Family Channel invites audiences to Stand Up for Bullying Awareness Week, the network’s twelfth Stand Up anti-bullying initiative, produced in partnership with Eleven Past One and stars from The Next Step to raise awareness and promote prevention. The campaign’s anthem, I’m Ready Stand Up Edit by Eleven Past One, speaks directly to bystanders and friends of bullying victims, encouraging them to offer steady support and to help build a safe, inclusive community where people can overcome obstacles together. It also highlights practical ways peers can intervene safely, stand with victims, and foster an environment where kindness and accountability shape everyday behavior.
This year the collaboration features Eleven Past One once again, a group familiar to Family Channel audiences for performances at major channel events and for their commitment to youth-first messages. Their track carries a hopeful energy and a clear call to action, urging listeners to listen, stand up for friends who are being hurt, and to join in taking responsibility for the well-being of the whole school community.
Family Channel will be traveling coast-to-coast, bringing four Stand Up! rallies to schools across the country. Each rally invites students to participate in an interactive discussion led by PREVNet, the national network that champions healthy relationships and bullying prevention. The gatherings are designed to educate youth about recognizing bullying, knowing when and how to intervene, and creating inclusive spaces where every student feels secure. Stand Up! hosts Alexandra Beaton and Jennie Pappas from The Next Step will guide the program, sharing personal stories and practical strategies for turning awareness into action.
Viewers can also expect new bullying-themed episodes throughout November from a variety of Family Channel programs. In addition, musicians and stars will share personal advice and real experiences with bullying during special messages. During Bullying Awareness Week, which runs November 17 through November 23 this year, Family Channel will debut exclusive footage from the Stand Up! Rally Tour, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the connected effort to empower kids to stand up for one another.
Fans are encouraged to head to Family Channel to hear this year’s Stand Up! anthem and to enter for a chance to win a Stand Up! Rally at their own school. The promotion invites schools and communities across Canada and the United States to participate, reinforcing the message that every act of support matters and that united, informed kids can make a real difference.