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Anti-Bullying Awareness Video
2011-05-26 00:00:00
The video embedded below is an anti-bullying awareness video from CinemaFirst Productions. It's only about a minute long, but it sends a deep message. Please share this with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. We need to spread the word! Video frame broken? Click here to play in a new window. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
2011-05-26 00:00:00
The video embedded below is an anti-bullying awareness video from CinemaFirst Productions. It's only about a minute long, but it sends a deep message. Please share this with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. We need to spread the word! Video frame broken? Click here to play in a new window. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
Short Bursts 5/24/2011: National and Regional Child Safety News
2011-05-24 00:00:00
Short Bursts: National and Regional Child Safety News Louisiana House Rejects Anti-Bullying Bill The Louisiana House of Representatives rejected House Bill 112, which would have expanded the state's schools anti-bullying law to ban bullying based on an explicit list of characteristics (race, gender, etc.). The most controversial items on the list were "gender identity" and "sexual orientation." Some activists believe opposition to this language led to the bill's defeat. Read more (includes video)... Footage on Camcorder Leads to Child Predator's Arrest Luis Andres Cardona (Source: themonitor.com) Luis Andres Cardona of Brownsville TX has been arrested and charged with molesting a young girl. Police were alerted when someone discovered footage of him in the act on an old camcorder. A search of his house uncovered further video evidence. The abuse allegedly began when the girl was 7 years old and lasted for more than two years. Cardona is charged with continuous child sexual abu
2011-05-24 00:00:00
Short Bursts: National and Regional Child Safety News Louisiana House Rejects Anti-Bullying Bill The Louisiana House of Representatives rejected House Bill 112, which would have expanded the state's schools anti-bullying law to ban bullying based on an explicit list of characteristics (race, gender, etc.). The most controversial items on the list were "gender identity" and "sexual orientation." Some activists believe opposition to this language led to the bill's defeat. Read more (includes video)... Footage on Camcorder Leads to Child Predator's Arrest Luis Andres Cardona (Source: themonitor.com) Luis Andres Cardona of Brownsville TX has been arrested and charged with molesting a young girl. Police were alerted when someone discovered footage of him in the act on an old camcorder. A search of his house uncovered further video evidence. The abuse allegedly began when the girl was 7 years old and lasted for more than two years. Cardona is charged with continuous child sexual abu
Plastic Surgery: Antidote for Bullying?
2011-05-21 00:00:00
As a parent, you'd do anything to protect your children from the negative effects of bullying. But would you make your child undergo plastic surgery? According to the CBS News report below, more and more parents are taking this option. If your child has some physical attribute that sets them apart from others, the thinking goes, that attribute will make them a target for bullies. Have a doctor "fix" that attribute, and bullying won't be a problem. Unfortunately, research shows bullies choose victims mostly due to perceived emotional weakness, with physical attributes being a secondary factor. In other words, if your child has the emotional make-up of a victim, they'll still be a victim after the surgery. They'll just be a more attractive victim. The notion that surgery is a fix for bullying not only shows appalling ignorance about bullying, but also demonstrates the shallow attitude that value lies in external appearance. It also exposes children to surgical risk for no compelling me
2011-05-21 00:00:00
As a parent, you'd do anything to protect your children from the negative effects of bullying. But would you make your child undergo plastic surgery? According to the CBS News report below, more and more parents are taking this option. If your child has some physical attribute that sets them apart from others, the thinking goes, that attribute will make them a target for bullies. Have a doctor "fix" that attribute, and bullying won't be a problem. Unfortunately, research shows bullies choose victims mostly due to perceived emotional weakness, with physical attributes being a secondary factor. In other words, if your child has the emotional make-up of a victim, they'll still be a victim after the surgery. They'll just be a more attractive victim. The notion that surgery is a fix for bullying not only shows appalling ignorance about bullying, but also demonstrates the shallow attitude that value lies in external appearance. It also exposes children to surgical risk for no compelling me
