All posts tagged: Bullying

Bullied to Death? Interview with author Judith A. Yates

A community began to question the laws and definitions regarding “bullying.” Should schoolyard bullies be held legally responsible for causing a suicide? Can a rough family history guarantee a tragedy? And just what is bullying, anyway? Perhaps Sherokee’s death was an accident … perhaps there was a sinister truth that has yet to be told. True crime author Judith A. Yates peels back the sensationalism and rumors, revealing the truth of what happened that day in Mankin Park, attempting to answer the question everyone was asking: did Sherokee Harriman kill herself because she was bullied? Exploring the truth about “bullicide” while telling Sherokee Harriman’s story, taking a look at the role of social media in our lives, and defining the myriad definitions of “bullying.” Revealing bullying does exists … it lives within the family dynamic, it exists in the mental health care system, walks the hallways of the educational system, and grows within all peer groups. More at WildBlue Press If you would like to be considered for an interview on ImaginePublicity on Air …

“Scarman” Ward Foley’s DREAM! Can YOU Help?

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When children call, SCARMAN answers! Lovingly referred to as “Scarman” Ward Foley has made a career out of his disability. Wait, it’s not like you think! The career he has chosen, or which chose him, is bringing hope into the world of those who are hurting. Ward has entered the American Family Insurance 2013 Dream Camp contest with the intention of turning his winnings into making himself available to travel extensively around the country sharing his personal story of hope and bringing comfort to others. To VOTE daily for Ward Foley CLICK HERE Ward Foley was born with multiple birth defects and very little chance to live. But he did, only to undergo decades of surgery, agonizing rehabilitation, ridicule, and humiliation. He was also severely burned in a deep fryer, beat up, and almost killed by a drunk driver. But, despite it all, he emerged with character, or wait, he IS a character! Ward Foley is the original “Scarman!” Scarman is many things to many people, but most of all represents the physical and emotional scars we …

Crime Wire: BULLIES, What Makes Them Tick?

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You can hear Crime Wire Investigates beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern. Please visit our Crime Wire Website. Together we can make a difference. LISTEN LIVE:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/insidelenz Bullying is a distinctive pattern of deliberately harming and humiliating others. It’s a very durable behavioral style, largely because bullies get what they want—at least at first. Bullies are made, not born, and it happens at an early age, if the normal aggression of two-year-olds isn’t handled well….. Psychology Today Gracie Fulljames and Dennis Griffin will continue our discussion of bullying with Professor of Criminology and criminal behavioral expert Dr. Scott Bonn. During the hour they’ll be joined by former teacher, a current teacher and a victim of bullying, as well as taking calls from the audience. Dr. Scott Bonn, Drew University Sociology Professor, will be on hand to tell us what makes a bully tick and discuss anti-bullying programs with current and former teachers. Scott Bonn is not your average academic. He teaches courses in criminology, sociology of deviance, media and crime, and criminal justice. Doc Bonn’s primary research interests include white-collar crime, …

Crime Wire: ATTACKS BULLYING! What have victims endured?

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You can hear Crime Wire Investigates beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern. Please visit our Crime Wire Website. Together we can make a difference. LISTEN LIVE:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/insidelenz Joining us on the show will be actual victims of bullying to tell about what happened, or is still happening, to them. Help us welcome Maddy, age 14, John, age 27, and Eliza, age 57. Each of them can relate their experiences from each age level, and how bullying has impacted their lives. Bullying Definition according to StopBullying.gov: Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. Please refer to the website for some good information and links about the types of bullying, resources available, and solutions.

The Susan Murphy Milano Show, “Time’s Up!” Susie Kroll on Teen Dating Violence and Bullying, What Can We Do?

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The Susan Murphy Milano Show, “Time’s Up!” Thursday, November 3, 2pm ET Listen LIVE at: Here Women Talk In the realm of teen dating violence, Susie Kroll promotes the concept that healthy teen dating relationships will translate into strong and healthy adult relationships. Susie strives to educate both teens and adults about the seriousness of teen dating violence. She specializes in speaking about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy & Safe Dating. She conducts workshops, keynotes, trainings, and seminars on issues specifically related to teens and their relationships. Related topics to Teen Dating Violence include setting boundaries, safe dates, the Dating Bill of Rights, Cycle of Violence, early warning signs of teen dating violence, teen empowerment, and the differences between healthy and potentially destructive dating relationships. Because most domestic violence relationships that end in fatalities start in high school (Washington State Fatality Review Board), she feels it a vital necessity to reach out to teens and work toward prevention and safety. Teen Dating Violence is the abuse that usually transforms itself into Domestic Violence. First, it is important to define abuse. Abuse …