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Teen’s suicide prompts schools to take on bullying
whoiscarol | April 28, 2010 at 08:49 pm
By MARTHA IRVINE,Associated Press
CADILLAC, Mich. (AP) – The parents of a Michigan teen who killed himself last year are taking on the topic of bullying in schools.
Tom and P.K. Harrison say a Michigan State Police investigation determined that their son Alex was harassed and ostracized before he died in February 2009.
Their story is resonating with students, especially when news of bullying-related suicide has become more common.
In one high-profile case in Massachusetts, several students have been charged in the death of a 15-year-old Irish girl.
The Harrisons have started a campaign called “See It. Hear It. Stop It.” It encourages students and teachers to report bullying.
Meanwhile, Michigan lawmakers are reconsidering a bill that would require schools to have anti-bullying policies.
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