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Experts have linked the rise in rates for those younger than 24 to bullying — especially through social media. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for to year-olds. A review of bullying research by the Yale School of Medicine confirmed links between suicide and bullying.

Some studies show bullying victims were two to nine times more likely to report thoughts of suicide. She is calling for more legislative, school and parental intervention. Mendez said while there have been some attempts at legislation such as AB9 — a new law that requires public schools in California to update their anti-bullying policies — the problem with most legislation is that it prohibits bullying only for certain protected classes.

She hopes more schools countywide will take action. It also noted the department went four years without noticing that it was not monitoring schools to ensure they were addressing student complaints, as required by law. In Laguna Beach, Top of the World Elementary School Principal Ron LaMotte said a program implemented five years ago that emphasized kindness and positive interaction has changed behavior at his school.

LaMotte said he has witnessed a 75 percent decrease in bad behaviors over five years. We celebrate it. OC Human Relations E. Stay Connected Sign-up and receive our e-newsletter to stay informed about OC Human Relations news, events and programs.

Sign Up. Twitter Updates. The organization works in local schools to try to stop bullying, and will be presenting Mowry with one of its Community Leader Awards. I think Jonah shows you can move into the role of advocate. Ben Bergman May 2, Listen to story Download this story 1MB.

Appearances on shows like Good Morning America followed.