David’s Legacy Foundation was created to help keep kids safe from bullies with resources for families, educators, law enforcement and members of the community.
In 2016, David Molak ended his life by suicide after relentless cyberbullying on social media and through text messages. David was only 16 years old. Through their grief, David’s family formed a foundation to drive change.
“To honor David’s legacy, we vow to help prevent this from happening to another family. No child should have to face this kind of harassment, and no family should have to endure the pain of losing a precious child in response. David’s Legacy Foundation is an organization dedicated to the education of young people, teens and adults about eliminating cyber and any bullying. It is our dream and the dream of thousands of other families to wipe out bullying in all forms and to protect our young children and teens from this senseless and cruel behavior.”
David’s Legacy Foundation focuses on three target areas: education, legal action and legislation. They work with schools to provide age-appropriate teaching modules to inform students about bullying and how to get help. Presentations are also offered for students, educators, parents and community members that cover topics like how to how to recognize the signs of cyberbullying, the legal consequences of bullying, how to stand up for others and more. Learn more about how to advocate for your child with the school system here.
The Don’t Bully Me (DBM) Project provides guidance for parents and guardians whose child is being bullied. The program offers pro-bono legal aid and referrals in cases where legal intervention is needed to make bullying stop.
Signed into law in 2017, David’s Law gives schools and families resources to help take action when their child is being cyberbullied.
Learn more about bullying and cyberbullying by listening to podcasts from David’s Legacy Foundation. Another tool for concerned family members and educators is this flowchart to determine if bullying or cyberbullying in Texas Schools.
David’s Legacy Foundation is based in San Antonio and they offer services and support throughout Texas.
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