Bullying is an age old problem. Today it has had new and deadly consequences. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick recently signed anti-bullying legislation into law.
By Reporter: Charlene Israel
CBN News
Virginia Beach, VA.
May 5, 2010
"As governor and as a parent, I feel very strongly that no child should feel threatened or unsafe in our schools," Patrick said. "With this new law, we are giving our teachers, parents, and kids the tools and protections they need so that every student has a chance to reach their full potential."
The move comes after two students in the state committed suicide after being relentlessly harassed.
Jaihlen's Story
Javarro Cherry of Virginia Beach, Va., wants to protect his 10-year-old son, Jaihlen, from bullies. To do that he meets his son at his bus stop every day after school.
"I know that as long as someone's here, no one's going to bother him," Cherry told CBN News.
Jaihlen is small for his age and has been the victim of relentless bullying by kids at his public school.
For the whole story please tap on link: http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2010/May/Kids-at-Risk-Bullying-in-the-New-Millennium/?cpid=EU_DD_2010_126
© Copyright 2010 . The Christian Broadcasting Network.
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
No comments:
Post a Comment