FBI Video on Cyber Safety
2011-05-19 00:00:00
The video embedded below is a public service announcement from the FBI regarding the dangers posed by on-line predators, how parents can keep their kids safe, and what the FBI is doing to combat predatory internet activity. Video frame broken? Click here to play in a new window. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
2011-05-19 00:00:00
The video embedded below is a public service announcement from the FBI regarding the dangers posed by on-line predators, how parents can keep their kids safe, and what the FBI is doing to combat predatory internet activity. Video frame broken? Click here to play in a new window. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
Short Bursts 5/17/2011: National and Regional Child Safety News
2011-05-17 00:00:00
Short Bursts: National and Regional Child Safety News Colorado Governor Signs Expanded Anti-Bullying Law CO Governor John Hickenlooper signed an anti-bullying bill into law on 5/13. The new law expands the definition of bullying to cover electronic activity (web, text, etc.) and creates a grant program so schools can improve their anti-bullying education programs. Read more (includes video)... Fourth Teacher Arrest Prompts Internal Review in Prince William David Blount (Source: wjla.com) Prince William County Schools will undergo an internal review following last Thursday's arrest of a middle school teacher. David Blount, 62, was charged with attempted indecent liberties by a custodian. He is the fourth Prince William teacher arrested in the last month. Read more... Internet Child Predator Sting Nets 22 in Florida G. Grammatas, one of 22 arrested (Source: wtsp.com) An on-line sting run in Polk County FL has resulted in the arrest of 22 alleged child predators. Investigators
2011-05-17 00:00:00
Short Bursts: National and Regional Child Safety News Colorado Governor Signs Expanded Anti-Bullying Law CO Governor John Hickenlooper signed an anti-bullying bill into law on 5/13. The new law expands the definition of bullying to cover electronic activity (web, text, etc.) and creates a grant program so schools can improve their anti-bullying education programs. Read more (includes video)... Fourth Teacher Arrest Prompts Internal Review in Prince William David Blount (Source: wjla.com) Prince William County Schools will undergo an internal review following last Thursday's arrest of a middle school teacher. David Blount, 62, was charged with attempted indecent liberties by a custodian. He is the fourth Prince William teacher arrested in the last month. Read more... Internet Child Predator Sting Nets 22 in Florida G. Grammatas, one of 22 arrested (Source: wtsp.com) An on-line sting run in Polk County FL has resulted in the arrest of 22 alleged child predators. Investigators
Recent Technical Issues Resolved
2011-05-14 10:28:00
On Thursday and Friday, there was some strange behavior at Child Safety Fredericksburg. Articles were appearing and disappearing, and changing order on the home page. Also, our RSS subscribers received multiple copies of some posts from earlier in the week. These problems were caused by serious technical issues with our blogging platform, Blogger, for much of Thursday and Friday. Since Blogger is actually hosted and maintained by Google, the issues were beyond our control. The issues should be resolved now. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks to our regular readers for sticking with us during the outage.
2011-05-14 10:28:00
On Thursday and Friday, there was some strange behavior at Child Safety Fredericksburg. Articles were appearing and disappearing, and changing order on the home page. Also, our RSS subscribers received multiple copies of some posts from earlier in the week. These problems were caused by serious technical issues with our blogging platform, Blogger, for much of Thursday and Friday. Since Blogger is actually hosted and maintained by Google, the issues were beyond our control. The issues should be resolved now. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks to our regular readers for sticking with us during the outage.
