~ in loving memory
“In Rehtaeh’s case we have a lot of unanswered questions and I don’t feel confident whatsoever that the current reviews that are taking place are going to answer these questions. They just don’t have the power to do that. My fear is that they’re going to produce a stack of paper and say, ‘Look, weRead more about Call for a Public Inquiry into Rehtaeh’s Case[…]
Trolls come in a variety of different sizes and shapes. Some are the hit and run types and will create a different username and profile for each attack while others are in it for the long haul and stick to a single profile. Trolls have been studied for awhile and the more thats learned aboutRead more about Anatomy of a Troll[…]
This was written by Leah Parsons. Dear Tormenters, You can hide behind the computer and make threats but I am not afraid of you and no I will not shut up. I stand for my daughter and I always will. Your attacks at my bad parenting do not hurt because I know what Rehtaeh andRead more about Dear Tormenters[…]
Distributing “intimate images” without prior consent ought to be illegal and carry a sentence of anywhere from six months to five years, says a new report that was expedited following the suicide of Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons in April. The report, received on Friday by newly minted Justice Minister Peter MacKay, makes nine recommendations,Read more about Government acts on cyberbullying[…]
WINDSOR — A Hants County mother concerned about bullying at her daughter’s school has organized a camp to help avoid the kind of tragic events said to have contributed to the death of Rehtaeh Parsons. Leanne Myles of Windsor was outraged by the 17-year-old’s death. Rehtaeh, a Cole Harbour student, attempted suicide in April andRead more about West Hants Girls CAMP Connect[…]
From the BULLY Project Facebook Page: On April, 17 year old Nova Scotia native Rehtaeh Parsons passed after taking her own life following an alleged rape by four teenage boys in 2011 and widespread circulation of a photo of the assault. With lots of public outrage and many questions still being asked, the Nova ScotianRead more about The Bully Project[…]
The Red Hood Project is a movement for consumer protection for children online and was founded following the death of Amanda Todd. The Project is bringing to light the dozens of media reports documenting “the increasing victimization of children by blackmail, rape, abduction and even murder.” All because the industry that allows children to useRead more about Red Hood Project[…]
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Their goal is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to Canadians. The Centre was established in April 1985 as Child Find Manitoba following the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Candace Derksen. Candace’s mother, Wilma,Read more about Canadian Centre for Child Protection[…]
I heard Adam’s story driving home today. He was the topic on a local news radio station. They were interviewing anti-bullying activist Greg Daborn from New Brunswick. Adam’s story is heartbreaking and I wish his family all the best in this struggle and hope he finds the strength to overcome this crime that is beingRead more about Adam’s Story[…]
Todd posted her video, My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm because it was her hope “to be an inspiration and to show that I can be strong.” Amanda’s death came just weeks after she had posted the video detailing her struggle with suicidal feelings and depression after being ostracized at school and tormented on Facebook when a stalker began distributing topless pictures of her online. Police are currently trying to pinpoint what may have caused the teenager to finally take her own life. Read more about Outing the trolls, bullies, and pedophiles …