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7 Statistics on Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Suicide in the US – Stocks Review

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Bullying can affect children in any community. As children prepare to head back to school across the Tennessee Valley in the coming days, WHNT News 19 is taking action to help you recognize the warning signs of bullying.

Through Bureau of Justice statistics within the 2016 Indicators of School Crime and Safety, data shows an adult was notified in nearly 39% of bullying cases. Experts say children may fear telling an adult, or be embarrassed about the bullying.

Anonymous messaging service sparks cyber bullying concerns

A controversial app is raising a lot of concerns. It’s called Sarahah The creators of the anonymous messaging service Say it allows you to give "honest feedback." However, there’s already been reports of bullying as it becomes more popular with teens.

Internet searches on suicide went up after ‘13 Reasons Why’ released by Netflix

A new study suggests the popular TV series encouraged some people to ask “how to commit suicide.”

Family of girl who killed herself after she was cyberbullied to sue school district

The family of a New Jersey girl who killed herself in June after what they said was “months of relentless” cyberbullying announced plans to sue their school district for negligence, alleging it failed to prevent the abuse, according to their attorneys.
Mallory Grossman, 12, took her own life after…

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TUSD addresses cyberbullying, suicide with video series

In the past, teachers had to worry about how to stop bullying in the classroom and on the playground, but now, there is an entire …

Should Elementary Students Be Carrying Cell Phones?

Two truths: I am all about keeping my children safe (duh) and I love my iPhone (double duh). After all, I am a 30-something American mother who’s raising a

Facebook Stories unlocks public sharing

Facebook could jumpstart its Snapchat clone by letting social media stars and public figures post Stories publicly. When Facebook Stories launched globally in..

Girls Breaker event helps spark an interest in Technology

“We’re inviting girls to come out, learn about electronics and computers by taking them apart,” event creator Will Bushee said.