Bullycide in America: Moms speak out about the bullying/suicide connection - Paperback

by Brenda High (Author)

"Bullycide in America: Moms Speak Out About the Bullying/Suicide Connection" is a profound exploration of the tragic consequences of bullying in America's educational landscape and a heart-wrenching nexus of bullying and suicide through mothers' eyes. It unveils the delving deep into personal tales of loss and systemic failures. This poignant book calls for urgent action and is essential reading for parents, educators, and anyone committed to protecting our youth from this silent epidemic.

"Bullycide in America: Moms Speak Out About the Bullying/Suicide Connection" goes beyond the statistics to present the harrowing tales of real children who, feeling entrapped in insurmountable despair, saw suicide as their only escape. These deeply personal narratives come directly from the heartbroken mothers who endured the unbearable pain of losing their children to 'bullycide.' These stories are more than tales of personal anguish; they spotlight the systemic failures, societal biases, and glaring lapses in school policies and law enforcement, painting a picture of how the systems in place often inadvertently worsen the plight of the victims. The book serves as a powerful wake-up call, urging educational institutions, parents, and communities to urgently address and counteract bullying. It offers valuable resources and guidance for those navigating this traumatic issue, channeling the combined grief and outrage into actionable change. Far from being just a recounting of sorrow, this book stands as a resolute call to action, urging society to protect its most vulnerable and halt the silent epidemic of bullycide.

Don't just read-be moved to act.

Author Biography

On September 29, 1998, when her son Jared took his life, Brenda's life changed forever. As a result, Brenda testified to the Washington State House Education Committee on the subject of bullying, pushing for passage of an anti bullying law. It was signed into law in March 2002. Soon after, Brenda founded Bully Police USA, which reports on State Anti Bullying Laws and advocates for children who are bullied in school. Brenda is the webmaster of www.JaredStory.com www.BullyPolice.org and www.Bullycide.org She has consulted with media, television and lawmakers as well as telling Jared's story to educators, students and parents. Brenda has appeared as a guest on "Judge Alex" and told her story on "E! Investigates: Bullying." Brenda has spoken about Bullying, Depression, Suicide/Bullycide, healing from loss and numerous other subjects to many groups, organizations and conferences around the USA. To find out more about Brenda, a mom on a mission to stop school bullying, go to www.BrendaHigh.com.