(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/29/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released a new guide for Muslim students and families in support of National Bullying Prevention Month in October. The guide contains practical advice for both students experiencing bullying and their families. It also references work conducted by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding.
SEE: CAIR’s Guide Against Bullying and Bias in Schools: Practical Steps for Youth and Their Families
CAIR’s guide states in part:
“According to a 2021 study by CAIR-CA, more than 50% of all respondents reported feeling unsafe, unwelcome, or uncomfortable at school because of their Muslim identity.”
“In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this October, CAIR is releasing the following guide to support Muslim youth in navigating and responding to instances of bullying that they may experience as well as to advise families as to what they can do to help.”
It addresses such questions as: “I Think I’m Being Bullied. What Can I Do?” and “I Think My Child Is Being Bullied. What Can I Do?”
The guide follows recent work conducted by CAIR to share information on Islamic religious practices with educators in order to continue advancing the goal of supporting Muslim youth in schools.
SEE: CAIR’s Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices
Over the next month, CAIR plans to discuss the anti-bullying guide and inviting experts to speak on the organization’s Instagram and Facebook pages.
SEE: CAIR Calls on Maryland School District to Probe Racist Bullying of Afghan Refugee Students
SEE: Video: CAIR-Sacramento Attorney Layli Shirani Interviewed on Bullying of Muslim Students
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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