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New York Times Bestselling Author and Acclaimed Bullying Expert Jodee Bianco Joins Westville School District in the Fight Against Bullying

Westville On FEBRUARY 2, 2012, NY Times bestselling author and bullying survivor turned activist Jodee Blanco will deliver a bullying survival and prevention seminar to the Westville community. The event is free and open to the public-families are encouraged to attend.

At a time when bullying has become a serious national epidemic-preventing an estimated 160,000 children from attending school eve/y day—Westville Schools are taking proactive measures to combat this important issue within its schools

Jodee's 90--minute family seminar and workshop will include:

'    Jodee's story of struggle as the target of severe school bullying, as well as what her parents and teachers did that helped; what didn't and why; and insights from the thousands of students she has worked with across the nation

* Specific, practical advice for parents on how to intervene if their child is the victim,
bully or bystander, from the rare point of view of someone who's lived through it

• Insights into the plight of the "adult survivor of peer abuse" and suggestions on how
to overcome those open wounds from the past

Families are encouraged to attend and have the opportunity to speak with Jodee following the presentation.

Jodee is the NY Times bestselling author of the memoir Please Stop Laughing at Me...,  which is now required reading in many schools across the nation. Inspired by the thousands of letters she receives from students, parents, teachers, and adult survivors, Jodee is one of the nation's most sought-after speakers. More than half a million students have participated in her anti-bullying program, and her story has drawn attention from national media as well as the U.S. government.

The event will take place at 7:OOpm in the GIACOMA SCHOOL GYM, 200 WALNUT STREET in
WESTVILLE.   Jodee is available for interview before and after the presentation – please contact Melissa Skolek at (708) 873-9225 or melissa@jodeeblanco.com

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