Lucy Meyer, Special Olympics Southern California, Global Messenger Dr. David Riddick, Director, Santa Monica Charter School 1,000 Elementary School Students, Parents and Special Guests

WHY:
To raise awareness, educate others and inspire a call to action against bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and a time when communities can unite nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention through events, activities, outreach, and education.

VISUAL:
1,000 Students will stand and take the anti-bullying pledge and form a large Unity Circle and release white doves a sign of unity and peace.

CONTACT:
For more information, please contact LAPD Hollywood Community Relations Sergeant Davis at 323-871-4068, or Monica Harmon, Speak Out Against Bullying, Inc., at 424-835-1373.