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 \nFairfax Partnership for Youth Launches Bullying Prevention Training P rogram\nFairfax Partnership for Youth\, Inc. will launch its new communi ty-based program\, Bully-Free NoVa: A Community of Respect. The launch r eception will take place on November 13\, 2012\, at the James Lee Commun ity 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 t eam will provide an overview of the new bullying awareness and preventio n program. 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 special needs\, racial/ethnic minorities\, and LGBT youth are at ev en greater risk. The social and emotional effects of chronic bullying\, including cyberbullying\, can be lasting and devastating for individuals \, families\, and the entire community.\nPeople who are bullied in the w orkplace have higher rates of depression\, anxiety\, low self-esteem\, h ealth problems\, poor job and/or school performance and suicidal thought s. Workplace bullying and harassment increases the work load on mental h ealth providers\, raises insurance rates and cost of health care\, and e motionally takes a toll on families\, friends\, and colleagues in the wo rk place.\nLaunch reception attendees will learn:\n The basics of FPY &rsquo\;s program approach\n How to get their community-based organiz ation or business involved\n How to support and be a part of this ong oing initiative\nParticipants can register at www.fairfaxyouth.org for f ree.\n\nFPY is a 501-C-3 that delivers essential community education and training\, advocates for effective programs and policy development\, an d builds strong community partnerships&hellip\;o help youth thrive.\nFai rfax Partnership for Youth&rsquo\;s efforts to prevent and address bully ing would not be possible without the continued support of our dedicated sponsors. Special thanks to the Adler Family Foundation for their conti nued support. For more information or to become a sponsor please contact : \; Courtney Burkey\, 703-324-5535\, courtney.burkey@fairfaxcounty. gov.\n\n\n \;\n URL:http://annandale.patch.com/events/fairfax-partnerhship-for-youth-laun ches-bullying-prevention-training-program 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