Ian Kinsler

Second Baseman

#3

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#40

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A Hotline for You!

For the first time, Michigan has a statewide hotline you can call

to report bullying — and you don’t have to give your name. You can contact the OK2SAY hotline by

phone (1-855-5OK-2SAY), by text (652-729) or by email ok2say@mi.gov.

“Respect among children is the

most important thing. If all children can respect each other, bullying will cease. It’s also very important to have self-respect. If

you respect yourself, you’ll be able to rely on yourself and think

positively if people say negative things

about you.”

Make Everyone Safe from Bullying

Go to Bat for Respect

Nick Castellanos

Third Baseman

#9

Rajai Davis

Outfielder

#20

“I can remember a time when

I was being bullied growing up, and the problem is if you

don’t stop it right away, then it will continue. The first step is

recognizing it right away. If you don’t like something, take

a stand right there and don’t allow it to happen.”

“I think it’s important for kids to

learn to respect everyone. I believe most bullying occurs

when kids pick out differences. When kids learn to appreciate

each other for who they are, it just creates a

better school environment.”

“Every kid can be a leader when it

comes to stopping bullies. Every kid can give support to

someone who is being bullied, let bullies know it’s not cool to bully and let adults know

when bullying is happening. It all starts

with respect.”