Mission:    Speak Out Against Bullying Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to driving social and civic changes by inspiring action against bullying and cyber bullying through public advocacy, prevention, and awareness efforts.  We have educated and provided resources to tens of thousands. In collaboration with community partners—including schools, students, parents, educators, law enforcement, businesses, elected officials, and neighborhood councils—our widely praised public safety program teaches individuals how to recognize, prevent, and safely speak out against bullying and cyberbullying. We advocate for safe, respectful, tolerant, and inclusive school campuses.

 

Speak Out Against Bullying Inc. was founded in 2013 by Monica Harmon a Public Safety Advocate for over 30 years.  

Ms. Harmon has been a guest speaker on Public Safety issues, bullying, cyberbullying, social media, Safe School Campus and community issues.  Speaker engagements include: Public Policy Exchange "Tackling Bullying in California Schools,"  California Association of Student Council's Youth Action Summit, Special Needs Network Youth Bullying Summit at USC, Fox Studios "Future Professionals", AEG Worldwide "Bring Your Child to Work Day," Riverside Medical Foundation's 1st Annual Anti Bullying Conference.

 

Professional Experience

2018 FBI Los Angeles Field Office 8th Annual Institutes of Higher Education (TARGET) Threat Assessment Regional

Evaluation Team Summer Seminar

2018 Cyber Defense Summit 

2017 LAPD Level II Advanced Citizen Police Academy

2017 FBI Los Angeles Field Office 7th Annual Institutes of Higher Education (TARGET) Threat Assessment Regional

Evaluation Team Summer Seminar

Department of Homeland Security's Southern California Community Engagement Roundtable Member 

Jewish Federation Los Angeles Safety & Security Conference

Department of Homeland Security’s (NESI) National Education Security Initiative Member 2012-2015

Completion National Training Center for the Award-Winning Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

Graduated from U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Citizen Academy

Graduated Los Angeles Police Department's West Bureau Detective Academy

Panelist with former LAPD Chief William Bratton and Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn topic Community Policing

Graduated Los Angeles Police Department's Citizen Academy

California State Certified Domestic Violence Counselor 

 

Speak Out Against Bullying Inc. has been honored by California Assembly member Miguel Santiago, California Assembly member Mike Gipson, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Hilda Solis, honored with City of Los Angeles Resolution signed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, all Los Angeles City Council members, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin and more.  Ms. Harmon is a community organizer, community outreach specialist, community policing advocate, and believes in community engagement and investment.   

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