Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Cartoon Network Launches' I Speak Up "Call to Action Against Bullying

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Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Cartoon Network Join the "I Speak Up" call to action against bullying

"Stop Bullying: Speak Up" campaign is one million people to share mobile videos to help launch Cartoon Network TALKING WEEK (Sept. 29 Oct.3) And Kick Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month bullying prevention

Other notable voices Speaking Up to date are: Howie Mandel, Scooter Braun, Anderson Cooper, Jason Beghe, Sam Champion, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer, Henry Winkler, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, Rick Fox, Skylar Astin, John C. McGinley, Wilson Cruz, Robin Meade, Michaela Pereira

Stop Bullying Speak Up In recognition of bullying as health, education and legal issue that affects millions of children and families relates each year, the United States Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined recently announced Cartoon Network "talk", "talking" call to action one million share transfer and to ask mobile videos, help combat harassment. Proactive fall campaign serves as a focal point for the Cartoon Network LA SPEAK week (September 29 to October 3), the final phase of its award-winning "Stop Bullying: Speak Up 'initiative to the national month of bullying prevention.

The two leaders shared their personal videos and use the hashtag www.StopBullyingSpeakUp.com #ISpeakUp to encourage others to support them to join this important initiative. Goal is one million user-generated videos that come together the voices of children, parents, teachers, celebrities and government officials, while saying "I Speak Up", which shows collect, the United cause talk through the joint efforts to, is one of the most effective ways to help bring an end to bullying manner.

Select the videos that are uploaded on www.stop- BullyingSpeakUp.com new sites are part of the campaign to make to appear on Cartoon Network, Boomerang and their digital platforms throughout October. Participants are encouraged to help their videos on their own social media platforms with #ISpeakUp to share the word.

"Bullying and harassment can have devastating effects on the children of all age groups," said Attorney General Eric Holder. Join "Therefore, with our partners in the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Justice is working on abusive behavior toward and among students of all classes to reduce., We are dedicated to promoting environments safe and inclusive learning for all youth of America. And I'm proud to Cartoon Network Calling all students, parents and educators to speak to pitch in and do their part against bullying. "

"Our schools must be safe and stimulating places for all children. Unable to make excuses for behavior that feel rejected or anxiety makes our students," said Secretary Duncan. "Ending Bullying is for all of us, and I am very pleased to be partnering with Cartoon Network in this important effort to encourage all children - and adults -. Stance"

Other notable voices are their support so far divided: Howie Mandel (America's Got Talent, deal with it), Scooter Braun (School Boy Records), Jason Beghe (Chicago PD), Sam Champion (Weather Channel) Mark Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer (Franklin & Bash), Henry Winkler (Childrens Hospital), Grant Hill (NBA Inside Stuff TV), Reggie Miller (NBA on TNT), Rick Fox (NBA Game Time), Wilson Cruz (Red Band), Anderson Cooper (Anderson Cooper 360), John C. McGinley and Skylar Astin (ground floor), Robin Meade (HLN Morning Express), Michaela Pereira (CNN New Day), Robert Carradine and Curtis Armstrong (King of the Nerds) and Michael Carbonaro (Carbonaro effect).

"We are grateful that Attorney General Holder and Secretary of Education Duncan for his leadership and long-term commitment to stop bullying," said Alice Cahn, vice president of social responsibility Cartoon Network. "The Federation of prevention of bullying and this government have educators, community leaders, parents and young people practical tools and inspiration to put them into action. We are proud to talk to them provided that the power of the entertainment media should positive change to motivate them. "

For people who are in your own "Speak Up" video, are simple instructions with recommendations for best video results in www.StopBullyingSpeakUp.com. All participants will be asked to sign a digital landfill to on-line and / or opportunities of social media are enabling the use of video for all in the air. It will require users under 18 ask their parents for permission and assistance in video presentation involved. You will also be asked to use the hashtag #ISpeakUp video sharing through their own social media platforms to spread the word and join new friends in this challenge.

About Stop Bullying: Speak Up

Cartoon Network Stop Bullying: Speak Up is a multi-platform pro-social campaign winner, created by experts in the field of consciousness, to enable alliances and young people to speak safely and efficiently against bullying. Campaign resources include video, print and online content - including an award-winning documentary by President Barack Obama presents - available StopBullyingSpeakUp.com, available free of charge to schools, community groups and parents to promote prevention intimidation or discussions.

About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly on American television channel # 1 in prime among children 6-11 and 9-14. Seen currently in 97 million homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network Turner Broadcasting is System, Inc. funded by the cable advertising service is now purchased in HD with the best in the original, and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to winning an Emmy and advanced digital applications and online games, original programming Cartoon Network covers the most important social issues that families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and Move It Movement. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a subsidiary of Time Warner, created programs and environments news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world set program.

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