Federal and Michigan officials team up to prevent bullying and harassment

Several U.S. agencies and the state of Michigan have teamed up to host community forums on harassment and bullying in schools, The Press and Guide reports.

Officials told the news source that these forums were brought together by law enforcement agencies and community service providers to help parents and students learn about certain laws and policies concerning bullying. The U.S. Attorney's office created the Working Together to Promote Respect and Inclusion in Our Schools in effort to discuss law enforcement and the community.

"We have seen that harassment and bullying can lead to violence in schools," Barbara McQuade, U.S. Attorney, told the news source. "We hope that education and prevention will result in schools where all of our children feel safe to learn."

Parents who find that their children are being bullied in school may wish to enroll them into summer camps for troubled teens to aid them in overcoming the after effects of bullying and harassment.

According to a survey conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center, a total of 7.5 percent of students reported being harassed online in 2009.