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Bullies are terrorizing your children and it’s happening every single day. Experts say this is not the same bullying you dealt with when you were in school.

 

This new, vicious form is leading to fights, depression and even suicide. With the added pressure of social media, it can last well beyond the school day, following your children home.

 

NBC Action News is taking a look at how schools are dealing with this disturbing trend and we will reveal the 5 signs that can tell you if your child is being bullied.

 

Please take a moment to fill out the survey below and watch our story (originally aired Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at 10 p.m.) You can also see the results of our survey to see where viewers have identified the most severe cases of bullying.

Bullying in KC Stories


  1. Bullies beware at local public schools

    Bullies beware at local public schools

    Anti-bullying programs are gaining strength in public schools across the Kansas City metro.

  2. One school's 5 lessons to stop bullying

    One school's 5 lessons to stop bullying

    The National Crime Prevention Council reports bullying in public schools has reached epic proportions.

  3. View our bullying in KC survey results

    View our bullying in KC survey results

    We asked Kansas City residents to tell us about their experiences with school bullying. See their responses here.

    • SURVEY: Is there bullying at your school

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      Bullying in the News


      1. Dog named Wally prevents bullying

        Dog named Wally prevents bullying

        Here's a rather unique approach to prevent the problem of bullying in schools.

      2. Middle school launches "Challenge Day"

        Middle school launches "Challenge Day"

        “Be the change in the world you wish to see” that famous quote from Mahatma Gandhi is the motto for a program launched at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School.

      3. Suicide sparks anti-bullying movement

        Suicide sparks anti-bullying movement

        Friends and family of suicide victim Seth Walsh say they'll launch a campaign against anti-gay bullying.

      4. Obama joins anti-bullying campaign

        Obama joins anti-bullying campaign

        President Obama posted a video message telling victims they aren't alone.

      5. Anti-bullying program comes to Kansas

        Anti-bullying program comes to Kansas

        A bullying prevention program is coming to Kansas.

         


        1. Mother says son is target for bullies

          Mother says son is target for bullies

          An Olathe mother said her son is a target for bullying. She said she has had several meetings with school officials but nothing has changed for her son.

        2. 'Mix It Up' aims to teach kids tolerance

          'Mix It Up' aims to teach kids tolerance

          It’s an effort to stop bullying, break down barriers and teach tolerance to kids from different backgrounds and several local schools participate.

        3. School fights bullying with Monopoly

          School fights bullying with Monopoly

          The school counselor at Kansas City's Foreign Language Academy collaborated with students to create a version of Monopoly that calls attention to bullying.

        4. Kansas school board discusses bullying

          Kansas school board discusses bullying

          On Tuesday, the Kansas Board of Education heard stories of students who are bullied in school. The board is now considering anti-bullying recommendations.

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