An Anti-Bullying Fundraiser
According to News 12 of the Bronx, yesterday, there was a fundraiser held for the New York Arts Foundation in honor of Amanda Cummings. Tragically, Amanda Cummings’ life ended at the tender age of 15, when she stepped in front of a bus and died last year. It has been found that the endless harassments and other acts of bullying drove this young girl to her death.
Another victim, Jamie Issac, 17 years old, decided to empower herself and take a stand against bullying. Jamie’s vision is simple. She wants to be the voice for all victims of bullying who do not have a voice. Jamie is a survivor of over 6 years of intense bullying. Jamie helped write and pass the Suffolk County Cyber-Bullying Law and is currently working with Nassau County legislator Kevan Abrahams to help write and pass the same law in Nassau. Jamie is also working with State Senator Jeff Klein on the passing of the NYS Cyber-Bullying Law that will hold a punishment of 15 years in prison if convicted of Cyber-Bullying someone to death. Her courageous effort and determination to get a stricter law passed against bullying is inspiring.
What does the new state law require?
The new state law requires schools to report bullying and cyberbullying to police whether it happens on school grounds or off campus.
When is the law put into effect?
The state law is effective starting July 1, 2013.
We are definitely taking one big step for humankind. There needs to be an end to all this madness. I see this as being a great first step.
It's so tragic that young kids feel there is no way out but to end their lives and so avoidable and unnecessary! Hopefully this new state law will help put an end to it all!
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