Bullying

Top court: No letup in anti-cyberbullying battle

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Zhang added, "This increasingly serious cyberbullying makes people worry about being victimized, whether online or offline, polluting the online environment and disrupting social order."

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  • Zhang added, "This increasingly serious cyberbullying makes people worry about being victimized, whether online or offline, polluting the online environment and disrupting social order."
  • Such specific rules will help prosecutors play a bigger role in combating cyberbullying, giving stronger support to victims, Zhang said.
  • "These provisions aim to help create a safer online environment to guarantee the public sense of security," Zhang said.
  • Tragedies caused by online misconduct have caused public outrage and prompted cyberspace agencies and internet platforms to take action, in addition to courts.

ResumeBuilder.com Survey Finds 4 in 10 Gen Zers Have Experienced Bullying Since Returning to the Office

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SEATTLE, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey report investigating how returning to the office has affected workplace dynamics. The report also shares insight into perceptual differences between Gen Zers and older generations. Researchers collected and analyzed responses from 557 workers from companies that shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and now mandate in-office presence at least once a week.  

Key Points: 
  • The report also shares insight into perceptual differences between Gen Zers and older generations.
  • Additionally, 21 percent of employees have reported instances of bullying, while 28 percent have encountered 'creepy' behavior since returning to the office.
  • Thirty-eight percent of Gen Zers reported bullying, while 46 percent reported experiencing 'creepy' behavior.
  • "I think Gen Z is more aware of what it [bullying or creepy behavior] looks like than previous generations.

Stand for the Silent announces biannual scholarship program for 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Stand for the Silent (SFTS) is pleased to announce the launch of their biannual scholarship programs for calendar year 2024.

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  • 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Stand for the Silent (SFTS) is pleased to announce the launch of their biannual scholarship programs for calendar year 2024.
  • Each year, SFTS offers two rounds of scholarships, which are awarded in March and October.
  • The scholarships are awarded to students who embody the organization's anti-bullying program through participation in their local schools.
  • At just eleven years old, Ty took his own life after enduring relentless bullying for over two and a half years.

Verkada and The "I Love U Guys" Foundation Partner to Protect Students

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif. and DENVER, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a leader in cloud physical security, is now a Mission Partner of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, a national non-profit organization that operates programs and trainings to standardize crisis response programs across schools. Verkada's partnership with The "I Love U Guys'' Foundation reinforces its commitment to providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities to help protect students during emergency situations.

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  • Verkada's partnership with The "I Love U Guys'' Foundation reinforces its commitment to providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities to help protect students during emergency situations.
  • The Foundation is led by survivors, family members, first responders, educators, and community members — all of whom know first-hand the importance of these efforts.
  • Achieving school and community safety demands human, social and physical solutions and practices," said John-Michael Keyes, Founder of The "I Love U Guys" Foundation.
  • "It's an incredible opportunity for Verkada to help scale their training offerings, enhance the efficacy of our own products, and, ultimately, better protect students, faculty, and staff across the world."

What Parents Don't Know About Bullying Could Be Hurting Their Children

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide. Parents must know all they can about bullying. What they don't know about it could be hurting their children or, at the very least, not helping them get through it healthily. The more parents know about it, the better off their children will be in the fight against it.

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  • What they don't know about it could be hurting their children or, at the very least, not helping them get through it healthily.
  • The more parents know about it, the better off their children will be in the fight against it.
  • There are things parents, teachers, and others in the community need to know about bullying so they can help protect kids and teens.
  • He travels the country giving presentations about bullying to schools, providing bullying prevention, giving out scholarships, offering intervention strategies, and more.

Michele Young named one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year along with other heroines who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Michele Young, an acclaimed Cincinnati lawyer, mother of five, advanced-stage breast cancer survivor and tireless advocate for social justice was named one of USA Today's Women of the Year.

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  • "Imagine the extraordinary potential that will be unleashed when an epidemic that strikes one in seven women is erased from this earth," said Young.
  • Michele witnessed changes in breast cancer science first-hand as a stage 4 patient in the cancer wards of our nation.
  • She learned of Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Thomas Budd who is studying a vaccine in those with triple-negative breast cancer.
  • Or those women who are killed by the disease – one woman every 14 seconds – taking her from her world," said Young.

New Tuition-Free Cyber Charter School Approved to Serve Pennsylvania Families Statewide

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

YORK, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania families will have a new tuition-free, full-time online charter school option this fall with the opening of Pennwood Cyber Charter School. Now enrolling students statewide in grades K-12, the school offers a unique, comprehensive approach to education for families seeking a personalized, flexible education option. Pennwood Cyber Charter School will leverage a proven core model of virtual learning that has been successful for more than 20 years and will provide students with a Pennsylvania-aligned curriculum, a high-quality, individualized education, and services to support all students.

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  • YORK, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania families will have a new tuition-free, full-time online charter school option this fall with the opening of Pennwood Cyber Charter School .
  • Now enrolling students statewide in grades K-12, the school offers a unique, comprehensive approach to education for families seeking a personalized, flexible education option.
  • Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in January, Pennwood Cyber Charter School's approach emphasizes both academics and building fundamental life skills.
  • For more information about Pennwood Cyber Charter School, or to begin the enrollment process, please visit https://www.connectionsacademy.com/pennwood-cyber-charter-school/ .

Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.

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  • The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children.
  • The Bill would create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • They could also include design features to limit children's exposure to harmful content, including explicit adult content, cyberbullying content and content that incites self-harm.

Martin Searle Solicitors Launch their Annual Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Campaign 'Mind the Bump 2024'

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Friday, February 23, 2024

BRIGHTON, England, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In March 2024, Martin Searle Solicitors launch their twentieth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.

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  • In March 2024, Martin Searle Solicitors launch their twentieth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.
  • BRIGHTON, England, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In March 2024, Martin Searle Solicitors launch their twentieth annual Mind the Bump campaign to avoid pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work.
  • Martin Searle Solicitors' campaign will challenge these biased perceptions and provide clear information outlining best practice for employers on their responsibilities around pregnancy and maternity at work.
  • To support their campaign, Martin Searle Solicitors have produced a series of factsheets, case studies and FAQs for employers and employees covering basic pregnancy and maternity rights in the workplace, returning to work after maternity, as well as avoiding pregnancy and maternity discrimination in redundancy processes.

Equal Opportunity School's Dr. Erin Bogan Appears on WPIX Morning News in New York City to Discuss Psychological Safety in Schools

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equal Opportunity Schools' Director of Impact and Research Dr. Erin Bogan appeared on the WPIX Morning News Show in New York City Monday, February 19th, to shed light on the pressing issue of racism and bullying in schools, offering insights on how parents and educators can effectively support children facing these challenges. Dr. Bogan's appearance comes at a crucial time when concerns about the psychological well-being of students are at the forefront of discussions nationwide.

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  • During the segment, the developmental psychologist delved into the startling statistics of impacted students in New York City, providing context for the magnitude of the issue.
  • Citing data from Equal Opportunity Schools' Psychological Safety Report, she highlighted the prevalence of racism and bullying within educational environments and emphasized the urgent need for proactive measures to address these concerns.
  • "Children facing racism and bullying in schools often experience profound psychological distress, which can significantly impact their academic performance and overall well-being," stated Dr. Bogan.
  • For more information about EOS' Psychological Safety Report and how to create access and opportunity to advanced classes for all students, visit eoschools.org or follow us on LinkedIn .