Bullying - ways to try to combat the problem.

I'm working on a project to raise awareness on the problems associated with bullying, especially bullying at school. As a victim of long-term bullying and its effects (dire lack of confidence including fear of travelling away from home) I began my campaign in early1999 in which I put forward the idea of establishing a specified period, a year, in which all sections of society could make a concerted effort on focussing on the problem by discussion, drama, artwork and through other means available to them, to share ideas and experiences and to come up with possible ways forward to promoting peace and harmony within schools - all through using various media sources including, of course, the internet.

I've also been working on the idea of combining this awareness-drive with a music event I'm arranging for next year, a staged event of dance routines and singing with performances by dance-school students. One would complement the other and it would be a fun way of putting my message across. It would reflect my own nature in that it should always be light-hearted and uplifting. I have my own website and attached forum dedicated to my project, the site is being redeveloped and so is offline for the most part but it should return soon.

Recently I've had the idea of relating through the medium of manga/anime, the story of my own experiences as a victim of bullying and its effects. I believe this would be a very powerful way of expressing my personal situation so that others would be able to learn about the damage bullying can do to its victims, especially if the bullying continues unchecked over a long period.

All feedback is welcomed.

 

woah

thats dedicated.

its nice to see your dedication, even though it sounds like an advertisement.

but works, but we cant really give feedback, unless the anime/manga, is somehow shown.


anyways, how old are you?, are you old enough to host such a large activity?

 

It's not meant to be an advertisement, it's more about myself and what I'm doing and starting a discussion topic. The anime/manga is mentioned in my text towards the end and feedback would be great to have as to whether this could be used as a medium for me to express my work. I believe forums such as this would help guide me on such an important issue.
I'm sure old enough to host the project, too.

 

well, who better to decide than the teenagers.

well, im not really sure, of course manga for a teenager to read would be better.

it certainly would be interesting.

and i know it wasnt an advertisement, i said, it sounded like one.

ive never really been target of bullying except for verbal abuse.

so i cant really help that much on the subject.

 

I believe McGruff the Crime Dog said it best:
1.Put your arm around the bullied victim
2.Walk away together.
3.Have fun

 

I certainly agree with Guilty Spark and McGruff.