Bullying
Aggressive behavior towards others
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In Depth | Teens talk bullying and phones in schools
WRAL talked with students to get better sense of the state of schools. They had mixed thoughts on cell phone policies and efforts to curb bullying.
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How Gamergate foreshadowed the toxic hellscape that the internet has now become
Hate speech proliferates in online spaces. Algorithms designed to maximize user engagement amplify divisive content that inevitably leaves us outraged. Disinformation and misinformation spread on social media at rates seemingly impossible to contain.
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Johnston County schools could change how bullying is defined within policy
Tuesday's vote could remove sexual orientation from being covered under the Johnston County Public Schools district policy.
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Johnston school board pauses on change to bullying, harassment policies
For the second time in a week, Johnston County Public Schools leaders on Thursday paused a conversation about excluding LGBTQIA+ language from the district's bullying policy.
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Tackle new school year worries with routine
"Going back to school brings a lot of new experiences all at once, so it's very understandable for kids and parents to feel worried about the transition," says UNC Health psychologist Samantha Pflum, PhD.
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Bullying: How to spot the signs and support your child
Stop bullying in its tracks! Equip yourself with practical tips and guidance on how to intervene and support your child when they are being bullied.
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World Anti-Bullying Forum shines a light on children's advocates in Raleigh
Addressing bullying is a full-time job, and for three days those attending the World Anti-Bullying Forum will have resources to help them bring awareness to bullying.
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Bullying: How to spot the signs and what to do
Bullying can be physical, verbal or take place online, via social media networks or direct messaging.
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Wake schools revises bullying and harassment policy
Board members say they plan even more changes later
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Johnston County girl bullied for the color of her skin invited to light the Pittsboro Christmas tree
11-year-old Dalaya Hooper is feeling all the love and support this weekend.
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Parents speak with school leaders after 11-year-old daughter gets bullied for her skin color
A young girl says classmates have been making fun of her because of the color of her skin. After the heartbreak of bullying, 11-year-old Dalaya Hooper is now getting support and compliments from people across the country on social media.
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Johnston Co. parents speak with school administrators after 11-year-old daughter bullied over her skin color
A young girl says classmates have been making fun of her because of the color of her skin.
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Wake County Public Schools tackles bullying policies
The biggest problem the school system is facing is cyberbullying, which happens off campus, making it difficult for school leaders to take action.
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Exploring the links between cyberbullying and youth suicide
The internet, various social media apps, and smartphones have taken bullying to a level that is almost impossible to monitor or manage.
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Kryptonite for bullies
Like kryptonite is to Superman, peer support is to bullies. It minimizes their power!
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Family speaks out against bullying after 14-year-old takes his own life
A Wendell Middle School student died Tuesday by suicide, family members told WRAL News.
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Family says eighth grader died by suicide, suffered from bullying
A Wendell Middle School student died Tuesday by suicide, family members told WRAL News. Austin Pendergrass was an eighth-grade student at the school. He was 13.
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Wendell Middle student known as 'amazing little boy' died by suicide, family says
Austin Pendergrass was an eighth-grade student at the school. He was 13.
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Caught on camera: 14-year-old victimized in 'very disturbing' school bullying incident
An act of school bullying described as 'very disturbing' was caught on camera Friday at a small, rural school in the town of Conway. Now a mother is afraid to send her 14-year-old back to Conway Middle School.
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'That's my baby:' Mother sees 14-year-old son being bullied on camera
An act of school bullying described as 'very disturbing' was caught on camera Friday at small, rural school in the town of Conway. Three students appear to have her son cornered in a restroom. One student in particular appears to try to kiss the victim before shoving him around, grabbing him by the shirt, pushing him up against a wall.
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Video shows mom cursing, threatening students on Johnston school bus
A Johnston County mother who threatened alleged bullies on her daughter's school bus is now facing criminal charges for her actions.
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NC mother says bully has not yet been punished after daughter assaulted on bus
A Mount Holly couple is demanding Gaston County Schools change its bullying policy after they said cell phone video showed a student slapping and pulling the hair of their fifth-grade daughter, who has special needs, on a school bus.
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Once bullied, Wake seventh-grader writes book about overcoming challenges
Many people learn at an early age that life can be tough - peer pressure, grade pressure, bullies, self-image, acceptance.
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SPCA of Wake to host free virtual violence and bullying prevention program for kids
The SPCA of Wake County will be offering free online bullying prevention classes for kids in third, fourth and fifth grades starting next week.
