Family Says Bullying Has Led To Several Fights

“I’m started to get stressed out behind it because I don’t know when they going to call me and tell me something done happened to my grand-daughter,” says worried grand-father, Landry Thomas. His 16-year-old granddaughter, Damonisha Richard, has been bullied and physically attacked by classmates.

No Bullying Reports Before Spring Valley HS Stabbing

A recent stabbing at a Spring Valley High School was claimed to be because of bullying. Tom Carton, East Rampao school district’s security director said, “There is no record of bullying. I was never made aware of any bullying problems between these two kids.”

Basketball Team Call Timeout To Confront Kids Bullying Cheerleader With Down Syndrome

Desiree Andrews is a cheerleader on the Lady Knights Squad at the Lincoln Middle School in Wisconsin who has Down syndrome. During a recent basketball game, some fans in the bleachers began to bully her.

Bill Cracking Down On Bullying Approved

Senator Jacob Candelaria sponsored the Carlos Vigil Memorial Act in an effort to “cultivate a statewide culture where bullying is not accepted.” The bill in named after 17-year-old Carlos Vigil who took his own life because of the vicious bullying he endured.

Lafayette Teen In NY Fashion Week Anti-Bullying Campaign

Comeaux High School’s 16-year-old, Sydney Trim, is taking a message with her as she walks as a model in Couture Fashion Week New York. Couture Fashion Week’s producer and designer, Andrew Aquino, partnered with Champions Against Bullying to present her special “Blue Rose” collection.

Officials Take Aim At Online Bullying

Toledo Public Schools in Ohio is busy developing a new policy to take aim at online bullying. “I think that cyberbullying has become more and more evident every year, just because social media has expanded so much,” says TPS Chief of Staff, Brian Murphy.

Chicago-Area Substitute Teacher Accused Of Bullying

Stephen Davis, a special-needs student, says that his substitute teacher was helping a student harass and bully him. The student recorded the entire ordeal on his cell phone.

Former Victim Donates To Anti-Bullying Program

The founder of the Wen hair-care products brand, stylist Chaz Dean, has donated $500,000 to the Love is Louder campaign. Love is Louder is a New York-based group that helps prevent suicide among college students and promotes emotional well-being. 

Florida One Of The Best States At Controlling Bullying

Florida was named 10th out of 42 states and the District of Columbia for controlling bullying in schools, based of a recent study by Wallet Hub. Wallet Hub looked to find the top ten best and worst states at controlling bullying for the study. 

Petition Challenges School To Strengthen Bullying Policy

An online movement against bullying started after the death of a local Pleasant Hill, Iowa teen from 2013. AJ Betts was targeted by bullies for being gay and biracial. “I’m thankful to have these memories, but it’s also sadness that I don’t have him to share my new memories with him,” said Sheyl Moore, AJ Betts mother. 

App That Help Parents Talk To Children About Bullying

KnowBullying is a new app for smartphones that helps parents start a conversation about bullying with their children. Carin Ponder was bullied growing up and doesn’t want the same fate for her twelve year old son. 

Bullied Girl May Face Permanent Blindness, Parents Say

Gwendolyn Quarles was diagnosed with intracranial hypertension, a rare disorder where pressure inside the skull chokes off the optic nerve from the brain, soon after another child lobbed a football at her face. Gwendolyn’s family has been in contact with the school many times before due to previous bullying incidents but received no help. 

Concerts Deliver Anti-Bullying Message

Dillon Smith, Houston native, directed an anti-bullying conversation using music. The National Center for Education Statistics and Bureaus of Justice Statistics stated that 28% of students nationwide in grades 6 -12 experience bullying. 

109 Schools In WNY Reported Zero Bullying Incidents

One-forth of all schools in the Western New York reported that they did not have a single incident of harassment or discrimination during the 2013-14 school year. Statewide, about 51.4% of the more than 4,000 schools reported zero incidents. 

Parents Of Bardstown Girl Seek Change In Bullying Laws After Suicide

Reagan Carter, 12-years-old, died just days before Christmas after drinking so much cough syrup it caused cardiac arrest. The Carter’s Christmas tree is still in place with all of Reagan’s unopened presents underneath it. Her mother, Melanie Hack, said, “I would never wish it on any parent. But God knows I didn’t want it on mine. I tried so hard to make sure she knew how to take up for others that I don’t think she knew how to take up of herself.” 

Father Of Accused Bullies Fired From Job

A man from Minnesota, Deron Puro, has been fired from his job after his two teenagers were accused of bullying. Brad Knudson filmed himself discussing the bullying his 14-year-old African American daughter, Dee was experiencing on SnapChat and uploaded the video to YouTube. The video was uploaded last week and has already been viewed more than 4 million times.  

Jazz Takes A Stand Against Bullying

The Utah Jazz is teaming up with Desert News’ Newspaper to bring their anti-bullying message to more than 400,000 local youth and families. They will be printing a special section titled “Take a Stand Against Bullying” that will be distribute to about 300 local schools on January 27^th. 

Bullying Incident Investigated At Osakis High School

An incident at Osakis High School is under investigation after a photo of a 15-year-old student being bullied went viral. The image shows the boy sitting on the floor with his hands bound behind hem and his hoodie tightly tied around his neck.

Russell Brand Defends Bruce Jenner Amid Sex Change Reports: ‘Stop Bullying’

The 39-year-old comedian, Russell Brand recently stood up for reality star and former Olympian, Bruce Jenner. Jenner was featured on the cover of InTouch magazine photoshopped with lipstick and blush on his face and a title reading ‘ My Life As a Woman.’

Devastating Twist In Powerful Anti-Bullying PSA

A new 31-second anti-bullying PSA is delivering a simple statement: Be nice. Now.  The non-profit group Champions Against Bullying and advertising agency Deutsch New York conveyed a loving and tragic message.

Harlem Globetrotters Advocate For Bullying Prevention

Some lucky students at Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School will be learning the ABC’s of Bullying Prevention from the Harlem Globetrotters. The program hopes to empower today’s youth to take Action, be Brave and show Compassion.

Friends, Family Reflect On 12-Year-Old Bullying Victim’s Life, 1 Month After Death

Green balloons could be seen floating above Russell Ranch Elementary School to honor 12-year-old Ronin Shimizu, who took his own life a month ago.  Friends and family believe that Ronin committed suicide because he was being bullied when he joined the Folsom Middle School cheerleading squad.

Parents Say Bullying Drove Daughter To Suicide

Seventh grader, Reagan Hack, committed suicide just days before Christmas and her parents believe it’s due to bullying. Reagan ingested a bottle of pills causing her to collapse and die a few days after.

Kim Kardashian Request Fans To “Stop Bullying” Her On Social Media

Kim Kardashian got ready to ring in the New Year by making a request to her social media followers. Kim tweeted the following message, “Hope everyone has a safe & Happy New Year! Cheers 2 less negativity & NO mean comments on social media. Positivity in the new year! STOPBULLYING”