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Parental Education Session
When
Our first event was held on September 1st, 2023
Who
A total of 70 parents joined during our soft-launch phase
What
Routine sessions educating parents on the growing issues of cyberbullying, along with social media trends that we could see potentially posing risks to youth.
Why
We understand how impactful social media and online interactions are to youth; the BFFC team is made of current students and recent grads. Social media is constantly evolving with new platforms and features gaining traction every year. Community members, such as parents, play crucial roles in addressing and preventing bullying as they may be the youths’ first direct source of support.
Why the Program was Delivered
Our program addresses the pressing issue of bullying prevalent in multicultural communities. Social media platforms is the pinnacle of cyberbullying as many individuals face harsh criticism and negative comments about themselves by pointing at their appearance, race, gender, sexual orientation and other types of personal attacks.
Peer Support Program
Our Peer Support Program is designed to offer a safe and supportive environment to those in need. We understand that sometimes speaking with a professional can be intimidating—that's where we come in. Through our trained peers, we offer extensive care, guidance and a judgment-free zone for the youth and children. We aim to provide counselling services to help victims of bullying and do our best to resolve any issue that is at stake
Our program has benefited 10 children and assisted them towards a positive experience with our Peer Support Program since our soft launch on August 15, 2023. All sessions are active through Zoom or any form of online meet up, ensuring flexible accessibility and confidentiality of the individual’s concerns and personal information.
Our organization also collaborates with other community centres, neighbourhood houses, youth organizations, etc. We also intend to gather volunteers from high schools to support the cause, raise awareness, as well as provide a positive outlook on bullying culture for youths.
UBC Health Initiatives Seminar
What It Was
At a recent panel presentation, Bully-Free Foundation Canada invited other UBC students looking to make a difference in their communities.
This acted as a full rundown of our organization, history, goals, and current methods. We focused on showcasing how the current bullying space has changed, particularly in ways related to social media and screen time, and the solutions our organization has implemented in response to these changes.
Who It Was For
Currently University Students
Who It Was For
This demographic holds strong influential power when it comes to building connections and trust within younger generations, and because of this, we want to maximize the potential and opportunities for them to share their experiences with those seeking help.
We want to build a community that recognizes the seriousness of bullying and help provide avenues for involvement.
Who It Was For
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Increased awareness of the prevalence and seriousness of bullying
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Awareness of our organization and the programs we deliver
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Spread cautiousness to any younger relatives university students may have
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