Tuesday, November 2, 2010

DOD Takes Steps to Stop Bullying


By Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service


It can begin with a single, seemingly harmless act: a taunt at recess, a snub in the lunch room or a juicy piece of gossip posted to FaceBook or Twitter.

But each act, multiplied over time, can equate to some devastating consequences, including shattered self-esteem, depression, fear and, in the worst cases, suicide.

Bullying has dominated the headlines in recent months with the highest-profile cases splashed across front pages, bringing national attention to an issue once relegated to school halls and locker rooms. Several teens.....MORE

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