Amanda Todd's mother says she's 'very upset' she wasn't invited to the province's anti-bullying summit this week. Education Ministry officials say Carol Todd was not invited to the summit. Carol Todd said on Twitter she was 'very upset' at this, and said 'they thought my presence might upset some of the students present.' A ministry spokesman says … [Read more...]
Students say a month after Amanda Todd’s death not much has changed
November 10, 2012 by
Saturday marks a month since 15-year-old Amanda Todd committed suicide and her video plea for help made headlines around the world. Officials with the Coquitlam and Maple Ridge school districts, where Amanda was a student, say a lot of work has been done since her death. They’ve reviewed their programs and response plans, held events on teen … [Read more...]
Todd’s ‘rallying point’ video helps her story reach the world, expert says
October 18, 2012 by
Amanda Todd’s tragic story has caught the world's attention like no other. Her heart-wrenching YouTube video about being bullied has helped her story to be picked up in the U.S., the U.K. and even as far away as Japan – where bullying is also a big problem. Vigils have been planned locally for Maple Ridge and Surrey, but also as … [Read more...]
