You Have the Power to Prevent Bullying Bullying prevention superhero Captain Compassion® is here to give her trusty sidekick Kid Kinder® guidance about how to help others recognize, report, and refuse racially motivated bullying. Every week in October, we’ll publish a new comic strip designed to help kids learn how to use their upstander power. Follow along to find out how we can create safer, more inclusive communities by working together. Join the Adventure Read the Captain Compassion comic to keep up with our heroes and learn how to activate your own upstander power. The Heart of Empathia Read Week 1 The Heart of Empathia Read Week 1 The Pressure to Bully The Pressure to Bully Upstander Power: Activate! Upstander Power: Activate! Saying Sorry Saying Sorry A Kinder World A Kinder World Unlock the Secret Message . . . Throughout the month of October, Captain Compassion will hide a code word in each week’s comic strip. You can decode the hidden word with our downloadable Secret Decoder Wheel. Download Now . . . Then, Enter the Sweepstakes! Decode the full message by November 4 and submit your answer by direct message to our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for a chance to win an illustration of you and Captain Compassion! Read the Origin Story All heroes start somewhere. Go back to the beginning of Kid Kinder’s story and follow his journey to becoming an upstander. Start Here What Can You Do to Prevent Bullying Today? Adults play a crucial role in the success of bullying prevention efforts, but it’s not always clear how to help. The following videos can help you tap into your own upstander power, recognize the signs of bullying, and foster trusting relationships with the kids in your life. Bullying Prevention Resources Find more information on recognizing and addressing bullying, engaging at-home activities, and curated research about the connection between bullying prevention and social-emotional learning. Learn More The Importance of Upstander Power When upstanders intervene, it can reduce instances of bullying by more than 50 percent. If Your Child Witnesses Bullying Ask for more details Assure them the situation will be addressed Follow up with school administration If Your Child Is Bullied Believe them Tell them you’ll make sure the situation is addressed Follow up with school administration If Your Child Is Bullying Listen with an open mind Remember the behavior doesn’t define the child Work with school administration on an action plan Learn How You Can Help Why Solidarity Is Key in Bullying Prevention In this blog, learn more from Committee for Children VP of Education, Research, and Impact Dr. Tia Kim about how bullying affects children’s well-being, and why solidarity is a fundamental aspect of prevention. Read More When Bullying Is Racially Motivated University of Michigan’s Dr. Deborah Rivas-Drake provides recommendations for how adults can recognize racially motivated bullying and support kids to be upstanders. Read More Upstander Advocacy In this blog, learn how you can help prevent bullying by promoting culturally responsive pedagogy. Read More Captain Compassion Secret Decoder Wheel Promotion Disclosure NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States or D.C. who are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older) upon entry. Entrants can enter the Promotion (a) on behalf of themselves; (b) if the parent or legal guardian of a child who is under the legal age of majority in their state of residence and such minor child shares the same legal residence as the parent or legal guardian (a “Minor”), on behalf of a Minor; and or (c) if a teacher of Minor, on behalf of such Minor with parent/legal guardian consent. Void where prohibited. “Promotion Period” is from 12:00:01 am PT on 9/26/2022 to 11:59:59 pm PT on 11/4/2022. To enter, during the Promotion Period: (1) Print the PDF located at https://www.cfchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/bullying-prevention-information/cc2022/docs/captain-compassion-decoder-wheel.pdf and follow the instructions to create the Secret Decoder Wheel; (2) decode the code word in all five Captain Compassion comics released weekly on https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/bullying-prevention-information/ during the Promotion Period (5 codes total); and (3) send the correct codes via one DM to @cfchildren on Facebook or Twitter or @committeeforchildren on Instagram. One winner will be selected to win one personalized illustration of the winner (or the individual(s) designated by such winner) with Captain Compassion. Approx. Retail Value $0. Promotion subject to Official Rules. Details and restrictions apply, so visit https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/bullying-prevention-information/captain-compassion-promotion-official-rules for Official Rules. Sponsor: Committee for Children, 2815 Second Ave., Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98121. Free Posters Download the 2022 Captain Compassion and Upstander Power posters. Download Now Social Media Toolkit Download Now Press Kit View Now Explore the Research Behind the Captain Compassion® Campaign Read More