PEER Kindness is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing incidents of bullying by increasing awareness among school-aged youth.
OUR MISSION:
PEER Kindness, Inc., is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization with the mission to work in partnership with schools, businesses/community leaders, families, and youth to reduce bullying and to foster a PEER (Positive, Encouraging, Empathetic, and Respectful) stance.
OUR VISION:
Create a safe, inclusive environment for all.
OUR VALUES:
Be...
Positive
Encouraging
Empathetic
Respectful
Kind
BULLYING DEFINED...
CDE'S DEFINITION:
"In Colorado, bullying is defined in C.R.S. 22-32-109.1(1)(b) as: Any written or verbal expression, or physical or electronic act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause any physical, mental, or emotional harm to any student. Bullying is prohibited against any student for any reason, including but not limited to any such behavior that is directed toward a student on the basis of his or her academic performance; or against whom federal and state laws prohibit discrimination upon any of the bases described in section 22-32-109 (1) (ll) (I). This definition is not intended to infringe upon any right guaranteed to any person by the first amendment to the United States Constitution or to prevent the expression of any religious, political, or philosophical views (p.4)."
PEER KINDNESS' DEFINITION:
Bullying is unwanted behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. The children who are bullied, those who bully others, and those who witness the behaviors may have serious, lasting problems.
(source: stopbullying.gov)
"1 in 5 students report being bullied."
PACER.ORG
Bullying by the Numbers:
20%
1 out of 5 students report being bullied.
41%
Students believed bullying would happen again.
15%
Students reported being cyberbullied.
57%
of bullying stops when a peer intervenes.
PACER.org
OUR PROGRAMS:
BULLYING PREVENTION & EDUCATION
- Bullying Prevention Curriculum
- Align With Kind Clubs/Organizations
- Brave Hearted Kid Workshops
- Strong Hearts, Strong Minds Workshops
BULLYING NAVIGATION
- Working with the youth and their families who have experienced the bullying circle, or who are doing the bullying.
- We've worked with over 41 families since July.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Positive Youth Development
- Recognizing the signs of bullying
- Fundamental Five:
- Conflict vs. Bullying
- Conflict Resolution
- Bullying Circle
- Becoming Upstanders
- Science of Kindness
BE THE CHANGE
As long as bullying, cruelty & exclusion persist, we cannot truly rest. It takes all of us to be the champions of change we wish to see in the world. Get involved today and start making the difference.
One in five US students report being bullied.
Where bullying occurs:
- 43% hallway/stairwell
- 42% in the classroom
- 27% cafeteria
- 15% online/text
- 12% bathroom/locker room
- 8% bus
46% of bullied students report they notified an adult
at the school about the incident
GET INVOLVED
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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7pm Al-Anon Family Groups
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4pm In The Lab, Ages 12-15
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3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm In The Lab, Ages 16-19
4pm CASA Rainbow Space
6pm MRLD Teen Advisory Board
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11am Crafternoon
12pm Feeding Connection
4pm Collaborative Trauma Solution's Open Studio
4pm In The Lab, Ages 20-24
6:30pm Youth Leadership Team Meeting
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10am SUP at Switzer
3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm CASA Open Mic/Game Night
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9am Blueprint for Resilient Relationships Couples Workshop
10am SUP at Switzer
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7pm Al-Anon Family Groups
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4pm In The Lab, Ages 12-15
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3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm In The Lab, Ages 16-19
4pm CASA Rainbow Space
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11am Crafternoon
4pm Collaborative Trauma Solution's Open Studio
4pm In The Lab, Ages 20-24
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10am SUP at Switzer
11am Collaborative Trauma Solution's Teen Wilderness
3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm CASA Open Mic/Game Night
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10am SUP at Switzer
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4pm Teen(ish) Game Night
7pm Al-Anon Family Groups
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4pm In The Lab, Ages 12-15
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3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm In The Lab, Ages 16-19
4pm CASA Rainbow Space
6pm MRLD Teen Advisory Board
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17
11am Crafternoon
4pm Collaborative Trauma Solution's Open Studio
4pm In The Lab, Ages 20-24
6:30pm Youth Leadership Team Meeting
Show all
18
10am SUP at Switzer
3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm CASA Open Mic/Game Night
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10am SUP at Switzer
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7pm Al-Anon Family Groups
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4pm In The Lab, Ages 12-15
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3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm In The Lab, Ages 16-19
4pm CASA Rainbow Space
Show all
24
11am Crafternoon
4pm Collaborative Trauma Solution's Open Studio
4pm In The Lab, Ages 20-24
4:30pm MRLD Pre-Teen Art Club
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10am SUP at Switzer
3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm CASA Open Mic/Game Night
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10am SUP at Switzer
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7pm Al-Anon Family Groups
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4pm In The Lab, Ages 12-15
30
3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm In The Lab, Ages 16-19
4pm CASA Rainbow Space
6pm MRLD Teen Advisory Board
Show all
1
11am Crafternoon
12pm Feeding Connection
4pm Collaborative Trauma Solution's Open Studio
4pm In The Lab, Ages 20-24
6:30pm Youth Leadership Team Meeting
Show all
2
10am SUP at Switzer
3:45pm CASA Transportation
4pm CASA Open Mic/Game Night
Show all
3
9am Blueprint for Resilient Relationships Couples Workshop
10am SUP at Switzer
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