Some childhood and adolescent cancer patients and survivors may be at risk for bullying because they appear or act differently due to the effect of their disease or treatment. Children and adolescents who have or have had cancer are much more likely (more than 60%) to face bullying than their healthy classmates.
Bullying, according to the American Psychological Association (APA), is aggressive behavior where someone intentionally and repeatedly injures another person or causes them discomfort. It can be physical contact, but also manifests as taunting words or social exclusion. The person being bullied doesn’t cause the bullying and may be unable to defending him or herself.
The APA goes on to say that cyberbullying, bullying that happens through online interactions, is also a problem. Cyberbullying might include sending hurtful or threatening messages, spreading rumors, or posting embarrassing photos of others.
This map outlines the status of specialty plates across the country, indicating states that have a plate available and states that have a person/nonprofit completing the process and how to contact them. If your state doesn’t have a plate and a process hasn’t already begun, interested parties can contact the state’s department that manages vehicle license plates to learn more about how to create one.
Thank you to everyone who advocates for our children in such a simple, yet meaningful way. Safe travels!
Please provide updates to awareness@cac2.org.
