Shut Down Bullying Now

Help your community recognize, respond to, and prevent bullying.

A caring, practical program that gives children and adults clearer language for what is happening and safer ways to respond.

Bullying needs more than a slogan.

Children need adults who listen, act consistently, and help them understand what to do next. Adults need shared language that separates conflict from patterns of bullying without minimizing harm.

Shut Down Bullying Now opens that conversation in a way that is direct, age-aware, and grounded in Lamesa's experience as a school counselor.

What participants can take with them.

The goal is not to make every child solve bullying alone. It is to help people notice patterns, seek help, and respond with care.

Recognize

Understand common forms of bullying, including verbal, social, physical, and online behavior.

Respond

Practice safe ways to speak up, step away, document concerns, and involve a trusted adult.

Repair

Build environments where children are heard, adults follow through, and harmful behavior can change.

Built for the whole community around a child.

Final presentation formats will be confirmed with Lamesa. The content can be shaped around the people who need to share responsibility.

Children

Clear, age-aware language

Help children name what they are experiencing, identify trusted adults, and understand that asking for help is a strength.

Caregivers

Listen first, then act

Offer practical ways to respond calmly, document concerns, and work with a school or organization.

Shared settings

A common response

Bring children and adults into a broader conversation about safety, belonging, consistency, and accountability.

Need help with a concern today?

This program is educational. It does not replace a school's reporting process, emergency help, or support from a qualified professional.

Read the Louisiana school reporting guide

Find bullying and resilience resources

Bring the conversation to your school or community.

Tell Lamesa who will be in the room and what you hope the experience will make possible.

Ask about the program