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We're proud to celebrate a decade of impact with our 10th Annual signature event, Bullying Is No Illusion, featuring an extraordinary performance by world-renowned mentalist and entertainer Oz Pearlman. Join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre.

School Programs

Transform your school’s social climate with our comprehensive, SEL-aligned programs that turn passive bystanders into confident Upstanders through real-world dialogue and action.

Upstander Program

A year long in school program that brings the issue of bullying to the forefront of students' social consciousness and empowers them to create a safe and bully free school.

Stand4Change Day

Take part in Defeat the Label’s yearly call to action at your own school while joining millions of students around the globe, to physically take a stand against bullying in the classroom.

Train the Trainer

Designed for young adults that work closely with children, Defeat the Label will train your group to recognize bullying and how to respond appropriately.

Awareness Campaigns

Join millions of voices worldwide through our global initiatives like Stand4Change, designed to spark conversation, challenge social labels, and take a visible stand against bullying.

Bullying is No Joke!

Defeat the Label’s signature, yearly event, "Bullying is No Joke; An Evening of Comedy in Support of Anti-Bullying" brings some of the brightest, and funniest voices in comedy to support Defeat the Label’s school based programming.

Community Conversation on Bullying

This annual one day conference features experts in the field of education, anti-bullying, restorative justice, mental health, and specialized student needs. At Defeat the Label, we know that bullying is not just in the schools, and not limited to our students.

Inspiring Future Upstanders

We give students the voice and the courage to step in and support their peers, transforming school climate from the inside out.

Amplifying Student Voices

By mobilizing students to speak out against mistreatment, we transform school culture into an environment where bullying has no place to grow.

Proven Educational Impact

Our programs are built on social-emotional learning standards that reduce incidents of bullying and improve student well-being and academic focus.

Classroom Curriculum

Global Stand4Change

Student Leadership

Community Conversations

Anti-Bullying Essay Contest

Join the conversation and compete for a $2,500 educational award by sharing your vision for a bullying-free future.

Trending Articles

Stay informed with the latest research, success stories, and expert insights on navigating the complexities of modern bullying and mental health.

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Understanding Relational Aggression and Social Exclusion

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When Online Gaming Becomes a Portal for Bullying

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Resources & Information

Find the support you need through our informative articles, guides, and resources, including critical details on Matt’s Law.

Press Release: Bullying Is No Illusion – 10th Annual Event in Support of Anti-Bullying

Anti-bullying nonprofit Defeat The Label is proud to present its 10th Annual signature event, Bullying Is No Illusion, featuring world-renowned mentalist and entertainer Oz Pearlman. Oz Pearlman, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM (Doors at 7 PM) at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI. Tickets available...

Strengthening Matt’s Law for a New Generation of Michigan Students

In the early 2000s, the story of Matt Epling—a bright 14-year-old from East Lansing whose life was tragically cut short by the weight of...

Every school in Michigan is required to adopt an anti-bullying policy

Under Matt’s Safe School Law, every school is required to adopt an anti-bullying policy Bullying affects students every day. Bullies use physical, verbal, and emotional attacks that are communicated in person or

Bills would strengthen Michigan’s anti-bullying laws

LANSING, Mich. — Kevin Epling loves his son Matt and so do many others who knew him. “A lot of kids all knew Matt and...

Is your school following Michigan’s anti-bullying law?

Had Matt Epling, 14, survived being bullied in eighth grade he would be 31 today. He ended his own life in 2002, the summer before he was to begin his freshman year at East Lansing High School.

FOUNDED IN

2011

What began in March 2011 as a local mission has grown into a worldwide movement, mobilizing millions of students to stand up and speak out against bullying.

STAND4CHANGE

6.9MM

On October 8, 2025, millions of students globally joined the Stand4Change movement to redefine inclusion and defeat the label.

STUDENT PLEDGES

500K+

Over half a million individuals have made the personal commitment to stand up, speak up, and stop bullying in their communities.

STAND UP • SPEAK UP • DEFEAT THE LABEL • UMATTER • BE AN UPSTANDER • STOP BULLYING • CHANGE THE CULTURE • DEFEAT THE LABEL • STAND UP • SPEAK UP • DEFEAT THE LABEL • UMATTER • BE AN UPSTANDER • STOP BULLYING • CHANGE THE CULTURE • DEFEAT THE LABEL

DEFEAT BULLYING • MORE THAN A LABEL • KINDNESS IS STRENGTH • YOU BELONG HERE • STAND4CHANGE • EMPOWERING STUDENTS • DEFEAT THE LABEL • HELP OTHERS • DEFEAT BULLYING • MORE THAN A LABEL • KINDNESS IS STRENGTH • YOU BELONG HERE •