Berkeley, NJ|News|
Family Of Bullied Bayville Teen Sues District 1 Year After Her Death
A lawyer for the Kuch family said that the lawsuit seeks to hold the school district, officials and ex-superintendent accountable.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Menace Of Bullies
This is a confounding national crisis that many consider nothing short of murder. Children are killing themselves to avoid vicious harassment, much of it online. In a nationwide series of reports launched in 2018, Patch journalists tell stories of bullying and torment across the United States, and what schools and parents are doing to protect children and end this scourge. Series editor: Beth Dalbey | Have a tip or a story to share? Email bullies@patch.com
Smithtown, NY|News|
Smithtown Schools Didn't Stop Boy's Bullying 'Nightmare,' Lawsuit Says
One Smithtown mother said her son endured a 'living nightmare' of physical abuse, death threats, and homophobic taunts at school.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark HS Football Player Overcame Bullying, Stepped Up For Family
A high school football standout from Newark has earned a nomination for a prestigious “Heart of a Giant” award.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Speak Out On NJ Anti-Bullying Law At 2 State Hearings
Bullied students and their families are invited to testify before a task force studying how NJ's anti-bullying law is applied in real life.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Anti-Bullying Rally Set In Brick In Wake Of Attack On Boy
"Things have to change," says the father of a 13-year-old Brick boy who was attacked and humiliated by group of kids at Lake Riviera Park.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Group Of Teens Assaulted Boy, 13, At Park In Brick, Dad Alleges
The boy was touched inappropriately and humiliated, the father alleges; authorities are investigating the incident.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
$27M Settlement Reached In Child's Bullying Death At RivCo School
The settlement, the largest of its kind, was granted to the family of 13-year-old Diego Stolz, who was killed by bullies at school in 2019.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Northwestern Investigating 'Bullying' By Baseball Coach: Report
An internal investigation found "sufficient evidence" that Jim Foster "engaged in bullying and abusive behavior," according to reports.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Seminar Takes On The ‘Dark, Lizard-Brain Coldness’ Of Cyberbullying
No Bully hosts a free seminar to help educators understand the unique differences between face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Some MN Schools Use Classroom Play To Reduce Gun Violence, Bullying
HuddLUp comes to schools 20 years after a teen shooter implored educator Jerry Sparby “try to make sure other people don’t do what I did.”
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
New Anti-Bullying Policies Raise Concerns At Central Regional
The actions were applauded by parents, but many voiced fears about the effectiveness of the policies.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|News|
Forked River MMA Champ Launches Anti-Bullying Organization
Before Tom DeBlass was a champion MMA fighter and local gym owner, he was a bullied Central Regional student. Now, he's fighting back.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
'Adriana's Law' Needed To Keep Schools Safe, Berkeley Officials Say
Adriana's Law, named for Adriana Kuch, would impose legal consequences on anyone who films and shares an assault on a minor or student.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
What Comes Next For The Central Regional School District?
The death of Adriana Kuch and the response to it has led to many demanding change in the district. So what happens now?
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Bay Shore, NY|News|
LI College Student Publishes Anti-Bullying Children's Book
"We need to embrace each other’s differences in a world that includes all kinds of people from all walks of life."
Maureen Mullarkey, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Long History Of Bullying At Central Regional, Students Say
Dozens of students and parents shared stories of bullying stretching back decades after a student was attacked in school and took her life.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Ex-Central Super Still On Payroll After Bullying Scandal Resignation
At a lengthy school board meeting, it came out that the former superintendent was still being paid - raising concerns about his resignation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
'We Want Justice': Central Students Protest After Classmate's Death
Adriana Kuch, 14, took her own life after being bullied, family and friends say. Now, her peers are demanding justice and action.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
NJ Schools Wrestle With Discipline, Bullying Claims Post-COVID
Discipline and mental health issues are rising in schools. Districts are trying to address those while trying to assuage frustrated parents.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Death Of Bullied Utah Girl Draws Anger Over Suicides, Racism
School officials stood by as "Izzy" Tichenor, who was autistic and the only Black student in her class, was relentlessly bullied, mom says.
