U.R.O.K. MOVEMENT

ANTI-BULLYING and VIOLENCE

YOUTH-LED INITIATIVE

UROK = YOU ARE O.K.

Back row: R- Tracy Johnson, Dir., CDSS; Maurice Starr, Producer; CESL Mayor Emeka Hicks, CESL City Mngr, Alvin Parks; DJ Keenan Lawson, Studio 618, Stephanie Bush, CDSS CEO, Mr. Young, Producer; Diedra Powell, CESL Admin;

Front row: R- Clint Collins, Studio 618 CEO; NK5 Recording Artists, Terrance Taylor, CDSS VP

The OFFICIAL U.S. Ambassadors and Attaches of Anti- Bullying Awareness since April 28, 2015 and December 4, 2015

City of East St. Louis Official Proclaimed Day:

DECEMBER 4th Annually

What Is Bullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.

Learn more here: stopbullying.gov

YOUTH EMPOWERED

YOUTH-LED

Our youth do some amazing things

MOVE on Community Issues

PERFORM at Community Events

U.R.O.K. MOVEMENT: The Freedom to Express Yourself

LEARN How to LEAD

LEAD by EXAMPLE

A Place Where I'M OK and U. R. O. K to Be The New Superhero for Our School and Our Community

Anti-Bullying Awareness at 1st- Youth Town Hall host by City of East St. Louis

CDSS presents anti-bullying message to youth in programs across the community.

What UROK MOVEMENT IS ALL ABOUT...

Well it is about being "cool" and hanging out with kids and teens who are just as cool as you are right?

Yes and No... Hangin' out with the UROK MOVEMENT helps you realize that you were already a pretty cool person! Here you learn to deal with your surrounding a bit better and notice that your peers are kinda cool too!

We are o.k together! Before you know it, you will be dancing, singing, and leading one thing or another...

UROK MOVEMENT: A youth- led initiative highlight youth in their efforts to effect positive change. Standing against bullying in and out of school that may escalate to gang, mob, or gun violence.

We ask that you join us in our efforts.

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