Is bullying really worse than it used to be? If it is, should we blame the Internet?
A Maryland middle schooler made national headlines recently after his mother took to her social media accounts to get people to send letters of encouragement to her son who was a victim of bullying. Noah Brocklebank of Columbia, MD received thousands of letters from others saying "it gets better." That often prompts the question from Patch readers: Is bullying really worse than it used to be? If it is, should we blame the Internet? There’s no consensus among experts on those questions, but there is consensus that 1) bullying is a huge problem that’s only beginning to be addressed, and 2) new forms of bullying require new forms of support. Once people understand the scale of the problem, they usually have a new question: How can I help? The…
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One hundred and sixty one students will sign a pledge committing to be drug free, gang free, and to abstain from bullying Dec. 18 after completing a six week program by the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. “The COPES program is a valuable part of our mission to help students become college and career ready," program head Gloria McCoy said. "The guidance lessons that are taught by volunteers from the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections help to build the capacity of our students to make good decisions and avoid peer pressure. We are very fortunate to have such a committed community partner.” The students have participated in weekly sessions called C.O.P.E.S. (Correctional Officers Protecting and Educating …
Hyattsville's high school has had no reported incidents of bullying so far this year. One attempt was thwarted by students who alerted authorities about it.
The students at Northwestern High School aren't immune to the headlines that list adolescent bullying as a crucial issue for today's teens. Here, where more than 2,600 students walk the hallways everyday, bullies have gotten more aggressive and dangerous. "It's a daily event," says Corporal Mike Rudinski, a Hyattsville City Police officer who is assigned as the schools full-time resource officer. "We have dealt with extreme cases of bullying, but not often." Last year, Northwestern High School recorded at least six cases of aggressive bullying, according to the school's principal, Jerome Thomas. So far, no instances of bullying have been recorded for this school year. But with an ever-growing gang presence in the Hyattsville area, Rudinksi…
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Peggy Anne
10:45 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Internet bullies can be reported, and blocked. People need to give classes, and empower the victims of bullying. We wouldn't tolerate a phone call from a bully, why tolerate it on line ? Bullies are cowards, and in the minority. They must lead miserable lives. I can see bashing a nasty corporation verbally, but not harmless individuals. When bullies start agrivating someone in class, the teacher … more ›