Bullying Sucks!

My contribution to HuffPo’s bullying videos, bringing awareness to a serious topic.

Bully to advocate in 5 hard steps

Growing up justin bullied one of the only queer people he knew, going from being friends to enemies when he found out that his friend had lesbian mothers. justin was shaken when in 1998 his friend committed suicide. Still in the closet, justin knew that his bullying may have contributed to her death.

Now justin tells his story to help prevent teenage bullying. Talking about words that heal and words that hurt, justin references pop-media allies as examples of what an ally can look like.

This workshop is intended for Jr. High and High School students and educators (there are 2 versions of this one for educators on prevention and one for students).

justin’s video discussing bullying for Huffington Post: Gay Voices:

Testimonials

“Not only is justin a charming, warm, caring, talented, brilliant and engaged human being, he’s also a compelling speaker. I’ve heard Justin present, and I was deeply impressed by his ability to discuss complex issues in a way that is accessible, smart, amusing and moving. Justin has a lot to say, and I hope he never shuts up!”
–Robyn Ochs

“That was the most FUN, informative & insightful workshop that I’ve had here on campus in the 8 ½ years I’ve been here and all I’ve been “forced” to participate in. I really wanted to thank you for not only being able to help this office, but I’m incredibly grateful you’re here for our student body too.”
-Nicole Wilson
Office of the Registrar, Williams College

“THANK YOU so much for coming to the 2012 UMass Dartmouth LGBT Youth Symposium !! You really rocked it so hard. we gave the students evaluations, and 80% said that their favorite part of the day was your presentation…because you were very informative yet very funny 🙂 Great stuff !”
-Amanda Fraser
Programming Coordinator UMass Dartmouth Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality

“justin speaks from the heart and has a way of challenging the listener to question their own assumptions about the world, each other, and themselves. His honesty and insight will inspire a whole new generation of people to live their truth.”
-Dru Levasseur

“Thanks, justin. We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation last Friday and learned a lot. It has already made me much more alert to innuendos and slang that I need to address promptly.”
-Jeanne Filiault
Principal Hancock Elementary School

“Now is a critical time to be an LGBTQ and ally leader, as public opinion is shaped. The time we spend as leaders impacts who we are, whom we love, how we choose to live, and how we can live in our communities. These are opportunities to create change to transform our own lives and the lives of those around us. I had the good fortune of becoming friends with justin adkins some years ago, and I learned quickly that he is a powerful leader in inspiring this kind of cultural change. On countless occasions, I have witnessed justin fearlessly fight for the LGBTQ community and set forth to educate those around them, including his antagonists. justin does a masterful job when speaking about this cause that he is so passionate about and it is with great enthusiasm I throw my support behind any venture justin undertake.”
-Shani London-Kane

Bullying Sucks!

Bully to advocate in 5 hard steps

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