Bullying Stops With Us - Week 1: Speak Up, Speak Out
612a42011e63961020d3bf61 • July 17, 2026
Jamari is excited for a new day at school until he sees a classmate being bullied. He decides to speak up and tells a teacher, and the whole class learns about kindness and respect. Speak up. Speak out. Bullying Stops With Us!
This week's animated song and video from the Jamari Terrell Williams Student Harassment Act campaign introduces Jamari, a confident, kind, courageous leader and friend. Key messages: speak up and speak out, it's okay to be different, tell an adult or a teacher, and remember that kindness changes everything. Watch the video with your students or children, then talk about what to do if they ever see someone being treated unkindly. Be kind. Be brave. Be the change.
Jamari notices someone feeling left out, so he says hello and invites him to play. They all laugh, play, and have fun together! We are all different, and that's what makes our world amazing.
Students argue and use hurtful words, until Jamari thinks about the power of words and speaks up to remind them to use kind words instead. Kind words. Kind hearts. Strong friendships.
Jamari feels unsure about himself, until he remembers his strengths and the things he's good at, and uses his gifts to help another student. Everyone has gifts. Believe in yourself.
Our class talks about what makes us unique. Jamari shares that he loves to dance, and some students laugh because he is different. The teacher explains that everyone is different, and that's okay. Different is beautiful, together we shine.
A new student arrives at school and feels alone and left out, until Jamari notices and decides to help. Kindness starts with me, change starts with we.
Practical Measures for the Community to Protect Our Children from Harm
Tips and Strategies for Preventing Bullying
It's important to remember that there is always help available.
Uniting to Protect Our Community
Keeping an eye out for signs of bullying
