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Hazing~Today Show

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:41:16 +0100

On the Today Show, they have mentioned an increase in hazing between teens. Hazing is a form of bullying. In one school in Malibu, California, hazing has been occuring between 11th graders who will soon be seniors targeting freshmen, where boys are beaten, paddled, and forced to fight, while girls are humiliated and harassed. Sometimes girls are covered in food or even cat food and rolled in the sand in order to humiliate them, according to the principal's letter. "Initiation for boys often involves violence, usually in the form of being paddled of physical fighting. Girls are humiliated and harrassed," said the letter sent to warn parents. It is to "welcome the freshman to highschool. Some students called this event "initiation". But it has resulted in some people going to the hospital. The time and date are usually posted on facebook. "Well, I went through it in eighth grade." says a female student, "We got the facebook message about it and I do know the people who did go." In Westchester County, New York, three teens were arrested and were charged as adults for assult, hazing, and unlawful imprisonment of incoming students, police told the Today Show. Nearly a dozen students were taken from a library to a remote area to be beaten and paddled as part of a ritual. One student actually had to go to the hospital. Student Alex Raynor said, "It really doesn't go as far as the hospital. We just kind of rough them up and, um, take them to like a private area where no one can see," during an interview with the Today Show. Unlike the incidents in new york, students in Malibu describe the initiation as a voluntary type of action that most eighth and eleventh graders choose not to attend.

How bullying affected 1D concerts...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:13:25 +0100

According to OneDirection Cute Facts, the band, One Direction have stopped bringing girls on stage with them when girls got bullied for being picked.

"Inside the Suicide of Phoebe Prince, Bully Victim"-Today Show

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:45:27 +0100

Many people know Phoebe Prince. It's a shame that they didn't know her while she was alive. She killed herself after being bullied in school. She is one of the many people who have killed themselves as a result of bullying. The Today show had talked about the situation today, March 30th, 2012. The video is not available. Bullying is serious. And don't think that just because you aren't "that mean" doesn't mean that what you say won't build up until they crack. Don't let whay you say be someone's breaking point.

Shootings.

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:48:58 +0100

With the recent Chardon shooting, we will add information about school shootings added to our site so check back for more.

Our Love Goes Out to Chardon!

And remember, it could happen to you!

Major Movement Update!

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:48:16 +0100

A NEW MAJOR MOVEMENT HAS BEN ADDED TO THE MAJOR MOVEMENT PAGE WITH LINKS TO ASSOCIATING VIDEOS. The major movement is Straight But Not Narrow(SBNN).

Book in Progress.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:53:20 +0100

We have been planning to make an associating book with various scenarios on bullying. It is a book in progress so more information will be given later.

Domestic Violence=Bullying

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:49:51 +0100

Many people don't think of Domestinc Violence being bullying but when you think about it, it technically is. Except it usually is worse. They do a lot of the things a bully would do but more. If you or someone you know is dealing with domestice violence there are many places you can go. You can go to LoveIsRespect.org. You can also text "loveis" to 77054 or you can call 1-866-331-9474or 1-866-331-8453 TTY(for the deaf) to talk to someone anonomously about the situation. The website had many important things on it too. You can see if your realtionship is healthy, unhealthy, or straight-up dangerous. You can learn about different types of abuse and ways to take action. Some types of abuse are:

You can click on any of these to learn more. It has a lot of important things for everyone to know, even if you aren't suspecting that your relationship is abusive because you would be surprised about the warning signs. I believe that it is IMPORTANT the EVERYONE looks at the site.

Bully Blog Addition

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:50:19 +0100

There has been a new blog that has been added. It has important thoughts about bullying on it and other information. It will continuously improve with various posts that will be added.

Now We Have Moved to Yola

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:50:43 +0100

The SN2B website had moved to Yola for it has more features and is better for the purpose we are using it for.