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CHARLESTON, West Virginia -

Several counties in West Virginia are set to participate in a program to end bullying. Some have already started implementing the program.

It is called the "It Does Matter" initiative.

The program was introduced by the West Virginia Department of Education.

"It Does Matter" is aimed at getting teachers, principals, students and parents to work together to stop bullying.