The BC government is providing 100,000 to the BC School Superintendents Association BCSSA for social media sessions to parents in every school district this school year. The Ministry of Education is also providing 35,000 to the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils to develop a new set of SOGI Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity resources for parents.
On this, Pink Shirt Day, students and government leaders are calling for a united front against bullying, especially cyberbullying.
Premier John Horgan and Minister of Education Rob Fleming joined students on the steps of the BC legislature, announcing a number of initiatives to keep children and students safe in the province.
19 percent of Canadian children have experienced cyberbullying or cyberstalking.
The BC government is providing $100,000 to the BC School Superintendents' Association (BCSSA) for social media sessions to parents in every school district this school year. The Ministry of Education is also providing $35,000 to the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils to develop a new set of SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) resources for parents.
Parents and students can access bullying prevention resources, and an online anonymous bullying online reporting tool (www.erasebullying.ca)