Fox News Report on Bullying
2011-05-14 00:00:00
The attached video is an interesting take on the bullying epidemic. According to the video, 13 percent of students in Minnesota public schools are bullied at least once per week. In actual numbers, that's around 100,000 children. One expert interviewed in the video claimed to have read research that showed the best defense against bullying came when other kids stood up for the victim. Please watch the attached video for further details. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Video frame broken? Click here to play in a new window. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
2011-05-14 00:00:00
The attached video is an interesting take on the bullying epidemic. According to the video, 13 percent of students in Minnesota public schools are bullied at least once per week. In actual numbers, that's around 100,000 children. One expert interviewed in the video claimed to have read research that showed the best defense against bullying came when other kids stood up for the victim. Please watch the attached video for further details. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Video frame broken? Click here to play in a new window. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
URGENT: NC Abduction Suspects Still On the Loose
2011-05-13 16:09:00
Earlier this week, we reported on a man and a woman who are suspects in two attempted child abductions in Surry County NC. As of today (5/13/2011), the suspects have yet to be caught. Surry County law enforcement is on alert, and thanks to news media reports and community activism there is a high level of public awareness. Unfortunately, in situations like this the predator(s) will simply pack up and move to another area. Since Surry County borders Virginia, there's a probability these people may head north into Virginia or south to Greensboro/Winston-Salem area to hide until the attention dies down. To our friends in North Carolina or southern Virginia, please watch the attached video, and pass the word. Click the image to watch the video in a new window. If the image doesn't display, click here. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction preventio
2011-05-13 16:09:00
Earlier this week, we reported on a man and a woman who are suspects in two attempted child abductions in Surry County NC. As of today (5/13/2011), the suspects have yet to be caught. Surry County law enforcement is on alert, and thanks to news media reports and community activism there is a high level of public awareness. Unfortunately, in situations like this the predator(s) will simply pack up and move to another area. Since Surry County borders Virginia, there's a probability these people may head north into Virginia or south to Greensboro/Winston-Salem area to hide until the attention dies down. To our friends in North Carolina or southern Virginia, please watch the attached video, and pass the word. Click the image to watch the video in a new window. If the image doesn't display, click here. This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction preventio
URGENT: Violent Sex Offender At Large
2011-05-13 15:39:00
Last night, wtop.com reported that Anthony Dellmore Norris, 27, of Leesburg has failed to re-register as a violent sex offender and appears to be evading authorities. Norris is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs about 225 pounds. He has been seen the Sterling area. His picture is below. If you see this man, please call the VA State Police ASAP at 703-771-2533. Anthony Dellmore Norris (Source: wtop.com) This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
2011-05-13 15:39:00
Last night, wtop.com reported that Anthony Dellmore Norris, 27, of Leesburg has failed to re-register as a violent sex offender and appears to be evading authorities. Norris is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs about 225 pounds. He has been seen the Sterling area. His picture is below. If you see this man, please call the VA State Police ASAP at 703-771-2533. Anthony Dellmore Norris (Source: wtop.com) This post is provided as a public service by Spotsylvania Martial Arts, Fredericksburg's Kidz 'N' Power affiliate. For more information about SMA's anti-bullying and abduction prevention training, check out their web site or call 540-891-9008.
Short Bursts 5/10/2011: National and Regional Child Safety News
2011-05-10 00:00:00
Short Bursts: National and Regional Child Safety News Developments in Earl Bradley Molestation Case Former Delaware pediatrician Earl Bradley, accused of molesting dozens of former patients, waived his right to a jury trial, and his defense team announced they will not argue Bradley was mentally ill when committing the acts he's accused of. This is expected to streamline the trial process. Read more... Minnesota Suicide Pact Blamed on Bullying L-R: Haylee Fentress, Paige Moravetz Source: abcnews.com Two 14-year-old girls in Minnesota hanged themselves in an alleged suicide pact their parents blamed on bullying at school. One girl, Haylee Fentress, had been bullied relentlessly. The other, her friend Paige Moravetz, had been suspended after getting in to a fight while defending Fentress. Read more... Bullying Legislation Status Report A new anti-bullying law has been enacted in Washington, and bills are under consideration in Michigan and Texas. Meanwhile, implementation
2011-05-10 00:00:00
Short Bursts: National and Regional Child Safety News Developments in Earl Bradley Molestation Case Former Delaware pediatrician Earl Bradley, accused of molesting dozens of former patients, waived his right to a jury trial, and his defense team announced they will not argue Bradley was mentally ill when committing the acts he's accused of. This is expected to streamline the trial process. Read more... Minnesota Suicide Pact Blamed on Bullying L-R: Haylee Fentress, Paige Moravetz Source: abcnews.com Two 14-year-old girls in Minnesota hanged themselves in an alleged suicide pact their parents blamed on bullying at school. One girl, Haylee Fentress, had been bullied relentlessly. The other, her friend Paige Moravetz, had been suspended after getting in to a fight while defending Fentress. Read more... Bullying Legislation Status Report A new anti-bullying law has been enacted in Washington, and bills are under consideration in Michigan and Texas. Meanwhile, implementation