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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property last year. Bullying can be traumatic to both victims and bystanders. Friends and families, aware of the problem, often feel powerless to help. But using human rights educational initiatives supported by the Church of Scientology, they can transform a culture of bullying and intimidation into one of mutual support and respect.

COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc. are extending their drug education and prevention outreach to the city’s truck drivers – the men and women who support the economy of the city with their work. Bridge is doing so with the Truth About Drugs, the drug education initiative supported by the Church of Scientology.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of its purpose to bring the community together in the name of a better life for all, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles marked International Day of Peace with an open house and forum. In coordination with the L.A. chapter of Youth for Human Rights International, they invited members of many faith traditions for an evening of interfaith dialogue.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It hits the head with the force of a 40-pound cinder block dropped seven and a half feet. It’s been described by patients as a grenade going off in your body. It’s called electroconvulsive therapy. And the truth of this violent practice is revealed in the original documentary Therapy or Torture: The Truth About Electroshock, featured on World Mental Health Day, October 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Psychiatry is a system that all too often works on the weakest, most vulnerable people,” says Lee Spiller, Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas. “It is a bullying system, and I just don’t like bullies.” Spiller is featured October 10 on the Scientology Network’s World Mental Health Day marathon television event in an episode of Voices for Humanity.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Scientology Network will present a marathon television event featuring the work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and its partners to expose psychiatric abuse.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 1970, a student from the University of Hamburg traveled to Canada, where she learned of the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard. Returning to the city, she shared it with friends, and they set up a study group in one of their homes to learn about Dianetics and other Scientology books. This led to the establishment of the Church of Scientology in Hamburg.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology hosted officials, religious and community leaders, and other stakeholders for a Heritage Day celebration at Castle Kyalami, Church of Scientology headquarters for Africa. The beloved Rev. Desmond Tutu was the first to call South Africa the Rainbow Nation.

COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In its annual review of corporate environmental standards, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts recognized Bridge Publications, publisher of the nonfiction works of Scientology Founder and bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard, as a “good corporate citizen” for the sixth year running.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each month, the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles organizes a neighborhood cleanup. By survey, this is a high priority for local residents and businesses. And with the increase in crime and homelessness in the city, it is even more important today than when the initiative began. A partnership between the Church of Scientology, The Way to Happiness Foundation and the LAPD known as “Hollywood Village,” the program has the purpose: to keep Hollywood beautiful, safe and clean.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A petite Malaysian-American entrepreneur, Kim Bey was vexed by the soaring crime rate in Washington, D.C. She decided to do something about it. And she did. See how she created change in the nation’s capital in this week’s featured episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Scientology Network commemorates International Day of Peace on September 21 with a marathon television event showcasing the power of human rights education to create a more peaceful world.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Sept. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Volunteer Ministers Canadian Continental Cavalcade and the Church of Scientology of Cambridge, Ontario, hosted an interfaith forum with members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. Those attending were introduced to the Volunteer Ministers program and the 19 Scientology Tools for Life.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and KATHMANDU, Nepal, Sept. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Born and raised during Nepal’s 10-year civil war, Rahul KC grew up surrounded by violence. By the time the war ended in 2006, 19,000 had died and 3,000 men, women and children disappeared, never to be found, according to Rahul’s Voices for Humanity episode on the Scientology Network.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Kansas City is the heart of the United States. It’s the focal point, the epicenter,” says Deshaun, an executive at the Church of Scientology. “With the flow of energy that comes through this city, it is one of those spots where you can go, ‘You know what? This is the heart of America. I can put myself there and make a difference.'”

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents the work of Scientology Volunteer Minister Daniel Okello whose grassroots program is creating a brighter future where before there was only despair.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” said South African President Nelson Mandela. And for the 1,300 new graduates of the Scientology Tools for Life Courses attending a recent graduation at Castle Kyalami in Midrand, South Africa, Madiba’s message has taken on new meaning.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE – the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues – presents the broadcast debut of “Man in Red Bandana” on Monday, September 11, 2023.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the U.S. alone, every five minutes someone dies of overdose. International Overdose Awareness Day is observed both to remember the victims of drug overdoses and to inform the world of the urgent need to adopt effective drug education campaigns.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than 109,000 Americans died of drug overdose in the 12-month period ending Jan. 2023. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports fentanyl-related fatalities among children and teens increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021. But there are simple actions anyone can take to help save lives, according to Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the drug education and prevention campaign the Church of Scientology supports.

