Vision Statement: All Colorado families experiencing bullying are empowered through education and advocacy to defend their children where the bullying occurs. We are committed to building a community of support to help families rebuild and recover together.
STOP
It is the responsibility of adults to STOP bullying. BRRC helps parents advocate in schools to get the adults to STOP the bullying.
RECOVER
BRRC believes that bullied children can RECOVER and help other bullied children to RECOVER.
ASSIST
We ASSIST efforts in anti-bullying and bullying prevention. BRRC will assist and work with anti-bullying charities to promote understanding.
Victims of Bullying Can Recover
Bullied Children:-
Should not feel ashamed as they have done nothing wrong.
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Did nothing to deserve what happened to them.
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Need to see the good in the world and put their bullying experience in the past.
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Can use their experience to help other bullied children walk through the effects of bullying to recovery.
Anti-Bullying Advocacy
Anti-Bullying Advocacy With a new school year starting, BRRC asked the Director of Advocacy, Tom Ahlborg, to share his experience about laying the groundwork for advocating and defending a bullied child. Tom has worked with many families across the state helping to educate parents and school officials about bullying, discuss alternatives that work for individual families, and help advocate for bullying targets. Here are his recommendations: DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT I believe that many administrators are inherently good and will do their utmost to STOP bullying. HOWEVER, too many administrators, teachers, counselors, and staff don’t...
In The News
Bullying Legislation in Colorado – The Time is Now
Most experts will agree that bullying that occurs in schools is at an epidemic level. According to www.stopbullying.gov, between 1 in 4 and 1 in 3 U.S. students say...
Parents, students accuse Douglas County School District coaches of bullying
October 1, 2019 – Douglas County School Board heard allegations that girls in four athletic programs were bullied by their coaches. BRRC is quoted on Fox31.
For some kids, going back to school triggers fears of bullying
August 16, 2019 – BRRC was featured on the morning 9News segments. We were excited and honored to be spotlighted as they delved into returning back to school and bullying.
BRRC is the Summer 2021 Beneficiary Colorado 1000
Colorado 1000 is building a network of business professionals whose combined support gives 100% of donations to local Colorado charities in need. We support our community by creating exciting and informational events and present many opportunities throughout the year, upholding the Givers-Get mentality.