Social Media Helps Get Justice For Family And Abused Baby Boy : Culture First Posted: Jun 08, 2016 11:10 AM EDT The internet may have its flaws but sometimes it does some good and in the case of 1-year-old Jacob Marbury it was instrumental in making a difference. According to their post on Facebook, back in March, Joshua Marbury and his wife Alicia Quinney came home to find that the babysitter, Markell Deon Hilaire, who is a friend of the couple, had physically abused their son Jacob. No one would argue that an abused baby with visible bruises on their body isn't enough proof for an arrest but apparently it wasn't enough to charge Hilaire, at least in Oregon. In Oregon, a victim has to be able to say that pain was inflicted due to physical injury and since Jacob is an infant he can't do that so convicting Hilaire would be tough. Left without options, Jacob's parents decided to share their story on Facebook and asked people to share it with others so that they may spread the word on a national level by getting the attention of the media.
Youth, social media play important role in human rights fight | Regina Leader-Post In the eyes of some, today’s youth are more connected to the devices in their hands than the world that surrounds them. Tell that to a group of young people gathered this weekend in Regina and Saskatoon. Take Faraz Khan. Khan was one of close to 100 young people aged 30 and under registered to participate this weekend in Amnesty International Saskatchewan’s Youth Activist Conference, intended to connect young activists and those interested in getting involved in human rights activism. “All of us (in the club) have a passion for human rights, and today we’ve just learned a lot about how we can reach out to our school and get people in our school involved …,” Khan said, adding his club has been involved in issues like refugee rights and missing and murdered indigenous women. That’s good news to Amnesty International field worker Crystal Giesbrecht, who was impressed by the dedication shown by the young people she worked with this weekend. hpolischuk@postmedia.com
MENE1722814C Dans la continuité de la politique éducative de prévention et de lutte contre les violences en milieu scolaire, le ministère organise avec le soutien de la mutuelle assurance de l'éducation (MAE) la cinquième édition du prix « Non au harcèlement ». Ce concours distingue les outils de sensibilisation conçus par les élèves et les personnels des unités d'enseignement dans le cadre de projets pédagogiques ou au sein de structures péri et extra scolaires, ou par les élus des conseils des enfants et de jeunes des collectivités âgés de 8 à 18 ans. Le prix « Non au harcèlement » peut constituer un puissant vecteur de sensibilisation et un pilier fondamental des stratégies académiques pour lutter contre le harcèlement et le cyber-harcèlement, offrant aux équipes de terrain les moyens d'investir le sujet dans le cadre des séquences pédagogiques avec leurs élèves. Le prix « Non au harcèlement » poursuit les objectifs suivants : - donner la parole aux élèves en les rendant acteur de la prévention;
Family hopes social media will answer plea for kidney donor - Story | WAGA NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Newton County family is rallying behind a father as he continues his desperate plea for a kidney transplant. Marlon Pollard has been waiting for nearly four years for a match and the operation. Now his loved ones have turned to social media for help. "It's a feeling that's hard to describe," said Pollard. Pollard's world turned upside down in 2010 when doctors first discovered he had problems with his kidneys. RELATED: Sun spots are common, frustrating for people over 40 "I had a heart attack. By 2013, the father of two needed a transplant. "Sometimes, we hear about them and sometimes we don't," Amanda Pollard said.
Stop posting fake news on social media, B.C. wildfire evacuee says Like many other evacuees, Alfie Mackay was hoping to find news on whether his home at 108 Mile Ranch survived the wildfires raging in B.C. He says he saw a post on Facebook his house, specifically, had burned down. "You can imagine what that did to me," he said. As wildfires displace thousands across B.C. some officials are asking people to stop posting unverified information about the fires on social media. "There's nothing worse than no information, and unfortunately there's a lot of false information," said Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. "If you've heard a rumour here or there, call us and we will tell you the facts." Officials are also asking people to check official sources for information. For the latest evacuation alerts and orders, visit Emergency Info BC. Mackay has a plea for those on social media who are speculating or recirculating rumours on social media. "That's not helping anyone," he said. "It's scaring the hell out of someone, he added. With files from Brady Strachan
What is fake news? Its origins and how it grew in 2016 Life. Money. You.: Financial Literacy and Career Resources Let’s face it. The Internet is a free for all. There are no rules, anything goes, and I can say and do whatever I want, right? Wrong. There are dozens of hidden rules that you may or may not be aware of, and if you’re a recent grad looking for a job, these unspoken rules could very well be hurting you without you even knowing it. There are no specific hard and fast rules about social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Brazen Careerist, etc.), but there are expectations and ways to avoid being considered “some young kid” who doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Let’s first look at Facebook. What can you do? Now what about Twitter? 1.) It’s very easy to tweet every thought that goes through your head, but try to show some restraint while job searching. 2.) Twitter is about relationship building; you do not want to come off as a robot. 3.) Say thank you when people retweet your stuff, or when they give you a #FF shout out (Follow Friday). 4.) 5.) 6.)
Teen depression and how social media can help or hurt - CNN According to a recent study in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, 23% of teens report they are or have been the target of cyberbullying. Another 15% admitted to bullying someone else online. The researchers' review of 10 studies that explored the link between social media victimization and depression all showed -- without exception-- a significant correlation. Yes, cyberbullying undeniably can inflict serious wounds. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2012, an estimated 2.2 million adolescents, or 9.1% of the U.S. teen population (ages 12 to 17), had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. A national survey of over 10,000 adolescents showed that almost 1 in 3 teens met criteria for an anxiety disorder. Some 5% to 8% of U.S. teens attempt suicide yearly, with an additional 16% seriously considering suicide within the past 12 months. More than 92% of teens report going online daily, with 24% of those "almost constantly," according to the Pew Research Center.
Bullying on social networks Most of the apps and social networking sites are for people aged 13 and over. They also state that bullying, abusive behaviours which includes harassment, impersonation and identity theft are banned and not allowed. However, results from our national bullying survey, shows 91% of people who reported cyber bullying said that no action was taken. A general rule when making a complaint about being bullied online is to copy the terms and conditions which have been breached and take a screenshot of the comment or photo as evidence. How to report bullying or abuse on social media Facebook Facebook does not tolerate bullying and say they will remove bullying content when they become aware of it and may disable the account of anyone who bullies or attacks another. You can report bullying on Facebook using the report links which appear near the content itself, normally on a drop down arrow which gives you menu option to report the image, post or comment. Twitter YouTube Instagram Snapchat WhatsApp
Social Media Is Changing How College Students Deal With Mental Health, For Better Or Worse Taking tablets and other gadgets to bed is leaving pupils exhausted Parents are being urged to ban tablet computers at bedtime Children are becoming ‘addicted’ to the gadgets and its causing children to fall behind at schoolTeachers warn a growing numbers of pupils are exhausted and irritableThis is being blamed on children spending hours on tablets at home Experts claimed tablets are worse than televisions in bedrooms By Laura Clark, Education Correspondent Published: 17:09 BST, 7 April 2014 | Updated: 02:02 BST, 8 April 2014 Parents are being urged to ban tablet computers at bedtime because ‘addiction’ to the gadgets is causing children to fall behind at school. Teachers are warning that growing numbers of pupils turn up for lessons exhausted and irritable because they spend hours on tablets at home - often late into the night. They say pupils are increasingly showing symptoms of ‘tablet addiction’ - deceptive and furtive behaviour, a loss of interest in other activities, and a lack of control over their actions.