World Anti-Bullying Forum

World Anti-Bullying Forum 2023

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosted the 2023 World Anti-Bullying Forum on October 25-27, 2023. The event was led by Dorothy Espelage, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at the UNC School of Education and a leading expert on bullying and youth well-being.

The World Anti-Bullying Forum is a meeting place for researchers, policymakers and practitioners in the work against bullying. To end violence against and between children.

The aims of the World Anti-Bullying Forum are:

To address and prevent bullying and other forms of violence among children in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Agenda 2030.
To facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on preventing bullying among children.
To gather, coordinate, and make research-based knowledge on preventing bullying among children easily accessible globally and digitally.

It was truly an honor to attend the World Anti-Bullying Forum and represent CMS. This experience underscored CMS's unwavering commitment, significant contributions, and impactful work in the field of bullying prevention and education. The acknowledgment received reflects CMS's dedication to fostering safe and inclusive educational environments. It also highlights our potential to inspire positive change on a larger scale. This achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of everyone in our CMS community. Thank you for being part of our commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive future.

John Concelman

Manager – Bullying Prevention and LGTBQ+ Supports

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools