PROGRAMS

Put an End Online & Offline Bullying

The Tyler Clementi Foundation’s mission is to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces, and faith communities. We believe that progress can be made through education, advocacy, research, and collaboration among diverse communities.

Our unique approach of programs promoting pro-active and positive action mixes prevention, remediation and larger systemic change, encouraging individuals and communities to take a stand against bullying from #Day1.

#Day1

We must prevent bullying before it begins. Imagine if on the first day of school, work or on a new sports team, a person in authority stood up and verbally told everyone that any form of bullying, harassment, or humiliation would not be tolerated?

The #Day1 initiative is an effective, immediate, and free way to reduce bullying, harassment, and humiliation. It requires these elements:

  • a person in authority,
  • a clear statement of behavior expectations,
  • adoption early in the tenure of new students/employees/athletes, and
  • a verbal confirmation of understanding from the group.

#Day1 focuses schools, universities, workplaces, athletic programs, and other group environments on a targeted intervention during orientation. #Day1 clearly states that teasing or cruelty are unacceptable. Learn more about this free and simple program.
Download your free #Day1 toolkit

Youth Ambassadors

The Youth Ambassadors (YA) program emerged to highlight young leaders across America who are working to end all forms of bullying by developing change-making campaigns, organizing fundraisers, and leading activities, on and offline, to help prevent bullying.

Tyler’s Suite

Tyler’s Suite is a nine-piece choral movement that shares the story of Tyler Clementi and ultimately shines a light of hope for a kinder, more understanding world. The project was brought together under the musical leadership of Stephen Schwartz (composer and lyricist of Wicked and Pippin), who also composed one of the pieces, and Dr. Timothy Seelig, Conductor and Artistic Director of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus.

Public Policy

Changing laws can change outcomes for individuals and communities affected by hostile bullying environments. To end bullying in elementary schools though high schools as well as colleges and universities, the Tyler Clementi Foundation supports the federal Safe Schools Improvement Act and The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act. 

Upstander Speaker Series

Using the power of story and personal tragedy, the Clementi family speaks around the country to move people to action. The series helps the foundation engage with the public and the media to educate people about the harmful effects of bullying and the opportunities to proactively respond in their communities.

True Faith Doesn’t Bully

For many people, religion can be a source of comfort, hope, and community. But for others, religion has been a source of bullying and pain.

The Tyler Clementi Foundation is standing up to end religion-based bullying through our True Faith Doesn’t Bully campaign.

Tyler Clementi Center

The Tyler Clementi Center is a research institute at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. A collaborative effort between Rutgers University and the Tyler Clementi Foundation. The Center draws from academic disciplines across the university and throughout the nation to create new scholarship and interventions to address issues that confront young people

Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers

The Tyler Clementi Center is a research institute at Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey. A collaborative effort between Rutgers University and the Tyler Clementi Foundation, the Center draws from academic disciplines across the university and throughout the nation to create new scholarship and interventions to address issues that confront young people – specifically vulnerable youth making the transition from home to college.  Through research efforts, symposia and lecture series, curricular development and digital engagement, this Center provides support to students and  professionals across the United States. It addresses issues such as:

  • The impact of social environment on students during their transition to college
  • The challenges of adjustment and assimilation into college life
  • The need for suicide prevention and promotion of overall health
  • The use and misuse of new technologies and social media
  • The impact of peer aggression
  • The understanding of and promotion of safe and inclusive social environments

 

Learn more about the The Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers University

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