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- A pair of young girls commit suicide as part of a pact after being bullied
Two eighth grade girls fulfilled a suicide pact at a recent slumber party in Minnesota, news station WLSAM reports. more...
- Facebook creates a safety center for parents to combat bullying
The internet allows many people to connect with friends and family. It also allows companies to bring their services online to. more...
- Study calls for HIV prevention education for juvenile offenders
Troubled teenagers who are either incarcerated in juvenile hall or enrolled in teen boot camp may be at a higher risk for certain dangers that could affect their lives. more...
- New Hampshire revisits bullying legislation
Bullying continues to impact school system throughout the U.S. Many districts are beginning to institute new rules and regulations regarding this behavior. more...
- New book shows how boys lose friendships during their teens
During the course of childhood, individuals can make lasting friendships that stay with them for the duration of their lives. more...
- Programs aims to prevent preschoolers from developing bullying behaviors
Studies have shown that bullying can have many negative affects on individuals. For instance, bullies often have poor problem solving skills, low academic performance, negative attitudes and a lack of social skills. more...
- 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. more...
- New bill aims to change how sex education is taught in Nevada
A new bill proposed by Nevada Assemblyman David Bobzien aims to add guidelines on how sex education is taught in the classroom, news station KTVN reports. more...
- Ohio lawmakers enact a bill requiring schools to update bullying policies
Public awareness of bullying has increased in the past few years due to individuals committing suicide as a means to escape from the feelings associated with being repeatedly harassed. more...
- Arizona school system offers workshop designed to prevent bullying
Bullying and harassment are issues that school systems and parents are currently attempting to solve. more...
- CDC: Teen pregnancies rates have decreased
Teen pregnancy can damage a young person's life to the point where they need to depend on social services. It can also stunt their development and may lead to dropping out of school in order to support their baby. more...
- Summit aims to help troubled teens stand up to bullies
Many schools' bullying and harassment policies are under scrutiny after recent incidences involving the behavior ended with victims taking their own lives. more...
- California town finds fewer area teens are pregnant
Despite lower birth rates among teens, pregnancy among this age group still remains a problem. more...
- Some Florida students believe they do not receive sufficient sex education
A recent study from the University of North Florida's Brooke College of Health recently announced that teens in Baker County believe they do not receive adequate sex education, The Baker County Press reports. more...
- New Jersey school district begins anti-bullying campaign
Bullying has gained national prominence as a result of recent teens who committed suicide due to harassment from a peer. more...
- Program helps young girls voice their concerns
Washington and Lee University in Virginia recently announced that the Girl Talk program is helping female middle school students who have issue that concern their gender, according to the school's news site. more...
- Schools offer more education on teen dating violence
February marks National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, which many schools are celebrating by providing more education on this behavior to students. more...
- Teen pregnancies are prevalent in one Indiana county
Teen pregnancy can affect the lives of the adolescent, their infant and their family. more...
- Despite national numbers, one Virginia county experiences decreases in teen pregnancy
Teen pregnancy has increased in recent years. Many experts believe the lack of education or the casual attitude toward reproductive health may have contributed to the increase. more...
- County tackles teen pregnancy through website
According to a 2009 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 409,840 infants were born to teens between ages 15 and 19. more...
- Schools adopt anti-violence program
Teen dating violence occurs in nearly 25 percent of teens each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more...
- State drafts bill to harden its stance on bullying
Many states are beginning to crack down on bullies in school systems as part of an effort to curb violent behavior. Victims who are harassed often suffer from anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. more...
- One Atlanta county school district designates January as bully awareness month
DeKalb County, Atlanta school district officials recently voted to make January "bullying awareness month," reports CBS Atlanta. more...
- Pregnancies among teens in Tennessee are dropping
Teen pregnancies are continuing to decrease as part of a nationwide program sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more...
- Closing the "empathy gap" regarding kids who were bullied could be key to effective treatment
A study from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University found that individuals often fail to understand the consequences of trauma felt by those who are bullied. more...
- Lubbock health officials exploring social media options to educated teens about pregnancy
The Lubbock, Texas Health Board recently revealed that nearly 350 teens are pregnant in area schools, Fox 34 News reports. more...
- Parents are urged to talk to their teens during the holiday season
Officials from the University of Virginia say that with the holidays approaching, now is the time to talk to children about technology, specifically in regards to cyberbullying. more...
- Study: Individuals who abuse their siblings are at risk of also using violence toward their dating partner
A study from Boston University shows that teens who hit a sibling or peer are more likely exhibit the same behavior toward their dating partner, reports BU Today. more...
- Sexual activity among Pennsylvania youths is higher than the national average
Teen pregnancy remains high in Pennsylvania as some health officials claim that children of this generation feel they are immune to the consequences of this risky behavior, reports The Times-Tribune. more...
- School officials form task force to fight bullying
Massachusetts schools are banding together to form an anti-bullying task force focusing on how to change the culture in schools, reports Newbury Port News. more...
- Research shows nearly 3 out of 4 children in Minnesota say they were victims of bullying
Research from the University of Minnesota reveals that 74 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 15 say they know someone who was bullied, reports the Spring Valley Tribune. more...
- Study shows that cyberbullying is growing in Massachusetts
According to the 2010 Emerson Hospital Youth Risk Behavior Survey, nearly 17 percent of high school students reported being threatened. more...
- Cyberbullies more likely to target gay and lesbian teens, study shows
Research from Iowa State University reveals that 54 percent of gay, lesbian and transgender kids between the ages of 11 and 22 were victims of cyberbullying within three months of the study, reports the Denver Post. more...
- Teens are playing choking game to get high
The San Juan Island public schools are experiencing a game where students are choking each other to stop blood flow to the brain, reports San Juan Journal. more...
- Research shows that most bullying occurs in third grade
A recent survey from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program revealed that 17 percent of students report being bullied two to three times per month, reports the Washington Post. more...
- Research shows that girls are bullying others more often
Research from the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children reveals that girls are starting to bully other students at younger ages, reports delawareonline.com. more...
- Study reveals kids from violent neighborhoods refrain from making friends
Studies from the University of Chicago indicate that children from violent neighborhoods have trouble making friends at school. Many kids do not even use the word "friend," but rather refer to a close classmate as an associate, reported Miller-McCune.com. more...
- Study shows higher chance of violence in unsupervised teens
A recent study of Chicago neighborhoods shows that groups of unsupervised teens have an increased chance of violent behavior. more...
- Research suggests support systems at home and in school curb teen violence
Programs for troubled youth specializing in violence prevention might assist in decreasing aggression, studies show. more...
- Prevention program seeks to reduce bullying in schools
This week, a bullying prevention initiative was launched by several nonprofit organizations in the Northeast. more...