New London, CT|News|
Mother: School Did Little After Daughter Was Attacked, Harassed
Adriana Davis told cops her Bennie Dover Jackson student was assaulted twice, both recorded, but says schools have taken "almost no action."
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Accepting A TikTok Challenge Might Land Students In Jail
See where your child's school ranks when it comes to school violence.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Lessons About 9/11 Often Provoke Harassment Of Muslim Students
“Even if they’re joking around, they’ll say ‘terrorist’ and stuff like that,” one student said, adding, “That used to trigger me a lot.”
Austin, TX|News|
The Kids Are Sexting: How Anti-Helicopter Parent App Aims To Help
Austin, Texas, tech executive Sean Clifford’s Canopy app uses artificial intelligence to find harmful content before kids stumble on it.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Threats, Harassment After Fairfield Instagram Bracket Controversy
The students who created the list of girls' names used in the bracket — and their families — have been targeted, bullied and threatened.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Bracket Ranking Fairfield Teens On Instagram Under Investigation
"The students involved will be held accountable for their inappropriate actions," Fairfield school officials said in a message to parents.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Cincinnati, OH|News|
Parents Of Bullied 8-Year-Old Who Killed Himself Can Sue School
A panel of federal appeals court judges ruled the parents met a high U.S. Supreme Court threshold to sue Cincinnati Public Schools.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Allegations Of Abuse In Cal Soccer Program: Investigative Report
Both current and former players claim they were bullied and emotionally abused by the coach.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
The Reality Of Reality TV: The Good, The Bad, The Bullies
Experts suggest that watching reality TV can cause us to be more aggressive in life and relationships.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Could Anti-Bullying Push Put Trainer Out Of Work? She Hopes So.
Solution Team approach shows promise to end the cruel cycle of bullying — and put corporate trainers like Melissa Schulz out of business.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Unity Day Upstanders Talk Candidly To Adults: Stop Being Bullies
Nine young “upstanders” — kids who, armed with empathy, stand up to others who bully — say adults’ angry rhetoric sets a terrible example.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Lawyer: Teen Racially Bullied At Kettle Moraine Schools
Teenager was allegedly racially bullied over three years at middle and high school.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
‘Zoom Bombing’ Is A Pandemic Thing; It’s Also A Bullying Thing
From business and government meetings to children’s classrooms, a new form of cyberbullying is more than an unwelcome intrusion.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Mom Creates Nonprofit After Daughter Was Bullied
It Could Be Your Kid is a nonprofit with a mission to curb bullying through meaningful, relevant programming.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|News|
How Hicksville Elementary Schools Are Tackling The Bully Menace
Hicksville schools recently kicked off a new anti-bullying initiative. Patch spoke with the district about what that entails.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Reading, MA|News|
Family Frustrated By 'Systemic' Bullying Of Reading Teen
A family struggled for years to find relief for their son in Reading, even after he transferred out of the public school system.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Canton, OH|News|
When Coaches Bully: It Happens To Millions Of Youth Athletes
Three high school basketball stars ask a judge to let them finish the season at their transfer school after their former coach bullied them.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
'The Right Kid Hasn't Died Yet:' The Fight To Pass Mallory's Law
Dianne Grossman says a powerful lobby has halted the advancement of an anti-bullying law named for her late daughter.
Russ Crespolini, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Students Bullied Out Of Wilmington Middle School, Parents Say
In response to a Patch survey on bullying, one parent said the way her child's school handles bullying is a "joke."
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Anti-Bullying Laws Don’t Work; Prevention Programs Do: No Bully
Laws criminalizing bullying respond to growing frustration over the problem, but school-based prevention programs are better, No Bully says.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
