There are important lessons on both bullying and speaking up that are happening right in front of our eyes. Recently, leading anti-bullying expert Emily Brazelton shared the results of the bullying investigation for the Miami Dolphins, after the pro football team’s bullying scandal. [1] It serves as a case study to help everyone understand tackle Jonathan Martin’s courage to speak up and open his personal struggles to the world, which will help all of us learn the terrible impact of bullying, hate, racist and homophobic teasing.

After reading the article, watch this new film “Auto Body Shop Owner Repairs Hearts After Hate Attack.” It features Quality Auto Paint & Body owner Richard Henegar, who hears that a local college student is the victim of an anti-gay hate attack and decides to help. Not only does Richard repair Jordan Addison's vandalized car, he brings his entire community together. Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres featured the two men on her 10th season premiere. Richard is also honored by his alma mater, Lord Botetourt High School who highlighted how one person can make a difference.

After viewing the film,  share the film with your network. Each of us can be a change agent and we need to keep the conversation going.

Learn more about Richard and Jordan. Jordan talks about his experience in “Targeted College Student Works for Campus Safety [2]” and Richard details his inspiring work in “Roanoke to Hollywood: Saving the World, One C.A.R at a Time.” [3]

Start an anti-bullying campaign on your campus with the K-12 Quick Start Guide [4] or the college-level Not On Our Campus guide. [5]