The Upstanders Program
Stories and strategies to safely address bullying and belonging
The Upstanders Program is an evidence-based film program about kindness, respect, resilience and the power of connection to end bullying.
The program explores all sides of bullying, from the brain science to how it plays out from subtle scenarios to full blown bullying. Social media’s power means that bully behavior is now a 24/7 phenomenon, where even changing schools, jobs and phone numbers, or deleting accounts cannot stop the cycle.
Available as part of the Creative Coping Toolkit, The Upstanders weaves together personal stories of kids and their families, as well as educators, brain-scientists and mental health experts, The Upstanders shows the importance of safely modeling empathy and resilience to transform attitudes and action.
Bring the Upstanders program to your community
The Upstanders is a year-long, evidence based film program that includes resources and activities to support safety, positive mental well-being, and life skill development. It’s appropriate for all ages (and COPPA & SOPPA Compliant) and can be used at home and in groups, classrooms, workplaces and more.
The Impact of The Upstanders
95%
Said the film program provided helpful tools & tips on how to be an Upstander
75%
Said The Upstanders changed the way they look at bullying behavior
92%
Intend to practice some of the tools & tips from the film program
94%
Think The Upstanders should be shown at every organization or school
Trusted by Organizations Big and Small
“It was the first few moments of the film that stayed with me. Kids have more power than ever now – the power that is all the more potent with immediacy. Our focus needs to be on teaching kids how to slow down and reflect on their choices. I think we need to make decision-making a more concrete part of our character education pieces; this film really put that into the spotlight for me.”
“Great analysis of the various issues with clear evidence that not only helped to enlighten, but more importantly elicit sympathy from viewers. As a teacher of Holocaust studies, the bystander effect was thorough and deeply analyzed; my students immediately connected to this.”