News from NOYS
National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) is pleased to provide the latest news and information regarding teen driver safety, teenage drug abuse, and other youth safety initiatives. Be sure to check back to stay updated on the latest information, as this page is updated regularly.
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The U.S. Department Of Education's first-ever bullying summit has proven to be a success. The launch of a new Website, www.bullyinginfo.org, allows for an easy, more centralized and accessible location of federal resources, and a reinvigorated Office for Civil Rights means complaints of bullying and harassment will be vigorously investigated. In addition, the collaboration between federal agencies will continue.
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National Youth Traffic Safety Month is an annual campaign held each May to focus on youth traffic safety during prom, graduation, and the summer driving season. The goal of National Youth Traffic Safety Month is to engage and empower youth to develop and implement community projects to educate their peers, support increased enforcement, and advocate for stronger laws to protect teen drivers. Thousands of youth led projects in May 2010 to raise awareness of the risks of distracted driving.
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