The Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights will enjoy continuing support from Chrysler in its initiative to prevent bullying. The program, entitled Project SEATBELT is a great way to kick off the school year. Students have the opportunity via social and digital media to participate in an online pledge that will challenge them to interact with the people in their neighborhoods to prevent bullying. This will mesh well with Chrysler’s Drive For The Kids program.
One tremendous component of the initiative is the ability to utilize the connection between Chrysler and RFK Project Seatbelt through the use of Google+ and YouTube. They will be hosting 5 events throughout October (two have already occurred), called “Hangouts.” These are discussion opportunities for parents, educators and students in which to participate. Find it on Chrysler’s YouTube Channel.
The following are the remaining events:
October 17 from 3pm04:30pm ET: Youth Leadership- How Youth Can Change the Culture of Bullying
October 23 from 3pm-4:40pm ET: How to Set an Example to Help Prevent Bullying: A Parent’s Perspective
October 30 from 2pm-3pm ET: Youth at Risk: Why Some Bully and Some Are Bullied
Also supported by the Chrysler brand is RFK Project SEATBELT’s campaign entitled, “Trick or Treat for Bullying Prevention.” Even more interactive, students get to this time bolster their community by heartening adults to sign a pledge regarding bullying prevention. Please find more information at www.projectseatbelt.org and Chrysler brand’s Facebook Page/Drive for Kids Tab.
Drive for the Kids is a national program that has raised nearly $5 million for education by donating money when the Chrysler Town & Country minivan is test driven in a fundraiser setting. There are over 300 schools involved in this program across America. The 5 schools who rack up the most test drives from their Drive for the Kids fundraiser will receive $5,000 from Chrysler. This event takes place until the end of 2013.
