National Bullying Prevention Month David feared for Down syndrome son . Julie Hertzog was n't bullied because Hertzog was proactive , teaching kids , working with teachers . I have been David 's advocate , but I ca n't take all , or even most , of the credit for David 's acclimating so well to school . Students were trained to be peer advocates , she says , to intervene in bullying situations . Julie Hertzog 's organization started National Center for Bullying Prevention 's to educate the public .
National Bullying Prevention Month David feared for Down syndrome son . Julie Hertzog was n't bullied because Hertzog was proactive , teaching kids , working with teachers . Students were trained to be peer advocates , she says , to intervene in bullying situations . Julie Hertzog 's organization started National Center for Bullying Prevention 's to educate the public .