BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;\nAdvocating for the Needs of Youth At-Risk Since 1997 \nCONTACT:\nCourtney Burkey\nFairfax Partnership for Youth\, Inc.\n(703 )324-5535\nCourtney.Burkey@fairfaxcounty.gov\n \;\n \;\n\nFairfa x Partnership for Youth Launches Bullying Prevention Training Program\n\ nFairfax Partnership for Youth\, Inc. will launch its new community-base d program\, Bully-Free NoVa: A Community of Respect. The launch receptio n will take place on November 13\, 2012\, at the James Lee Community Cen ter\, 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 wil l provide an overview of the new bullying awareness and prevention progr am. All community supporters of the anti-bullying movement should 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 sp ecial needs\, racial/ethnic minorities\, and LGBT youth are at even grea ter risk. The social and emotional effects of chronic bullying\, includi ng cyberbullying\, can be lasting and devastating for individuals\, fami lies\, and the entire community.\nPeople who are bullied in the workplac e have higher rates of depression\, anxiety\, low self-esteem\, health p roblems\, poor job and/or school performance and suicidal thoughts. Work place bullying and harassment increases the work load on mental health p roviders\, raises insurance rates and cost of health care\, and emotiona lly takes a toll on families\, friends\, and colleagues in the work plac e.\nLaunch reception attendees will learn:\n The basics of FPY&rsquo\ ;s program approach\n How to get their community-based organization o r business involved\n How to support and be a part of this ongoing in itiative\nParticipants can register at www.fairfaxyouth.org for free.\n\ nFPY is a 501-C-3 that delivers essential community education and traini ng\, advocates for effective programs and policy development\, and build s strong community partnerships&hellip\;o help youth thrive.\n\nFairfax Partnership for Youth&rsquo\;s efforts to prevent and address bullying w ould not be possible without the continued support of our dedicated spon sors. Special thanks to the Adler Family Foundation for their continued support. For more information or to become a sponsor please contact: Cou rtney Burkey\, 703-324-5535\, Courtney.Burkey@FairfaxCounty.gov.\n URL:http://mclean.patch.com/events/fairfax-partnerhship-for-youth-launche s-bullying-prevention-training-program-37b67e22 SUMMARY:Fairfax Partnerhship for Youth Launches Bullying Prevention Train ing Program LOCATION:2855 Annandale Rd\, Falls Church\, VA 22042: 2855 Annandale Rd\, Falls Church\, VA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR