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 is a sought-after speaker on public safety, bullying, cyberbullying, social media awareness, safe school                               environments,  and broader community issues. Her speaking engagements have included: 

•   National Chapter of Young Men, San Fernando

•   Public Policy Exchange – “Tackling Bullying in California Schools”

•   California Association of Student Councils – Youth Action Summit

•  Special Needs Network – Youth Bullying Summit at the University of Southern California (USC)

•   Fox Studios – “Future Professionals” Program

•   AEG Worldwide – Bring Your Child to Work Day

•   Riverside Medical Foundation – 1st Annual Anti-Bullying Conference

 

          Professional Experience

          FBI Los Angeles Field Office – Institutes of Higher Education (TARGET) Threat Assessment Regional Evaluation Team Seminars

          8th Annual Seminar – 2018

          7th Annual Seminar – 2017

          Cyber Defense Summit – Participant, 2018

          LAPD Level II Advanced Citizen Police Academy

          Department of Homeland Security – Southern California Community Engagement Roundtable

          Jewish Federation of Los Angeles Safety & Security Conference

          National Education Security Initiative (NESI) – Member, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2012–2015)

          National Training Center for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program – Certified in Award-Winning Program

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

          Los Angeles Police Department – West Bureau Detective Academy & LAPD Citizen Academy

          California State Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

          Panelist on Community Policing alongside former LAPD Chief William Bratton and Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn

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           Speak Out Against Bullying, Inc. has received formal recognition from numerous public officials and government bodies,                  including:  

           California State Assembly Members Miguel Santiago and Mike Gipson

           Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda Solis

           The City of Los Angeles, through an official resolution signed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, all City Council Members, City Attorney                 Mike Feuer, and City Controller Ron Galperin

           Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley

           Los Angeles Police Dept Board of Police Commissioners

           Ms. Harmon is a dedicated community organizer and outreach specialist with a strong commitment to community policing,                 civic engagement, and local investment.  She actively advocates for collaborative partnerships between residents and public               safety agencies to foster safer, more inclusive communities.​

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