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eNewsletter: Volume 29, Number 8 - August 2008
In This Issue
Editorial
Our Top Stories
- Violence by Teenage Girls: Is It Really an Epidemic?
- Teen Takes a Stand Against Bullying
- Taking Action: Changing Attitudes About Cyberbullying
McGruff Corner
Resources
The Power of Youth
Few would dispute me when I say that youth are our
most precious resource. They are the citizens of tomorrow, the future adults who will ensure that our schools are safe, our leaders honest and caring, and
our society civil.
Violence by Teenage Girls: Is It Really an Epidemic?
Recent media headlines are shouting that our teenage girls are in trouble. However, we may not be getting all the facts.
Teen Takes a Stand Against Bullying
A teenage girl decides enough is enough and takes the issue of bullying into her own hands.
Taking Action: Changing Attitudes About Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is dangerous and needs to be stopped. Some people are taking action by creating cyberbullying PSAs to help change the way young people communicate.
Text Message Tips Silently Solve Crimes in Boston
Despite the modern-day “stop snitching” culture, the Boston Police Department has found a way to increase the number of anonymous tips it gets from the public.
Summer of Safety With McGruff
On July 8, 2008, the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), 5th District Summer Day Camp celebrated McGruff’s 28th birthday at the Webb-Wheatley Elementary School with more than 150 children, along with police officers and summer camp counselors. The MPD’s McGruff specialist taught the group about what McGruff stands for and how he helps kids learn how to make good choices and make their neighborhoods safer. When McGruff arrived he was warmly welcomed by cheering voices calling his name and much applause! The children were delighted to pose on stage for photos with McGruff. They finished the day enjoying cake and ice cream. Each child was delighted to receive a McGruff coloring book and a small token from the MPD. Thank you McGruff and the Metropolitan Police Department for your efforts in making 2008 the best summer yet! —Deborah Boone
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This publication was made possible through Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 2008-DD-BX-K071 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Opinions are those of NCPC or cited sources and do not necessarily reflect U.S. Department of Justice policy or positions. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime.
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