The average Hoosier girl encounters more bullying and sexual dating violence than her male peers, meaning her caregivers — from parents and schools up to lawmakers — need to better address mental health access barriers and reduce violence in communities, as shared in a new report from several youth coalitions.
Read MoreA new report highlighted girls in Indiana face higher rates of bullying and sexual dating violence compared to boys.
Read MoreThe home of Wawasee High School student was vandalized in the late hours of Sunday, Sept. 17 with spray painted vulgar language.
Read MoreDear Editor, I’m a Democrat in Trump Country. In Nappanee recently I’ve seen pickup-truck “trains” several blocks long roar down Main Street, with huge Trump flags flying, horns blaring and tires screeching. It’s loud and unnerving. Even more unnerving is the recent epidemic of stolen Biden signs. From my … Read More
By Amy Mann Children’s Services “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Does anyone really believe that? Anti-bullying initiatives have become a nationwide crusade. Has the push to create a world free of harassment eliminated bullying in schools, neighborhoods, or families? It … Read More
DURHAM, CONN. — A football coach has been fired after punishing a child for allegedly bullying one of his teammates. The bullying happened at school. Todd Kennedy, the former head coach of a Durham Middlefield Football team, says he wanted the kids to know that bullying would not be tolerated.
Read MoreMASON CITY, WISC. — A town in Wisconsin is looking to fine parents more than $300 for continued bullying behavior.
Read MoreMICHIGAN — Just over a year ago, OK2Say was created to encourage Michigan students to anonymously report potential crimes through a phone app. Tested in the 2014-15 school year, the app is now being advocated by Attorney General Bill Schuette. The app was specifically created so students … Read More
Cool temperatures and rain didn’t keep approximately 50 individuals from attending the second annual Diversity Rally in Warsaw Saturday. But it did cancel the diversity walk from Central Park to the courthouse square and back. Brittany Kusserow, Chris Blackshire-Evansky, Lachelle Tullis, John Bonitati, Devendra Gorhe and members … Read More
Bullying is a problem schools have dealt with for multiple generations. To varying degrees from school to school, there are students who choose to intimidate, taunt or threaten other students. But with the increasing use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and others, it has opened a … Read More
Bullying has become one of the most aggressive behaviors among young people today. The act of bullying is not only intentional, it is targeted and it can be physical, verbal, intimidating and can even spread to the Internet where it is called cyberbullying. ATA Martial Arts academies across … Read More
A Warsaw Community High School sophomore accused of yelling at and pouring a bottle of water on a middle school girl on the bus ride home is being punished, but the mother of the victim said the punishment falls far short of the school’s own disciplinary requirements. “No … Read More
[weaver_youtube XWHRM_ML2_8 rel=0] Bullying is an ever-present problem with our nation’s youth. Exacerbating the issue are social media sites, like Facebook, where “cyber-bullying” has become an epidemic. No matter how bullies choose to deliver their torment, bullying is a serious problem with dire consequences. October is national anti-bullying month. … Read More
