April 23, 2021, is National Day of Silence, this is a…

April 23, 2021, is National Day of Silence, this is a student-led movement to protest bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and those who support them. The Day of Silence brings awareness and illustrates to schools, colleges, and the public how intimidation, name-calling, and general bullying have a silencing effect.

Bullying and harassment come in several forms. Whether it comes in a physical or verbal form, both are harmful and leave lasting damage. Bullies also harass by damaging property, manipulation, or intimidation. No matter the form, the effects on the individual and surrounding community can be destructive.

At the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, we’re not all the same. This is one of our greatest strengths. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. We support prevention, education, and the end of bullying and harassment.