Valpo council urged to support anti-bullying efforts

VALPARAISO | In the battle against bullies, a growing number of people are getting involved, ranging from the U.S. Army to a Valparaiso middle school student.

Bullying is everywhere, needs to be stopped

Bullying is everywhere and being done to young and old. Innocent people are being falsely accused. Their reputation, life and freedom are being taken away by these vicious lying people.

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'Blind Side' actor is bringing anti-bullying tour to Portage

PORTAGE | Quinton Aaron, best known for his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side," will appear from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Quaker Steak & Lube.

Griffith Public Schools, students settle lawsuit relating to Facebook comments

HAMMOND | Griffith Public Schools reached a settlement with three girls who were expelled after making Facebook comments discussing killing several classmates and teachers, according to federal court documents filed Monday.

Noelani Howland: Nobody wins with bullying

HOBART | I've been thinking a lot about what to do for a story and I thought bullying would be great topic.

Illinois students combat bullying

FREEPORT, Ill. | Dressed in trench coats, Freeport High School students created a flash mob to deliver a strong message at Lincoln Mall in Freeport.

Illinois students combat bullying

Students in Freeport High School's broadcast class pose at the end of a practice for a flash mob routine advocating against bullying in school at Lincoln Mall in Freeport, Ill. The students hope to make a difference by making a video to address the problem of bullying. The video will be show…

Standing up to bullying

There are measures parents and caregivers can take to help identify the signs of bullying and the anxiety it can induce so they can help their children manage through this difficult situation.

American Idol star says confidence key to stop bullying

Devyn Rush, best known as "the singing waitress" from season 10 of American Idol, is leading a campaign to help youth stop that voice in their head that tells them they are "not good enough."

American Idol star says confidence key to stop bullying

Devyn Rush, best known as "the singing waitress" from season 10 of American Idol, is leading a campaign to help youth stop that voice in their head that tells them they are "not good enough."

American Idol star says confidence key to stop bullying

Devyn Rush, best known as "the singing waitress" from season 10 of American Idol, is leading a campaign to help youth stop that voice in their head that tells them they are "not good enough."

American Idol star says confidence key to stop bullying

Devyn Rush, best known as "the singing waitress" from season 10 of American Idol, is leading a campaign to help youth stop that voice in their head that tells them they are "not good enough."

Schools continue to grapple with bullying

Despite programs in place, and teachers and administrators on high alert, it seems a small number of students continue to pick on others — in person and through the Internet.

School officials: Griffith students' Facebook comments posed a 'true threat'

HAMMOND | Three Griffith Middle School girls' Facebook comments about killing several classmates and teachers were not jokes, the school district said in federal court documents filed Tuesday.

'Bully' puts bullying in perspective

The personal, intimate account of bullying and the resulting repercussions are what could make the movie a successful tool in combating bullying in schools.

Mother: 10-year-old daughter fled undetected from S'ville school because of bullies

SCHERERVILLE | Lake Central School Corp. officials said Monday they will investigate how and why a 10-year-old student walked away from Grimmer Middle School undetected about 1 p.m. Friday.

Children need to learn their actions have consequences

I am glad Griffith Middle School follows no tolerance to bullying, harassing or intimidating. I am disappointed to see the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing Griffith Public School in regard to the three girls expelled for sarcastic humor on Facebook.

Tri-Creek releases statement on bullying issues

LOWELL | Tri-Creek school officials released a statement Tuesday regarding bullying issues in the district.

Tri-Creek putting programs, people in place to deal with bullies

Dear Mommy, I don't like school anymore. Please pull me out and put me in home school. I can't think right. I'm so scared. I'm uncomfortable here. I'll do anything not to have to come back here.