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The Isambard Community School in Swindon, UK is working toward an anti-bullying accreditation, and aims to complete the first phase of the award in early 2012.

The accreditation involves immediately addressing any concerns students have regarding bullying. Updates on the school’s progress will be available on its website.

Read more: UK School Aims to Earn Anti-Bullying Accreditation…

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The state of Wyoming released a survey indicating that over half of its middle school students have been bullied on school grounds in 2011, and that a quarter of them admitted to bullying other students. Findings also revealed that more female students reported being bullied than male students.

Read more: Wyoming Students Report Increase in Bullying…

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S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe, was introduced in Congress on December 16  by Senator Thomas Harkin (D-IA).

This bill is intended to protect students from harmful and life-threatening seclusion and restraint practices. It was previously introduced as HR 4247 and HR 1381.

Read more: Bill S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe, Introduced in Congress…

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A new website, reportbullyingiowa.com, was just launched by the Eychaner Foundation in Iowa, allowing students to fill out a form to report incidents of bullying.

Once completed, the form is sent to the appropriate person in the student’s school district by email and postal mail.

Read more: Iowa Foundation Launches Anti-Bullying Website…

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Jennifer Allen, mother of a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, has filmed a documentary, “Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-Aged Children Diagnosed With High-Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome,” a 68-minute video designed to help families who may be struggling with the reality of their children’s diagnoses.

Read more: Mother Creates Documentary About Asperger’s…

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Read the latest addition to the CPI article library, “Autistic and Seeking a Place in the Adult World,” which examines the difficulties a person with autism has entering into an adult-life setting.

Read more: New Addition to the CPI Article Library: Autistic and Seeking a Place in the Adult World…

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A new website, When Dementia Is in the House, provides support for children ages 12-19 who are living with someone who has dementia. The website offers advice from other kids, downloadable resources, and more.

Read more: Website Designed for Children Affected by Early-Onset Dementia…

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