NJ SJR38

Designates October of each year as "Bullying Prevention Month" in New Jersey to raise awareness about bullying, its impacts, and prevention strategies

Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs

Cites statistics showing more than one in five American students report being bullied, with 5-15% being chronic victims and 7-12% being chronic bullies

Notes cyberbullying incidents nearly doubled between 2007 and 2016, emphasizing the need for parental monitoring of children's technology use

References "The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act" which obligates schools to provide safe spaces and prohibit bullying