1. P UBLIC S ERVICE A NNOUNCEMENT B Y A NDI S. & P IA C.

2. Phoebe Prince was a 15 year old girl from Massachusetts who was raised in Ireland. She was a victim of endless bullying.

5. On January 14 th, 2010, she committed suicide because she couldn’t take anymore.

6. There were 6 teenagers who were involved with the bullying. 4 of 6 were sent to jail because of violation of civil rights and statutory rape. They thought they were being harmless.

7. Michigan is the 48 th state to make an anti- bullying law. Kevin Epling of East Lansing, who made an anti-bullying law in Michigan his crusade after his son's suicide in 2002, said, “The bill is a firm foundation for the start of anti-bullying programs in schools.”

8. An bullying law is the first step to succeeding in a way to stop bullying forever. There are more things you can do.

9. Don’t be a victim, bystander, or bully. Be the whistleblower.

10. Bullying maybe funny or just a joke to you but as a victim it is harmful. Click the star for some websites that may help if you are a victim. Pacer Kids Stop Bullying Now Bully Free Kids International Bullying Prevention

11. If you are being bullied, or you know someone who is, call the national bullying hotline: 1-800-TALK (8255)

12. Tell a trusted adult, like your parents, legal guardians, a teacher, or school counselor. Tell someone who can help make a difference to end the conflict.

13. One small person can make a BIG difference.

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