From Cartoon Network To LI Legal Workshop, Bullying Is Not Cool
May 26, 2010
(Great Neck, N.Y.)-The near epidemic incidence of school-related bullying and the tragic results that have occurred over the recent months is an alarming wake-up call to parents, educators, law enforcement and legislators.
Matrimonial attorney at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, PC, Lauren Chartan, summarizes the impact of such bullying by stating: “The tragic consequences of childhood bullying have captured the attention of our nation in recent months. We have, as a society, had to endure the truths about what children are capable of doing to each other.”
On June 4, 2010, The Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. will conduct a Legal Workshop for Mental Health professionals, school psychologists and administrators to address the dynamics of bullying, what steps may be taken to control it inside and out of the school, and specific case studies of bullying incidents. Discussion will include legal recourses available.
Bullying presents itself in many ways and levels of intensity. Without question, it is a destructive form of behavior that is not only hurtful emotionally, but can be life-threatening. In whatever form, it is clear that steps must be taken to neutralize and stamp out the power of the bully. Ms. Chartan has stated that “Something must be done to assist children, the adults charged with their care and their parents, to become empowered to recognize and stop this form of abuse.” In response to the pressing need for education and action, Betty Gross, from Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) will speak at the workshop about bully prevention programs for children, parents and professionals in the Long Island area.
The Legal Workshop for Mental Health professionals provided by The Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates is conducted annually for interdisciplinary professionals to provide insight about various legal issues which can help them assist their patients, students, and community. This year’s topics will also include negotiating custody & visitation agreements. Currently over 200 attendees are expected.
Our registration for this workshop has doubled over last year’s attendance because of the concern everyone has about this topic: politicians, teachers, parents, coaches and mental health professionals. Everyone is asking the same question, how can adults best help children to win the fight against bullying. The issue of bullying is even being addressed by the Cartoon Network, which is beginning a campaign in the fall to help combat bullying that is targeted to middle schoolers. It will address how bystanders can help by not staying silent.
The Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian and Associates was established in 1976 and is dedicated to serving Long Island, Queens and Metro New York clients and the community on legal matters that arise during the course of raising a family and growing a business. It is the firm’s purpose to help protect clients’ legal interests throughout the many phases of their family lives. This can include handling matrimonial or family law concerns, buying or selling a home, running a business, and estate planning. www.lawjaw.com
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It’s about time bullying became an issue on the networks. The Bully in ME by MG Villesca novel just came out as well. Hopefully the schools can now approach this issue that continues to litter our media headlines.
- Posted by: Jenny Luu