B is for Bullying: What Can Phoebe Prince’s Shocking Death Teach Us?

CBS News – Jennifer Ashton – ‎1 hour ago‎

The extreme tragedy of Phoebe Prince’s case captured headlines, but unfortunately bullying is practically an every day event in American schools. …

Teen Charged in Phoebe Prince Bullying Case is Arrested Again abc40

Phoebe Prince was bullied in Ireland too Irish Central

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Teen Bullying Can Be Red Flag for Depression

ABC News – Beth J. Harpaz – ‎Apr 19, 2010‎

In another case, a teenager named Alexis Pilkington killed herself in March in West Islip, NY, and nasty comments about her were posted online even after …
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In wake of Phoebe Prince case in Massachusetts, families across US fear …

New York Daily News – Gina Salamone, Nicole Lyn Pesce – ‎Mar 31, 2010‎

“Bullying and cyber-bullying are becoming more violent and more sexualized every day.” West Islip parents Ed and Cathy Bell say their teenage daughter, …
 
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Anti-bullying legislation stalls in NY

Elmira Star-Gazette – Julia Hunter – ‎Apr 18, 2010‎

Another case made news when West Islip teenager Alexis Pilkington committed suicide March 21. She was subjected to vicious cyber-bullying before her death. …
 
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Obese Kids More Likely To Be Bullied

Obese children in grades 3 through 6 are more likely to be bullied than children of a normal weight, according to a new study.

The suicide of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince earlier this year has helped raise awareness among parents and teachers of the psychological impact of bullying on teens. Now, a new study that examines bullying at a younger age identifies overweight children as the primary target.

Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed 821 children ages 8 to 11. In the third grade, 15 percent of the children were overweight and 17 percent were considered obese. A quarter of the 821 students admitted to being bullied; however, 45 percent of their mothers reported that their child had been bullied for his or her weight. The study included responses from children, parents and teachers.