Cartoon Network’s Award-winning “Stop Bullying: Speak Up” Campaign Releases New Content In Honor of National Bullying Prevention Month

Month-long Campaign in Partnership with PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center Brings Awareness to Identity-based Bullying

Burbank, CA (Friday, Sept. 30) - In recognition of October as National Bullying Prevention Month, Cartoon Network announced its latest PSA, "Redraw Your World Without Bullying." Part of the award-winning national campaign, "Stop Bullying: Speak Up," the PSA will also be available on all Cartoon Network social platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, beginning Monday, Oct. 3.

Under the network's "Redraw Your World" tagline, "Redraw Your World Without Bullying" combines real-life kids and original animation plus some Cartoon Network characters, including Craig Williams, Raven, Beast Boy, and Robin. The PSA outlines how to be a successful ally to someone experiencing identity-based bullying, which targets an individual' identity, such as their race, religion, disability, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical appearance.

Drum sensation Nandi Bushell joins the "Stop Bullying: Speak Up" campaign with a rocking message that shares all the ways kids can use their voices to enact change. Available Tuesday, Oct. 11,on the network's social platforms, the video outlines the importance of embracing individuality, supporting friends in need, and being an ally to all communities.

"'Stop Bullying: Speak Up' is an incredible testament to the power of young people to make change in the world around them by speaking up as allies and embracing diversity and inclusion. This year, our focus on identity-based bullying draws together our anti-bias work with our commitment to bullying prevention. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center continues to be an integral partner as a leader in mobilizing communities nationwide to prevent childhood bullying in all its forms," said Jill King, senior vice president of marketing and partnerships, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.

"National Bullying Prevention Month draws attention to a problem, offers solutions, and informs our communities," said Julie Hertzog, director of PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. "It's a great way for everyone to be part of the solution. Cartoon Network has been a leader in bullying prevention in the network space, and we are delighted to partner with their "Stop Bullying: Speak Up" campaign to educate youth about identity-based bullying.

In addition, real stories from PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center's Unity Award winners are celebrated throughout the campaign's educational materials. The Unity Awards, first held in 2015, recognize individuals who create a kinder, inclusive, and more accepting environment in their community.

Cartoon Network's multi-platform pro-social initiative launched in 2010 and continues to empower kids to use their voices to enact change while also fostering skills that can lead to bullying prevention. Aligning with this commitment, Cartoon Network and PACER National Bullying Prevention Center invite educators, parents and kids to participate in the "Redraw Your World Bulletin Board Challenge" by creating bulletin boards that visualize how kids would redraw their world without bullying.

In addition to the challenge, PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center has created resources and materials to help educators, parents and kids explore identity-based bullying and ways they can take action, all hosted on a custom microsite HERE.

For more information about the "Stop Bullying: Speak Up" initiative, visit HERE.

About Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is the #1 global animated series network. Combined with a rich legacy of characters and a deep roster of creatives with unique brands of storytelling, Cartoon Network showcases original content from across Cartoon Network Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, and beyond that includes "Craig of the Creek," "Steven Universe," "Teen Titans Go!," "We Baby Bears," and more. Under its Redraw Your World tagline, Cartoon Network's content commitment appeals to the complete spectrum of kids and families including preschoolers with the programming block Cartoonito and family co-viewing with the ultimate destination, ACME Night. Upcoming new series such as "Batwheels," "Gremlins," "Total Drama Island," and more, comprise an inclusive programming lineup on Cartoon Network. Cartoon Network's historic library can also be streamed on HBO Max, or is available on Amazon, iTunes or Vudu (U.S. only).

About PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, which was founded in 2006, actively leads social change to prevent childhood bullying, so that all youth are safe and supported in their schools, communities and online. PACER provides innovative resources for students, parents, educators, and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students. PACER.org/Bullying

National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign, held every October, unites communities to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Unity Day, held the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of October, is the campaign's signature event, with a call to action to wear and share orange to unite for kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.

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