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Carson City Councilman Introduces Anti-Bullying Ordinance

Published on Thursday, 08 May 2014 05:37

Carson City Councilman Mike Gipson joined the South Bay-based suicide prevention organization, Kevin’s Cause, and a host of community supporters on  Saturday to announce an anti-bullying ordinance seeking criminal prosecution for those who bully school-age children.

 The announcement was made during an anti-bullying summit, “Together We Stand, Let’s Take a Hand and Stop Bullying,” hosted by Kevin’s Cause’s to stem the tide of bullying incidents that in some cases end in tragedy.

 Stating that the punishment for bullying and cyberbullying is just not enough to deter those who regularly target school-age children, Gipson, joined by Mayor Jim Dear and members of the city’s Human Relations Commission, said bullying of any form must stop.

 While bullying and cyberbullying are often underreported and become a significant safety problem for those who are bullied, and in some cases, those who bully, the acts have become a serious and widespread problem that generally occurs in cities and states nationwide. Federal data indicates that 28% of students in grades 6-12 are victims.

Suicide has been identified by the Center for Disease Control as the third leading cause of death in teenagers and victims of bullying and cyberbullying are statistically more likely to have suicide ideation and suicide attempts.



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Note:  Kevin's Cause aims to raise awareness of suicide in ALL Communities.  We are reaching out to Everyone because Suicide does not Discriminate. 



The Compton Bulletin

"Suicide awareness group launches website"

The Compton City Council formally recognizes Kevin's Cause Suicide Prevention and Awareness, a nonprofit launched by Compton native Wanda Jackson, second from right, earlier this year to help raise awareness about suicide within the Black community, during the Tuesday, Sept. 21, city council meeting. Jackson named the organization after her late son, who took his own life in 2008. She noted during the presentation that suicide is among the leading causes of death among African-American males. Others pictured are, from left, Councilwoman Yvonne Arceneaux, Councilwoman Barbara Calhoun, Deborah Hill, Councilwoman Lillie Dobson, Shaunda Hill, Councilman Dr. Willie O. Jones and, at far right, Mayor Eric J. Perrodin. For additional information on Kevin's Cause, visit www.kevinscause.org. —Photos by Shon Smith of D'Angelo's Photos

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