BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;\nCONTACT:\nCourtney Burkey\nFairfax Partnership for Y outh\, Inc.\n(703)324-5535\nCourtney.Burkey@fairfaxcounty.gov\n \;\n \nFairfax Partnership for Youth Launches Bullying Prevention Training Pr ogram\n\nFairfax Partnership for Youth\, Inc. will launch its new commun ity-based program\, Bully-Free NoVa: A Community of Respect. The launch reception will take place on November 13\, 2012\, at the James Lee Commu nity Center\, 2855 Annandale Road #101\, Falls Church\, VA 22042\, from 5:00 p.m. &ndash\; 6:30 p.m.\nFPY&rsquo\;s bullying prevention training team will provide an overview of the new bullying awareness and preventi on program. All community supporters of the anti-bullying movement shoul d attend this free event.\nYouth report that they are bullying and being bullied now more than ever before. All youth are vulnerable\, but those with special needs\, racial/ethnic minorities\, and LGBT youth are at e ven greater risk. The social and emotional effects of chronic bullying\, including cyberbullying\, can be lasting and devastating for individual s\, families\, and the entire community.\nPeople who are bullied in the workplace have higher rates of depression\, anxiety\, low self-esteem\, health problems\, poor job and/or school performance and suicidal though ts. Workplace bullying and harassment increases the work load on mental health providers\, raises insurance rates and cost of health care\, and emotionally takes a toll on families\, friends\, and colleagues in the w ork place.\nLaunch reception attendees will learn:\n The basics of FP Y&rsquo\;s program approach\n How to get their community-based organi zation or business involved\n How to support and be a part of this on going initiative\nParticipants can register at www.fairfaxyouth.org for free.\n\nFPY is a 501-C-3 that delivers essential community education an d training\, advocates for effective programs and policy development\, a nd builds strong community partnerships&hellip\;o help youth thrive.\n\n Fairfax Partnership for Youth&rsquo\;s efforts to prevent and address bu llying would not be possible without the continued support of our dedica ted sponsors. Special thanks to the Adler Family Foundation for their co ntinued support. For more information or to become a sponsor please cont act: Courtney Burkey\, 703-324-5535\, Courtney.Burkey@FairfaxCounty.gov. \n URL:http://lakeridge.patch.com/events/fairfax-partnerhship-for-youth-laun ches-bullying-prevention-facilitator-training-program-e5f49923 SUMMARY:Fairfax Partnerhship for Youth Launches Bullying Prevention Facil itator Training Program LOCATION:2855 Annandale Rd\, Falls Church\, VA 22042: 2855 Annandale Rd\, Falls Church\, VA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR