Media Bistro, August 6, 2012
"A new study of what types of tweets people are sending shows that some of us have a mean streak: there are over 100,000 insulting, teasing, and otherwise nasty tweets sent on the network every week.
Bullying is a problem for many children on the school yard, and it’s crept into their digital worlds as well.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison created a computer program to analyse tweets for their content and sentiment in order to determine how many of them were bully-related." Read More
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Anti-bullying ads on TV, online will urge parents not to let kids be bystanders
The Washington Post (Washington D.C.) August 6, 2012
"Parents are urged to teach their kids to speak up if they witness school bullying in new ads that target an issue that top Obama administration officials vow to make a national priority.
A long-term campaign featuring television, print and web ads was unveiled Monday and will start running in October. The campaign is a joint effort by the Ad Council, a nonprofit that distributes public service announcements, and the Free to Be Foundation, a group that includes entertainers Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda and Mel Brooks." Read More
"Parents are urged to teach their kids to speak up if they witness school bullying in new ads that target an issue that top Obama administration officials vow to make a national priority.
A long-term campaign featuring television, print and web ads was unveiled Monday and will start running in October. The campaign is a joint effort by the Ad Council, a nonprofit that distributes public service announcements, and the Free to Be Foundation, a group that includes entertainers Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda and Mel Brooks." Read More
The 2012 Civil Rights and Anti-Bullying Leadership Summit
Connecticut Plus (Hartford, CT) August 6, 2012
"The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) invites the public to attend the 2012 Civil Rights and Anti-Bullying Leadership Summit on August 9, 2012. The event will take place from 1pm-5pm on the second floor of the Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT.
Connecticut students, parents, school administrators, and members of various organizations from around the state will meet at the legislative office building to discuss the effects of bullying, its consequences, and our civil rights and responsibilities as members of the state’s workforce and education system. Participating in this event will be enlightened speakers from the Connecticut Department of Education, the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities’ Legal Division, and the United States Department of Justice. Those attending the summit will also hear first-hand accounts of bullying from effected parents and students." Read More
"The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) invites the public to attend the 2012 Civil Rights and Anti-Bullying Leadership Summit on August 9, 2012. The event will take place from 1pm-5pm on the second floor of the Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT.
Connecticut students, parents, school administrators, and members of various organizations from around the state will meet at the legislative office building to discuss the effects of bullying, its consequences, and our civil rights and responsibilities as members of the state’s workforce and education system. Participating in this event will be enlightened speakers from the Connecticut Department of Education, the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities’ Legal Division, and the United States Department of Justice. Those attending the summit will also hear first-hand accounts of bullying from effected parents and students." Read More
Monday, August 6, 2012
The Partnership at Drugfree.org Announces New Partners in National Medicine Abuse Action Campaign
PR Newswire (New York, NY) July 31, 2012
"'The Medicine Abuse Project' Will Prevent Half a Million Teens from Abusing Medicine in Five Years.
The Partnership at Drugfree.org, announces that Abbott Laboratories, Purdue Pharma, A&E, Horizon Media, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Aetna and Pfizer have joined with inaugural partners Mallinkrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien, Cardinal Health and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) for "The Medicine Abuse Project," a multi-year effort to raise awareness and curb the abuse of medicine. The Medicine Abuse Project will launch the week of September 23-29, 2012." Read More
"'The Medicine Abuse Project' Will Prevent Half a Million Teens from Abusing Medicine in Five Years.
The Partnership at Drugfree.org, announces that Abbott Laboratories, Purdue Pharma, A&E, Horizon Media, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Aetna and Pfizer have joined with inaugural partners Mallinkrodt, the pharmaceuticals business of Covidien, Cardinal Health and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) for "The Medicine Abuse Project," a multi-year effort to raise awareness and curb the abuse of medicine. The Medicine Abuse Project will launch the week of September 23-29, 2012." Read More
New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg Addresses State Mentoring Partnerships
Mentor (New York, NY) July 31, 2012
"Underscoring the importance of mentoring, the nation's largest city's mayor addressed State Mentoring Partnerships assembled at the 2012 States Caucus meeting at Viacom's headquarters in Times Square. Introduced by MENTOR’s President and Chief Executive Officer David Shapiro as the 'Mentoring Mayor,' Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke about the critical impact of myriad mentoring initiatives throughout the city of New York." Read More
"Underscoring the importance of mentoring, the nation's largest city's mayor addressed State Mentoring Partnerships assembled at the 2012 States Caucus meeting at Viacom's headquarters in Times Square. Introduced by MENTOR’s President and Chief Executive Officer David Shapiro as the 'Mentoring Mayor,' Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke about the critical impact of myriad mentoring initiatives throughout the city of New York." Read More
Hartford police continue efforts to curb underage drinking at concerts
WFSB Channel 3 News (Hartford, CT) August 4, 2012
"Hartford police are continuing efforts to cut down on the amount of underage drinking during concerts the Comcast Theatre.
Officers made seven custodial arrests during a Thursday OAR concert for offenses ranging from breach of peace to interfering with an officer. One person was charged with assault on an officer.
Hartford police has taken a zero tolerance policy, and has successfully diminished the amount of underage drinkers during concerts.
In July, Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra and Police Chief Rovella announced the City of Hartford and Hartford Police Department were instituting a zero tolerance policy with regard to underage drinking at and around the Comcast Theater venue, beginning with the Jason Aldean concert." Read More
"Hartford police are continuing efforts to cut down on the amount of underage drinking during concerts the Comcast Theatre.
Officers made seven custodial arrests during a Thursday OAR concert for offenses ranging from breach of peace to interfering with an officer. One person was charged with assault on an officer.
Hartford police has taken a zero tolerance policy, and has successfully diminished the amount of underage drinkers during concerts.
In July, Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra and Police Chief Rovella announced the City of Hartford and Hartford Police Department were instituting a zero tolerance policy with regard to underage drinking at and around the Comcast Theater venue, beginning with the Jason Aldean concert." Read More
Sears To Host "Super Back-to-School Saturday"
PR Newswire (Los Angeles, CA) August 6, 2012
"In an important initiative to help stop bullying, Sears is excited to announce its 'Super Back-to-School Saturday' event on August 11, 2012. On this day only, Sears will donate up to $70,000 of all apparel, footwear and fine jewelry purchases made using a downloadable 15 percent off savings pass, both in-store and online. Donations will directly benefit charities affiliated with Sears' Team Up to Stop Bullying, an initiative designed to bring solutions quickly and effectively to victims, families, educators and communities. 'Bullying is an extremely relevant and long-standing issue nationwide. Sears is eager to make a difference for those who are impacted, and through Team Up to Stop Bullying we provide the resources to create solutions' said Lana Krauter, senior vice president and president, Sears Apparel." Read More
"In an important initiative to help stop bullying, Sears is excited to announce its 'Super Back-to-School Saturday' event on August 11, 2012. On this day only, Sears will donate up to $70,000 of all apparel, footwear and fine jewelry purchases made using a downloadable 15 percent off savings pass, both in-store and online. Donations will directly benefit charities affiliated with Sears' Team Up to Stop Bullying, an initiative designed to bring solutions quickly and effectively to victims, families, educators and communities. 'Bullying is an extremely relevant and long-standing issue nationwide. Sears is eager to make a difference for those who are impacted, and through Team Up to Stop Bullying we provide the resources to create solutions' said Lana Krauter, senior vice president and president, Sears Apparel." Read More
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