Fat, stupid, low-class and ugly. At some point in life, we have all experienced the emotional pain caused from social labeling. These labels create an imbalance of power and control within our schools, workplaces and communities- most often leading to bullying and the bystander effect.
Defeat the Label is a 501(c)3 organization that is empowering students in classrooms around the globe. We believe that in order to end bullying we have to put the power back where it belongs, in the hands of the students.
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Defeat the Label is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating safer, more inclusive school communities by empowering students to lead change from within. We believe bullying cannot be eliminated through rules alone. Real impact happens when students are equipped with the confidence, language, and tools to stand up for themselves and each other—transforming school culture at the peer level.
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