New Anti-Bullying Campaign

The "Be More Than a Bystander" anti-bullying campaign brings the problem of bullying home with a series of television, print, and online advertisements. The campaign run by the Advertising Council believes arming students with the knowledge of what to in a bullying situation can help to diffuse it with minor consequences.

Indiana Girl’s Suicide And Plea For Justice

On March 5 of this year, near a bus stop, 14 year old Angel Green was found hanging from a tree.  Near her bed at home she left a note for her mother to find, pointing to bullying as the reason for her death.  This tragedy sparked anti-bullying legislation at the state capital.

School Bullying Victimizes Children With Intelligence And Talent

A recent UK study has shown that more than 90% of British school children have experienced or witnessed bullying due to a person’s excessive talents. More than a quarter of students surveyed had quit an activity they enjoyed because of the fear of being bullied, and about half of them admitted to downplaying a skill or talent in order to avoid becoming a target for bullies.

High School Theater Program Targets Bullying

Students at Forest Grove High School in Oregon work on an original play that deals with bullying in schools. “Marked” features students with and without disabilities that is aimed to show the pain bullying can cause and ways bystanders can help stop it. Theater director, John Anderberg, wrote “Marked” based on personally witnessed accounts of bullying and other national bullying cases themed on special needs victims. Bullying is a serious problem that adds even more issues to the already troubling life of students with disabilities. School events that can entertain as well as educated have proven to be effective ways of spreading knowledge on important issues and should be available to every student nationwide.    

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Anti-Bullying PSA Showcase Hosted in Tucson

The second-annual “Step Up, Speak Out, End Bullying” showcase set to take place on Saturday features 30 second films produced by students to gain allies against bullying. This year’s theme is “Bystander Empowerment” where student films will emphasize the impact bystanders can have on different bullying scenarios. Present at the event is the Tucson local author of “The Good, the Bad, and the Bullies,” 12-year-old Levi Fallavollita, whose publication has made great strides in the fight against bullying. Levi, along with students and parents from around the city plan to attend to drive home the message that bullying will not be tolerated and anyone can help in the fight.        

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Anti-Bully Award In Victim's Memory

Jamey Rodemeyer, a victim of bullying, is being honored through an award in his memory.

Rodemeyer grew up in the Buffalo suburb, Amherst.  He was relentlessly bullied and sadly led to taking his own life in September 2011.

Massachusetts High Schooler Wins Anti-Bullying Scholarship

High school senior, James Villalobos is awarded $1,500 for spreading bullying awareness in his school. Villalobos attended the third annual anti-bullying scholarship gala funded by The Republican’s Newspaper-in-Education program hosted in honor of two students lost to suicide due to bullying. The gala awards those who have made strides in the fight against bullying with money to help further their efforts and aid their education expenses. More than ever, sponsorships like this have been springing up across the country and have gained a significant amount of support for bullying victims and against bullies. We can all learn that standing up against bullying not only benefits victims, but can also benefit yourself.

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