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Teaching youth leaders how to establish a bystander culture that stops bullying. The program guides youth to help themselves.

Stand for Courage provides recognition, community support, and cultural currency to youth who stand up for themselves and others. Researchers estimate that ninety percent of bullying is a result of wanting to get attention. By shifting the attention away from negative behavior and towards positive behavior, we can change student's behavior, creating a domino effect among their peers. Students nominate others to be recognized by culture makers and at events. Our Youth Advisory Board assists in promoting and implementing the foundation's activities and awards, mentors younger students, and actively "does the right thing" at school, offering extracurricular events, school assemblies and our platform online. We also offer education for youth and their adult educators and caregivers. Backed by science, the support of celebrities, and the voices of students themselves, we're putting an end to bullying, inspiring this generation to embrace a nationally recognized cultural movement based on inclusivity and compassion.

10/09/2026

The work we do is for young people. Their voices should help shape it.

Meet Maxwell and Shay, our Stand for Courage Youth Advisors ❤️

Maxwell first got involved with Stand for Courage when he was just six years old and has grown up alongside our mission. He plays guitar and bass, loves cooking vegan meals, and believes in the power of sharing food to build community. He brings creativity, compassion, and a belief that every student deserves understanding, respect, and love.

Shay became a Youth Advisor because of his desire to support students who struggle socially. At school, he helps organize mental health and wellness initiatives, including Mental Health Week. Outside of school, he’s a jazz saxophonist, runner, and lifeguard who also loves drawing, cooking, and spending time with friends.

We’re grateful to have Maxwell and Shay on our team, bringing their experiences, ideas, and perspectives to the work we do.

09/26/2026

If you could send a message to your past self, what would you say?

We asked students that question. More than one had the same answer: I love you ❤️

Sometimes courage means standing up for others. Sometimes it means asking for help. And sometimes it means learning to give ourselves the same kindness we’d give someone else.

09/21/2026

Today! 📣 Educators and school leaders, join us at 1:30pm PT for a free webinar on how to bring Stand for Courage to your school.

Learn how our student-led bullying prevention program can help strengthen school culture.

There’s still time to register. Link in bio & stories ❤️

09/16/2026

Tommy Ragen’s “Riley” is a song about what it can feel like when someone takes away your sense of safety.

Creating change starts with listening to what people are going through, taking them seriously, and making sure they’re heard.

We’re grateful to have artists like Tommy standing with us ❤️

🎥 Hurley Media Group

09/10/2026

We’re grateful to have SHINEDOWN’s thebrentsmith and Zach Myers standing with us. They’ve spoken openly about the impact of bullying and helped us reach more people with our message that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and like they belong.

We love seeing Brent representing ❤️

📸 Wanda Peters

09/09/2026

What if students weren’t just part of bullying prevention, but helped lead it?

Join us for a free webinar to learn how Stand for Courage helps schools strengthen student voice, build a more connected school culture, and give young people an active role in creating change.

We’ll share how the program works, how it can fit within an existing PBIS/MTSS framework, and the resources available to help schools get started.

🗓️ Mon. Sep 21 • 1:30–2:30pm PT 
If you’re a secondary educator looking for a new approach to bullying prevention, we’d love to have you there.

🛡️Register at the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

School’s back in session. What kind of culture are we creating for the students walking through those doors?

Stand for Courage helps schools recognize and encourage students who stand up for others, include their peers, and help create a sense of belonging.

Our free Implementation Kit makes it simple to get started.

🛡️ Download the kit at the link in bio

08/26/2026

Before Shinedown, Zach Myers was bullied for being different. But he didn’t change who he was to make other people more comfortable.

It’s a powerful reminder that the things that make a person stand out can be part of what makes them extraordinary.

Thank you, Zach and Brent Smith, for standing with us and sharing why courage matters ❤️

🎥 Erin Buell

08/21/2026

“Do you want to be my friend?” Sometimes, the words we remember most are the ones that make us feel like we belong.

As a new school year begins, students will walk through the doors carrying all kinds of feelings. Some will be excited. Some will be nervous. Some will be quietly hoping this year feels different.

To the educators, counselors, coaches, mentors, and school leaders preparing to welcome them: you have an incredible opportunity to help shape a culture where students notice one another, kindness and courage are recognized, and young people understand that the way they treat each other matters.

Stand for Courage gives you the tools to put that into action.

🛡️ Download our free Implementation Kit:
https://standforcourage.org/implementation-activation -toolkit

08/14/2026

They deserve to know the difference they made.

Maybe today is a good day to tell them ❤️

Send this to someone who made you feel seen.

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http://www.standforcourage.org/

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