A year in the life of America’s bullying crisis “This year, over 18 million American kids will be bullied, making it the most common form of violence young people in the U.S. experience.” That was the starting point for Lee Hirsch, an Emmy and Sundance Award winning documentary filmmaker, and producer/writer Cynthia Lowen. Their goal was to make a character driven film that followed the lives and stories of students across the country, starting on the first day of school through to the last day. With its unprecedented access to Sioux City schools, provided by the district’s long term partnership with the Waitt Foundation and the Waitt Institute, Bully, formerly called “The Bully Project” follows the stories of students, teachers, administrators and parents as they battle bullying.

My artwork starts with shapes, generally, and mix colors I find pleasing. I usually then start turning the paper this way and that to see if anything emerges. My intention is simple. I love to create beauty and love to share it with others.

The Waitt Institute has made a commitment to give back to the community by “helping good people do great things” through research and education. The Waitt Institute for Violence Prevention focuses on preventing gender violence, workplace bullying, and school bullying.