The Power of Empathy

All too often, bullied children will not speak out about what is happening to them. Some will sink into depression. Others will skip school. And in some cases, when it all gets to be too much, some will take their own lives and end in tragedy.

From The Playground To The Internet

Charleston psychologist Dr. David Clayman shared his views on cyber bullying and how it’s evolving from happening in the playground and around school premises, to the Internet, where children are constantly connected and exposed to the dangers of bullying.

Mother Says That Bullying Led To 16-Year-Old Son's Murder

Brenden Wilson, 16-years-old, was gunned down in his hometown of Woodbridge, VA. The murder is believed to have been drug related.

New Anti-Bullying Programs In Local Schools

The shooting incident that took place on October 24th and a recent increase in teenage harassment has the United Way encouraging schools to bolster their anti-bullying programs in area high schools.

Caught On Camera

A Mississippi mom has been suspicious for some time that her daughter, 13-year-old Destiny Hughes, was being bullied and abused in school by a fellow classmate. Her suspicion turned into reality when a cellphone video was uploaded, showing the 13-year-old student being brutally punched repeatedly by her peers inside Water Valley High School.

Low Self-Esteem Among Teenage Girls…Who’s The Culprit?

A new report originating from the United Kingdom outlines how social media is the biggest contributes to the constantly decreasing self-esteem in teenage girls today.

Yik-Yak Strikes Again

Yik-Yak, the controversy app, is the star in a new incident that took place in Fayette County, Ohio. The app sparked police presence at Washington Court High School.

Candidates Aim To End Bullying

Some only think that bullying happens in the classroom or between kids for that matter. John Conely seems to think the same, as he laughed at the idea of bullying on the school board and said he’s never seen it.

New Bullying Advocate

During this same time frame last year, Daniel Coleman was suffering from various health issues that were all rooted to one commonality, bullying.

Get Personal With Bullying

Having built a successful drug-prevention program, a Clarksville elementary school had expanded Red Ribbon week to include bullying prevention. Red Ribbon Week is a national program that began in 1985 that looks to keep students drug-free.