The Center for Bullying Prevention 's Julie Hertzog feared for Down syndrome victims . She was n't surprised because Hertzog was proactive , teaching kids , working with teachers . Students were required to be peer advocates , she says , to intervene in bullying situations . Instead , they can expect their children will be included and respected by their peers for everything they are . Hertzog 's organization created National Bullying Prevention Month to educate the public .
The Center for Bullying Prevention 's Julie Hertzog feared for Down syndrome victims . She was n't surprised because Hertzog was proactive , teaching kids , working with teachers . Students were required to be peer advocates , she says , to intervene in bullying situations . Hertzog 's organization created National Bullying Prevention Month to educate the public .