Posted: June 17, 2013 In Howard County, Maryland, we knew we
needed to tackle bullying and cyber-harassment, after a few
serious incidents focused our attention and raised awareness of
these problems in our community. We examined current laws and
discussed whether to push for new state legislation. We looked
at how our public schools collect reports of bullying and later,
how they handle them. After much study and discussion, we
decided on a multi-faceted approach that brings together a
variety of community partners and offers a comprehensive way
forward. We announced our plan on May 1 and now, are looking
forward to seeing the results. The plan involves three
parts:First, we want to change what people think and feel about
bullying. We will develop a social marketing campaign to make
sure adults and children know about the severe effects of
bullying and what to do when it occurs.... Continue Reading
Posted: June 3, 2013 Duke University professors recently
published research that shows the degree to which bull