Stratford Police Const. Darren Fischer encourages everyone to stand up against cyber-bullying on Pink Shirt Day.
Each year it aims to recognize the impact that bullying has on people, especially youth.
Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in Nova Scotia, when a student was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Two other students showed support the next day by also wearing pink shirts.
The initiative became a nation-wide effort.
In an interview with MyStratfordNow, Fischer said students are faced with cyber-bullying constantly on their devices.
“There’s chat groups that get created, people get pulled into it and they know that if they remove themselves from these chat groups, they are going to get targeted.”
He said people should use their voice for positive reasons and be against this type of behaviour.
Fischer encourages seeking supports and resources available at local schools
