News Flash Home
The original item was published from 11/18/2020 3:30:00 PM to 12/5/2020 9:05:04 PM.

News Flash

Home Page News and Announcements

Posted on: November 18, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Youth Bureau and Horizons to Host Free Documentary Screening on December 3rd

The Upstanders

The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau has partnered with the Smithtown Horizons Counseling and Education Center and the Town of Smithtown Youth and Community Alliance to host a free virtual screening of the anti-bullying documentary “The Upstanders.” The screening will take place on Thursday, December 3rd at 6PM via Zoom. “The Upstanders” is a 55 minute film, to be followed by a Q & A session featuring a panel of professionals from the film.

“Families can watch the film together and discuss their own thoughts about bullying, perhaps even bringing to light a bullying situation that a young person may be experiencing.” - Stacey Sanders, Smithtown Youth Bureau Director

Students can earn community service credit through the Town’s Youth & Community Alliance for registering and participating in this virtual community education event.  Interested participants must register, watch the film and subsequent Q&A session, then email the Youth Bureau at youthb@smithtownny.gov to request certificates be emailed to them.

“This film is a perfect way to really address many of the Youth and Community Alliance’s primary areas of focus: Substance Abuse; Healthy Relationships; and Bullying.” - Kelly Devito, Smithtown Horizons Youth Services Coordinator

About “The Upstanders”: 

The Upstanders is a new documentary film by IndieFlix Foundation about resilience and the power of connection to end bullying. The film explores cyber-bullying, bullying among friends, families, co-workers and the brain science behind it all. 

This film is appropriate for anyone 13 and older, and is a good conversation starter when viewed as a family.  Even with less social interaction temporarily due to coronavirus limitations, cyberbullying still persists. “The Upstanders” is relevant not only for those who personally experience bullying, but also for adults and students who witness or become aware of bullying (bystanders). “The Upstanders” encourages people to stand up when they see or become aware of something wrong happening, and explains how people can be upstanders in a safe way.

The film also encourages viewers, young and old, to seek balance in their life, particularly with their use of social media.  Although potentially addictive and a vehicle for bullying, social media can be a positive form of communication. “The Upstanders” is about resilience, connection and fostering healthy communication, on and off-line.


Registration is required in advance in order to attend. To register, visit: https://www.smithtownny.gov/215/Youth-Bureau or via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smithtownyouthbureau/.

Upstanders Flyer

Additional Info...
Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Home Page News and Announcements

Santiago Smalls

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: May 31, 2023
Linx

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: May 24, 2023
Praline

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: May 17, 2023
Samson

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: May 10, 2023
Blaze

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: May 3, 2023
Ratatouille

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: April 25, 2023
COVER 2023(png)

2023 Smithtown Recreation Guide

Posted on: April 24, 2023
Cherry Blossom

Celebrating Arbor Day 2023

Posted on: April 20, 2023
Stream Cleaning

Nissequogue River Stream Cleaning

Posted on: April 18, 2023
Yodel

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: April 17, 2023
Mr. Ed

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: April 11, 2023
Chevy

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: April 4, 2023
Hannibal

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 29, 2023
Chrissy and Janet

Smithtown Pets of the Week

Posted on: March 21, 2023
Senior Tax Break

Senior Tax Break

Posted on: March 13, 2023
Susie Q

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 13, 2023
Abby

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 7, 2023
Sweet Tea

Smithtown Pet of the Week

Posted on: March 1, 2023
Residential Repair

Home Repair Services for Senior Citizens

Posted on: February 22, 2023
Summer Jobs 2023

Seasonal Job Opportunities for 2023

Posted on: January 17, 2023
LandingPoolDrone

Smithtown Landing Country Club Catering

Posted on: October 28, 2022
811 Call Before You Dig Photo

National Safe Digging Day

Posted on: August 11, 2022