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• Massachusetts bullying survey reveals troubling trends

  Approximately one-quarter of Massachusetts middle-schoolers have been bullied in school, according to a new report. more...

• Having a best friend keeps kids active, study reveals

  A new study in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise reveals that children who have a best friend can improve their levels of physical activity and overall health. more...

• Study: Bullied girls at greater risk for substance abuse than boys

  A new study shows that adolescent girls are more likely than boys to abuse substances due to bullying-related depression. more...

• Educators form club to help combat aggressive behavior among young girls

  Two teachers at an elementary school in Illinois are attempting to help young girls with peer relationship issues. more...

• Researchers and politicians take closer look at cyberbullying

  Digital forms of harassment - through technologies such as the Internet and text messaging - have gained national attention recently because of a string of student suicides in the U.S. more...

• New Jersey moves closer to historic anti-bullying measures

  The New Jersey Senate and Assembly recently passed legislation that, if signed by the governor, would enforce the strictest anti-bullying laws in the U.S. more...

• New website allows kids and parents to report bullying

  A provider of cybersecurity content had launched an online tool that helps children and parents report bullies. more...

• Georgia communities take steps to curb bullying in schools

  School officials and community members in Georgia are taking a stand against bullying in schools. more...