Bullying: Scared at School

BULLYING: SCARED AT SCHOOL

Bullying has become an increasing concern for students, parents and teachers.6 News takes a look at the problem in East Tennessee and Kentucky and what educators and community members are doing to make it better.

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Experts say bullying is a growing, complex problem which requires community action
Experts say bullying is a growing, complex problem which requires community action
Kids are being terrorized in school, on the bus, even in their own homes by bullies. Teenagers committing suicides and juveniles committing adult crimes that could land them behind bars seem to be on the rise.More >>
Bullying prevention program helps Talbott Elementary students
Bullying prevention program helps Talbott Elementary students
Talbott Elementary in Jefferson County is using a new bullying prevention program to help their students.
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White Pine middle schoolers hold meeting on bullying prevention
White Pine middle schoolers hold meeting on bullying prevention
Meetings with the White Pine seventh graders start each week by sharing something fun. Ice breakers they call it.More >>
Fulton High School librarian discusses bullying-prevention program
Fulton High School librarian discusses bullying-prevention program
6 News spoke with Karen Brinks, a librarian at Fulton High School, about a bullying-prevention program she runs at Knox County High Schools.More >>
East Tennessee non-profits help schools battle bullying
East Tennessee non-profits help schools battle bullying
Bullying is no longer just a school problem, and experts say schools need lots of help dealing with the damaging and long lasting effects it can have on children.More >>

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Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing on an elementary school.More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >>
Sevierville takes steps to increase amusement tax
Sevierville takes steps to increase amusement tax
The city of Sevierville took another step towards increasing the amusement tax on Monday.More >>
The city of Sevierville took another step towards increasing the amusement tax on Monday.More >>
How you can help the Oklahoma tornado victims through Red Cross
How you can help the Oklahoma tornado victims through Red Cross
If you want to help the Oklahoma tornado victims, the Red Cross is accepting donations. You can also text "Red Cross" to 90999.More >>
If you want to help the Oklahoma tornado victims, the Red Cross is accepting donations. You can also text "Red Cross" to 90999.More >>
Knoxville forms program to make community breastfeeding friendly
Knoxville forms program to make community breastfeeding friendly
Knoxville is launching a new effort to make breastfeeding mothers feel welcome.More >>
Knoxville is launching a new effort to make breastfeeding mothers feel welcome.More >>
Camp Creek tornado survivors reflect on their road to recovery
Camp Creek tornado survivors reflect on their road to recovery
By MONA NAIR 6 News Reporter CAMP CREEK (WATE) – It's been two years since a deadly tornado hit the Camp Creek community in Greene County. Despite the time that's passed, when you look at the landscape,More >>
It's been two years since a deadly tornado hit the Camp Creek community in Greene County.More >>
Minors sold for sex on website frequented by prostitutes
Minors sold for sex on website frequented by prostitutes
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation backpage.com is causing problems across the state, not only for promoting prostitution but for the commercial sexual exploitation of our children.More >>
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation backpage.com is causing problems across the state, not only for promoting prostitution but for the commercial sexual exploitation of our children.More >>
Officials find Cocke County man wanted for sexual assault
Officials find Cocke County man wanted for sexual assault
Deputies are continuing to search for an armed suspect in a sexual assault after he evaded arrest early Monday morning in Cocke County.More >>
Deputies are continuing to search for an armed suspect in a sexual assault after he evaded arrest early Monday morning in Cocke County.More >>
Crossville neighborhood demanding rat infested home be demolished
Crossville neighborhood demanding rat infested home be demolished
By ALEXIS ZOTOS 6 News Reporter CROSSVILLE (WATE) – After years of dealing with an abandoned home infested with rats, a Crossville neighborhood may finally be getting help. Glenn Breeden lives just feetMore >>
After years of dealing with an abandoned home infested with rats, a Crossville neighborhood may finally be getting help.More >>
Pediatrician says DCS challenges medical opinions
Pediatrician says DCS challenges medical opinions
A Spring Hill pediatrician says she has some sympathy as the Tennessee Department of Children's Services tries to sort through claims about children's welfare.More >>
A Spring Hill pediatrician says she has some sympathy as the Tennessee Department of Children's Services tries to sort through claims about children's welfare.More >>
Ownby censure placed on May 28 meeting agenda
Ownby censure placed on May 28 meeting agenda
Commissioner Jeff Ownby
Knox County Commissioners will vote next week to censure Commissioner Jeff Ownby.More >>
Knox County Commissioners will vote next week to censure Commissioner Jeff Ownby.
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Maryville College awards tenure to first African-American woman
Maryville College awards tenure to first African-American woman
A Maryville College professor has been the first African-American woman to be awarded tenure at the school. She hopes the honor will open more doors for diversity.More >>
A Maryville College professor has been the first African-American woman to be awarded tenure at the school. She hopes the honor will open more doors for diversity.More >>
High school seniors and senior citizens bond over Bearden a cappella group
High school seniors and senior citizens bond over Bearden a cappella group
For a group of seniors at Bearden High School, it's not just time to say goodbye to classmates. It's also a time to say goodbye to a very special group.More >>
For a group of seniors at Bearden High School, it's not just time to say goodbye to classmates. It's also a time to say goodbye to a very special group.More >>
Cocke County students test pollution levels in Pigeon River
Cocke County students test pollution levels in Pigeon River
Cocke County High School students got a rare chance to do some of the testing that monitors the pollution levels in the controversial Pigeon River.More >>
Cocke County High School students got a rare chance to do some of the testing that monitors the pollution levels in the controversial Pigeon River.More >>
Private schools take the lead on school security
Private schools take the lead on school security
There's been a heightened focus on school security since the December massacre in Newtown.More >>
There's been a heightened focus on school security since the December massacre in Newtown.More >>
Dead raccoons hung outside Gibbs High School in senior prank
Dead raccoons hung outside Gibbs High School in senior prank
Students and teachers at Gibbs High School got a nasty surprise when they arrived at school Wednesday.More >>
Students and teachers at Gibbs High School got a nasty surprise when they arrived at school Wednesday.More >>
UT administrator got good reviews before being fired
UT administrator got high marks before being fired
The personnel file of a University of Tennessee administrator fired this week provided new insight into the woman at the middle of the scandal.More >>
The personnel file of a University of Tennessee administrator fired this week provided new insight into the woman at the middle of the scandal.More >>
Knoxville students learn about 9/11 from N.Y. rescue truck
Knoxville students learn about 9/11 from N.Y. rescue truck
A NYFD rescue truck that was used in 9/11 made a stop in Knoxville Tuesday. Students at Beaumont Elementary were able to learn about that day by seeing something that was there.More >>
A NYFD rescue truck that was used in 9/11 made a stop in Knoxville Tuesday. Students at Beaumont Elementary were able to learn about that day by seeing something that was there.More >>
Ga. college sues Tennessee agency over billboard
Ga. college sues Tennessee agency over billboard
A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.More >>
A private college in northwest Georgia is suing Tennessee's higher education commission in a dispute over billboard advertising.More >>
Gun confiscated from student at Bearden Middle School
Gun confiscated from student at Bearden Middle School
Thanks to a tip from fellow students, school officials confiscated an unloaded gun from a student at a Knox County middle school Monday.More >>
Thanks to a tip from fellow students, school officials confiscated an unloaded gun from a student at a Knox County middle school Monday.More >>
Tennessee First Lady, Muppet against obesity
Tennessee First Lady, Muppet against obesity
Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn...More >>
Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn to love...More >>

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