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
Anti-bullying programs are gaining strength in public schools across the Kansas City metro.
The National Crime Prevention Council reports bullying in public schools has reached epic proportions.
We asked Kansas City residents to tell us about their experiences with school bullying. See their responses here.
Anti-bullying programs are gaining strength in public schools across the Kansas City metro.
Students rap about anti-bullying in their school.
Students read an anti-bully pledge.
NBC Action News is investigating how schools in local communities are addressing the issue of bullying, and we want you to share your thoughts.
Bullying in the News
Here's a rather unique approach to prevent the problem of bullying in schools.
“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.
Friends and family of suicide victim Seth Walsh say they'll launch a campaign against anti-gay bullying.
President Obama posted a video message telling victims they aren't alone.
A bullying prevention program is coming to Kansas.
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.
It’s an effort to stop bullying, break down barriers and teach tolerance to kids from different backgrounds and several local schools participate.
The school counselor at Kansas City's Foreign Language Academy collaborated with students to create a version of Monopoly that calls attention to 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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