Kick Off to “October National Bullying Prevention Month” NR25085kt

September 29, 2025

Kick Off to “October National Bullying Prevention Month”

WHAT:
Speak Out Against Bullying Inc. partners with the LAPD Hollenbeck Area to kick off, “National Bullying Prevention Month.”

WHEN:
Wednesday October 1, 2025 9:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Our Lady of Talpa Catholic School 411 S. Evergreen Street Boyle Heights, CA

WHO:
LAPD Deputy Chief German Hurtado, Operations Central Bureau
LAPD Hollenbeck Senior Lead Officers Monica Harmon, Executive Director, Speak Out Against Bullying Inc.
Diana Hanger, Principal Our Lady of Talpa Catholic Elementary School
LAPD Detective Claudia Castruita, Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children
Blue Dog (Bluey) Characters IO
275 Students, Parents, and special guests, volunteers

WHY:
Hosting a rally during National Bullying Prevention Month supports broader awareness initiatives and strengthens the message’s impact. It connects the school to a larger national movement, helping students recognize that they are part of a collective effort to end bullying. The rally serves as a vital platform to educate, empower, and unite the school community, fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for all.

Students will have bright orange pom poms color of National Bullying Prevention Month. Over 275 students will stand and take the antibullying pledge. Bluey character will make a surprise entrance to ask students to Stand Up to Bullying and take the pledge.

For more information, please contact LAPD Sergeant Veronica Padilla Hollenbeck CRO 424-214-8363 or Monica Harmon, Speak Out Against Bullying at (424) 835-1373.