CAIR-CA to Release New Report on Bullying of Muslim Students in California

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, October 30, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) will hold simultaneous news conferences in Anaheim, San Diego and Santa Clara to release a new report documenting bias-based bullying of American Muslim students in that state's schools. 

The report, "Mislabeled: The Impact of Bullying and Discrimination on California Muslim Students," is based on a statewide survey of more than 600 Muslim students ages 11 to 18. CAIR-CA asked the students questions about their relationships with peers and teachers and about their comfort levels participating in discussions about Islam and Muslims.

The CAIR-CA report also shares anecdotes collected from students during survey outreach and "know your rights" workshops. It follows a similar 2013 report, asking more questions and increasing response rates in previously underrepresented regions. The report also provides recommendations for policymakers, school officials and families about how best to protect children from bullying in school.

WHAT: CAIR-CA to Release Report on Bullying of Muslim Students
WHEN: Friday, October 30
WHERE: Santa Clara - 10 a.m. at CAIR-SFBA Office, 3000 Scott Blvd., Suite 101, Santa Clara
San Diego – 10 a.m. at CAIR-SD Office, 8316 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 203, San Diego
Anaheim – 10 a.m. at CAIR-LA Office, 2180 W. Crescent Ave., Suite F, Anaheim
CONTACT: CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo, 626.252.0885, [email protected]; CAIR-San Diego Executive Director Hanif Mohebi, 858.774.9991, [email protected]; CAIR-LA Communications Coordinator Ojaala Ahmad, 714.776.1847, 714.851.4851, [email protected]

In a related issue, the New Jersey chapter of CAIR today called on public school officials in that state to address the issue of bullying of Muslim students after an incident in which a graduate of Colonia High School in Woodbridge Township who wears an Islamic head scarf reported that a photo of her was posted on social media with the word "Isis."

SEE: CAIR-NJ Asks School Officials to Address Bullying of Muslim Students After 'ISIS' Incident
http://www.cair.com/press-center/press-releases/13208-cair-nj-asks-school-officials-to-address-bullying-of-muslim-students-after-isis-incident.html

Yesterday, CAIR's Michigan chapter welcomed a U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Pittsfield Township, Mich., over its denial of zoning for an Islamic school.

SEE: CAIR-MI Welcomes DOJ Suit Over Zoning Denial for Islamic School
http://www.cair.com/press-center/press-releases/13207-cair-mi-welcomes-doj-suit-over-zoning-denial-for-islamic-school.html

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialog, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202.744.7726, [email protected]; CAIR Communications Coordinator Nabeelah Naeem, 202.341.4171, [email protected]

SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

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