After relentless anti-gay bullying at school, despite the fact he did not identify as gay, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover took his own life on April 6, 2009, 11 days before his 12th birthday.
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Safe Schools Improvement Act
Background, cosponsor list and Action Kit
National Safe Schools Partnership Releases Recommendations
The National Safe Schools Partnership is an informal coalition of leading national education, health, civil rights, law enforcement, youth development and other organizations committed to ensuring that America's schools are safe for all children.
Stop Bullying Now!
Practical information for adults and children about how to respond to bullying. These resources have been provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau working in partnership with leading national organizations.
No Name-Calling Week
No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities.
GLSEN's Anti-Bullying Resources
Through research-based interventions, GLSEN provides resources and support for schools to implement effective and age-appropriate anti-bullying programs to improve school climate for all students.
