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AMA calls on physicians to
help reduce bullying - http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/article/1616-6385.html
BULLIES Prey on the Weak, but Both Suffer (12/8/03)
WebMD - A new study shows
nearly a quarter of urban sixth graders were involved in bullying either
as perpetrators, victims, or both, and these students had more ... http://my.webmd.com/content/article/78/95696.htm?z=1728_00000_1000_nb_02
EDUCATION
ARIZONA -
Battle
of the Bully By Lynda Exley - March (2004)
Edition of ARIZONA PARENTING MAGAZINE
It’s painful to imagine that your
child’s trusting, smiling eyes, might one day glitter with tears of hurt
and frustration courtesy of the classroom bully... http://arizona.parenthood.com/Articles.html?article_id=6123&segid=126
MASSACHUSETTS
- STUDENTS send a message to bullies: Don't be cruel (1/12/04)
Boston Globe - ... Whether they
jostle to be heard or nod from the sidelines, they are, by virtue of youth
and culture, experts on the subject under discussion, which is bullying
... http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2004/01/12/
students_send_a_message_to_bullies_dont_be_cruel
PENNSYLVANIA
- EDUCATORS fail to recognize some signs of school bullying (1/2/04)
Penn State Live - ... While explanations
for these crimes have focused more and more on bullying and peer abuse,
Penn State researches say that bullying situations frequently go ... http://live.psu.edu/story/5124
RHODE ISLAND
- PORTSMOUTH committee adopts bullying policy (12/4/03)
Barrington Times - ... 18, a resolution
was passed prohibiting all students from harassing, intimidating and/or
bullying any other student at school or at any school function or ... http://www.eastbayri.com/story/370922151756607.php
WISCONSIN
- WOMAN dedicates life to stop kids from bullying (1/7/04)
Fond du Lac Reporter - ... It’s
not just joking around,” she said. Blanco now dedicates her life to informing
people about the dangers of allowing bullying to continue. ... http://www.wisinfo.com/thereporter/news/archive/local_14052367.shtml
STATE NEWS
ARIZONA -
ANTI-BULLYING bill passes 1st hurdle (2/26/04)
Arizona Republic - Phoenix - House
Bill 2533 - ...We have a responsibility to provide children protection
from bullying...
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0226bullying26.html
GEORGIA
- COLUMBUS Killing Inspires Bullying Bill (1/14/04)
Schools would be required to keep
better track of bullying incidents under a bill sponsored by a Columbus
lawmaker who was shocked by the accidental shooting ... http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=1600762&nav=8fapKC2M
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2003-04/leg/legislation.htm
INDIANA
- SENATE Committee Approves Anti-Bullying Bill (1/14/04)
WISH - A Senate committee has given
the okay to a bill aimed at stopping bullying in Indiana schools. The bill
was spurred by a News 8 I-Team investigation. ... http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1601337&nav=0Ra7KCUB
IOWA
- OTTUMWA Superintendent Weighs-In On Proposed Anti-Bullying Law (2/26/04)
KTVO - Kirksville - The anti-bullying
bill would require schools to adopt ... procedures for receiving and responding
to complaints of bullying... http://www.ktvotv3.com/Global/story.asp?S=1673108&nav=1LFsL8NB
Quad City Times, Davenport - Pederson,
Vilsack propose statewide anti-bullying legislation (2/24/04)
http://www.qctimes.com/internal.php?story_id=1024690&t=Iowa+%2F+Illinois&c=24,1024690
KENTUCKY
- NEW anti-bullying bill clears House panel Louisville Courier Journal
- (2/26/04) - Louisville,KY,USA - http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2004/02/26ky/met-5-bully02260-3623.html
STATE schools chief wants to curb
bullying (1/6/04)
WHAS 11.com (subscription) - Superintendent
of Public Instruction Suellen Reed is focusing her legislative agenda on
a bill that attempts to curb bullying, but she will continue to push ...
http://www.whas11.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D7VTJ4QO0.html
MASSACHUSETTS
- SHOCKING cases of bullying abound in schools (1/8/04)
Quincy Patriot Ledger - ... Whether
it's children getting into fist fights or girls spreading vicious rumors
about classmates over the Internet, aggressive behavior and bullying has
... http://ledger.southofboston.com/articles/2004/01/08/news/news04.txt
OHIO
- TEEN Bullying On The Rise (1/9/04)
WHIOtv.com - ... He is now behind
bars facing serious charges. Miami Township police said they have pamphlets
for parents to pick up, outlining the problem of bullying. ... http://www.whiotv.com/news/2754284/detail.html
OREGON
- Toll-Free HOTLINE (6/9/04)
A new phone system that allows
people to anonymously report potential school violence is up and running
more than three years after a bill calling for its creation was passed.
The toll-free phone number is (866) 305-SSHL.
PENNSYLVANIA -
Parents
justifiably worry about physical safety in school, but girls
consider emotional safety just
as important. "Everyone knows about 'mean girls,' but parents may
not realize the potential long-term impact on their daughters and their
sense of well-being of being bullied or teased by other girls," said Sharon
A. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
(www.bullypolice.org/pa_girl_scouts.html)
