Category Archives: Bullying

10.02.12
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Lee County student accuses school of “ignoring” bullying – WFTX-TV Fort Myers/Naples, FL

Oh look – another Child being Bullied.

Bullying will not simply stop.

Preventative Education is needed, not just news coverage.

Here’s the latest story:

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Lee County student says she’s afraid to go to school because the bullying is getting out of hand.

“They’re not doing anything,” said the 16-year-old Ida Baker student, who did not want to show her face out of fear the bullying would be made worse. “[The school is] saying ‘This is not bullying. It’s not.’ But it is. It is bullying.”

Lee County Schools response?

The school district says they are paying attention. In a statement they tell Fox 4:

“The school and the district followed all established policies and procedures as is done whenever such allegations are brought forth. The allegations that administrators ‘turned a blind eye’ in this case is absolutely false and untrue.”

“Because of privacy and confidentiality laws, the District can’t comment or provide information on specific students. Anyone with concerns can bring them to their principal or the Zone Administrators who oversee their school.”

Full Story

As always, comments welcome!

10.02.12
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October is Bullying Awareness Month

Did you know that October is designated Bullying Awareness Month?

Nationwide initiatives are taking place to raise awareness of this serious issue, to support those who have been targets of bullying, and to remember the lives of our children cut short by related suicide or violence.

Some initiatives include:

World Day of Bullying Prevention

(Promoted by StompOutBullying.org)

Thousands of schools across the country are participating on the first day of the month during the Blue Shirt World Day of Bullying Prevention.  Schools will be educating students about preventing harassment, intimidation and bullying.

Unity Day on Wednesday, Octover 10.

Make it orange and make it end! Unite against bullying!
(Sponsored by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center)

What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about students who are bullied and want bullying to end, make your color ORANGE on Unity Day, Wednesday, Oct. 10. That’s the day everyone can link together—in schools, communities and online—and send one large, ORANGE message of support to students who have experienced bullying.

 

Know about more Bullying Awareness Initiatives? Let me know!

10.01.12
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Video of the Homecoming – “Bullied teen shines at homecoming” – CNN

Inspiring!

10.01.12
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TRIUMPH for Bullied Teen – Becomes Unexpected ‘Hero’ after Prank Nomination to Homecoming Court

Nominated as a prank for the Homecoming Court, teen steps up to her bullies and accepts the nomination and her place at Homecoming coronation.  This is such a showing of strength for a young bullied teen – and the community support she has received has been both inspiring and humbling.

Directly from TheHollywoodGossip.com (HUGE press and shows that this issue is EXTREMELY A mainstream concern):

“The West Branch, Mich., community rallied around the 16-year-old student at Ogemaw Heights High School. Area businesses donated her gown, shoes and hair styling.

A Facebook group titled “Support Whitney Kropp” currently has 126,134 likes with users from across the nation sharing their support with the bullied teen.

Despite the malicious deeds of a few kids, Kropp has nothing but praise for her school.

“The school is fantastic. They treated me so well here; I couldn’t ask for me,” she said.

When asked by reporters if she had a message for others who are bullied, she added:

“Just stand up for what you believe in and go with your heart and go with your gut. That’s what I did, and look at me now. I’m just as happy as can be!” ~~~ end of article.

I’d love to hear thoughts on this story – please feel free to comment!!!ImageImage
09.28.12
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Students band together to take a stand against bullying

Link: Students band together to take a stand against bullying

Florida International University FIRST picks up on NVEEE – Although we had been around for about 2 years, and were approved to provide community service hours to FIU students, The Beacon learned about our organization when we were about to host our First Annual “Not On My Watch” Anti-Bullying Fundraiser (2011) in Washington D.C.

This was my first interview regarding NVEEE – and Jowharah actually approved!

~~J

09.28.12
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Bullied Teen Commits Suicide After Posting That She Loves Her ‘Haterz’

Bullied Teen Hangs Self After Writing She Loves ‘All My Haterz’

09.28.12
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Amanda Cummings would have turned 16 on September 23rd — Stop the Bullying

 

To read more about this tragic story, visit:

Accusations of Bullying After Death of Staten Island Teen

Heartbreak for family at funeral of 15-year-old who killed herself – Hate messages on Facebook tribute page