CLEARWATER, Fla. and LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After winning the PRNEWS Platinum Award for Government Relations in 2022, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Florida is once again a finalist for 2023. Learn about CCHR Florida President Diane Stein and the battle she leads to prevent coercive psychiatry from harming Florida families. Watch her episode on Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each year, the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles holds an awards ceremony and banquet for World Humanitarian Day to honor local Volunteer Ministers and the volunteers of other Los Angeles nonprofits deserving of recognition. The Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard to provide help whenever and wherever needed.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In today’s hectic world of smartphones and social media, people can become more focused on their screens than on the world around them. But, there are those whose work and commitment prove that human connection and kindness are not a thing of the past. And among them are the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a religious social service sponsored by the Church of Scientology International.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “I never realized until I had my first son just how much you can love another person and just how far you’re willing to go for them,” says Scientologist Cristal Logothetis. In an episode of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network, Logothetis describes how she came across the image of a three-year-old boy who drowned off the coast of Greece at the height of the Syrian refugee crisis.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Shadrack Mpho Lekoana, a minister of the Uniting Reform Church in South Africa, was in search of a way to bring help to those in need. His congregants found strength when they came to him for help but went home with the same problems. “As ministers, we are called to change the lives of the people, and we need to have the tools,” Rev. Lekoana says in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

BERGAMO, Italy, Aug. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Motorbikes roared through the city of Bergamo this June and leaned into the curves around Lake Iseo on one of Italy’s most breathtaking and challenging highways. The bikers wore bright green vests bearing the logo of Foundation for a Drug-Free World proclaiming “Dico No alla Droga” (Say No to Drugs) on the 6th annual Motogiro for a Drug-Free Italy. This and many other drug prevention events are featured on the Scientology Network in an episode of Voices for Humanity.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and BUDAPEST, Hungary, Aug. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — There is a good reason why The Way to Happiness is in such high demand. This booklet comprising 21 common-sense principles is not only the single most-translated nonreligious book. Some 250,000 groups and individuals have embraced it and use it to help others. And friendship has everything to do with its popularity.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and BUDAPEST, Hungary, Aug. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Everyone is special” was the message at a celebration of “Everybody’s Day” this summer in Újpalota, Hungary. Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology Budapest joined the Baptist Charity Service, the Red Cross, and an Újpalota family support association to make this a memorable day for children in the underserved community on the northeastern border of Budapest.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In celebration of their anniversary August 8, the staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology Tokyo extend an invitation to watch Destination: Scientology – Tokyo on the Scientology Network and learn what they love most about their city and their Church.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At a concert at the Church of Scientology of the Valley community auditorium, legendary pop singer/songwriter Pomeranz introduced “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” to the Filipino community in Los Angeles, just as he did nearly 20 years ago in Manila.

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Join the staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology and Community Center Harlem in a celebration of their July 31 anniversary. “Harlem – it’s pretty much inside of me,” says Phil, an executive at the Church of Scientology Harlem in Destination: Scientology – Harlem on the Scientology Network. He describes Harlem as “a very, very proud community.”

DUBLIN, Ireland, July 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — National Affairs Office of the Church of Scientology in Dublin hosted an open discussion. A new community-based initiative emerged in view of the need for prevention among at-risk groups and communities. According to the latest statistics from the Health Research Board, two people in Ireland die every day of drug-related causes, most of them of overdose.

PASADENA, Calif., July 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of Old Town, just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, the Church of Scientology Pasadena combines a love of the region’s history with its commitment to ensuring a bright future for all. Pasadena is an eclectic mix of old and new-with the California Institute of Technology and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Racing and driving cars at their limit – it’s my passion,” says Christopher Hill in an episode of the new season of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network. From the time he was 2 or 3 years old, Hill knew that he wanted to race cars. He pursued this, beginning with kart racing as a teen.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Glory Matipile discovered a childhood friend had suddenly disappeared, it changed her life forever. An episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents how this human rights advocate is saving lives.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, July 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On the anniversary of the July 2010 dedication of their Church, Mexico City Scientologists share what they love most about their megacity and their passion for helping their community.

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Human Rights Office of the Church of Scientology International congratulates Youth for Human Rights International for its Summit at the UN, which provided youth activists from around the world with tools to achieve their humanitarian goals.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and WASHINGTON, D.C., July 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — VOICES FOR HUMANITY – the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities – announces an episode featuring community activist Kim Bey.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE – the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues – presents the award-winning documentary “Humanité, the Beloved Community” on July 7, 2023.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE – the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues – presents Fathers of Football, illustrating the important role high school football plays in small-town America.