The WE WILL Generation
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
The Issue
Nearly one-third of all school-aged children are bullied each
year in the U.S.
That's more than 13 million students being bullied every year.
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center receives
hundreds of messages every year from all over the world
describing the pain endured and the damage done by
bullying.
The question always is..."What can I do?"
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
The Inspiration
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Almost 60% of bullying situations end when a peer intervenes
Today’s students, like no other generation before them,
have the opportunity to address bullying and
change the culture within their schools, communities, and online.
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
The Solution
The We Will Generation
Curriculum
A student-to-student program designed for student leaders to
engage, educate and inspire other students to address
bullying in their school.
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Why Students?
“We will be the generation that says: this is our issue and we will be the solution.”
Students Own the Issue
Students know better than anyone what bullying looks and feels
like.
What Students Bring
• Intrinsic understanding of
social environments
• Social leverage with peers
• Ownership of communities
What the Curriculum Provides
• Support
• Inspiration
• Education
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Goals
 Broaden and refine students' understanding of bullying
 Provide a framework for students to internalize the
right to individuality and an understanding of
differences
 Create an environment in which students feel
educated, inspired, and supported to take action to
build an inclusive culture
 Help all students recognize and develop positive
strategies to respond to bullying situations
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Messages
 Respect differences
 Unite
 Take Action
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
The WE WILL Generation Pledge
We will be the generation to:
 Own the issue and be the solution (DEFINITION)
 Make sure very individual knows that they matter
(INDIVIDUALITY)
 Reach out to peers and let them know that they aren't alone
(BEING THERE)
 Establish a supportive community that unites in action (BUILD
THEM UP)
 Change the negativity that has impacted so many for so long
(TURN A 180)
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Lesson Topics
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Lesson One: Definition
Lesson Two: Individuality
Lesson Three: Being There
Lesson Four: Build Them Up
Lesson Five: Turn a 180
Capstone
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Lesson Structure
 Handout – a creative worksheet or informational
handout to guide learning
 Video - A short, student-created video along with
discussion questions developed by the creator of
the video
 Activity – an engaging activity to solidify learning
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Process
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Appoint an adult advisor
Recruit a group of 5-8 student leaders
Train the presenters
Coordinate with younger classrooms
Present the curriculum
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
Thank You!
Thank you for your time and I hope you will
consider implementing
The WE WILL Generation Curriculum
at our school.
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PACER’s
We Will Generation
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center
Founded in 2006, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages
and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant
and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to
benefit all students, including students with disabilities.
PACER offers digital-based resources for parents, schools, teens and youth,
including:
• PACER.org/Bullying: This is the portal page for parents and educators to access
bullying resources, which include educational toolkits, awareness toolkits,
contest ideas, promotional products and more.
• PACERTeensAgainstBullying: Created by and for teens, this website is a place
for middle and high school students to find ways to address bullying, to take
action, to be heard, and to own an important social cause.
• PACERKidsAgainstBullying: A creative, innovative and educational website
designed for elementary school students to learn about bullying prevention,
engage in activities and be inspired to take action.