Jacksonville community steps up to combat bullying [Video]

JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas — Several influential figures in the Jacksonville community came together for an event at the Jacksonville Police Department on Saturday.

The event was partially a back-to-school event with kids in attendance receiving school supplies, it was a chance to educate people about bullying in the community.

Those who attended were allowed to confront a sensitive issue with police officers, military, school officials, and even Mayor Jeff Elmore all in attendance.

“Some parents are actually raising bullies, and they don’t really know it,” said event organizer Derotha McIntosh. “So it’s to enlighten, improve, and inform the community, and to better the situation here in Jacksonville.”

McIntosh has a special interest in the cause; she runs the “Say” McIntosh Stop the Violence organization in honor of the political activist and her late husband.

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