The link between bullying and adolescent suicide

Maria McCullar

English 105

Amanda Reyes

SOCIAL ISSUE: Adolescent Suicide

ARTICLE TITLE: Cyber bullying and physical bullying in adolescent suicide: the role of violent behavior and substance use.
LINK: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10964-013-9925-5

AUTHORS: Brett J. Littwiller and Amy M. Brausch

PUBLICATION: November 6, 2012

            Suicide is the third leading cause of death among American youths ages 10-24. Research and media have found that bullying as an environmental stress substantially increases an adolescent risk of suicide and suicidal behaviors.
             Bullying is an intentional and repeated aggression that involves taking the power from the victim. 20- 35% of adolescents report of either being a victim, the aggressor or both. Bullying tend to take four forms: Physical, verbal, relational, and more recently cyber. this research has shown that each of these types of experienced bullying increase the adolescents thoughts of suicide.
             Although there are several differences between the traditional bullying and cyber bullying, it is perceived different in the eyes of the victims. Cyber bullying often occur outside of the school and in the homes and cyber lives of the victim through text messages and social media networks. No safe place. 10-20% of victims who report being cyber bullied have shown more depressed symptoms and suicidal behavior: self-harm, cutting, drug abuse.
           Victimization of bullying has been linked to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. The constant thought and pain associated with depression and suicidal behavior may then develop into suicidal desire and capability.

           
ORGANIZATION: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
FOUNDED: 1987
LOCATION: National
NON-PROFIT
                         

                 The American foundation for suicide prevention (AFSP) is the leading non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through education, and reaching out to those in need. AFSP has invested more then 10 million dollars to new suicide studies, education and information through public workshops, trainings, publication and public service announcements. 

Blogger #5: Spring Break

PART 1:

Subject :Human Trafficking

HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNDER THE VEIL OF SEX TOURISM IN THAILAND - REACTIONS OF THE EU

Guguc, Zrinka, PhD, Pravani Vjesnik

2014

Link:  http://lib-ezproxy.lbcc.edu:2093/docview/1563695400/fulltext/A31522543360464BPQ/21?accountid=39846

Human trafficking is far more complex than just sexual exploitation as people always seem to assume. Human trafficking for many is seen as a source of income or a step closer to a better life. It currently is at an all time high in Thailand whether one is being forced into it or willingly doing it. Since people who live in Thailand suffer economically they see this as a way to having a better life, and they see it as anything is better than poverty and having no food. Many kids are actually sold by their own parents as an exchange for income. Many of the women or kids that are being trafficked come from places all over the countries like Southeast Asia, Europe, Japan, and South Africa. The world of human trafficking continues to increase because many of the tourists who come in are the ones keeping the business running. About 60% of tourists who come into Thailand are men and out of those men 70% come looking for sex that is why the sex industry continues despite all the laws against them. The people being trafficked do not know the difference of what is right or wrong due to not being educated. 

The author is mainly implying that people think its easy to ban human trafficking but they are forgetting that many of the people who participate are uneducated, live in poverty, and do not know the definition of a good life. The only way to put a stop to this is by educating the people being captured because often when rescued they feel like they have lost everything they have worked for and they are praying that their “pimps” will come to their rescue. They think of it as a punishment because they are being stripped from income, food, and possibly a chance to one day have a “better life.” The author also is suggesting that aside from being educated the organizations need to come up with strategies to offer those in need of money jobs that will provide them a “decent life.”Also being stressed is the importance of putting a stop to human trafficking due to the high rates of sexually transmitted diseases that are spreading amongst humans being trafficked whether they are young or old.

PART 2:

Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)

Cast is a not-for-profit organization, it was established in 1998.

Founder: Dr. Kathryn McMahon

Located in Los Angeles

CAST is an organization that provides long term services for victims of trafficking with their annual budget of $2.5 million a year. CAST was created in 1998 and its main goal was to provide intensive case management, and advocacy for survivors healing from violence that occurred during slavery. CAST works with Saban Free Clinic in Los Angeles to address mental and health needs of the victims being trafficked. CAST was the first to exclusively serve survivors from human trafficking and modern day slavery. Their mission is to end Human trafficking and help as many survivors with the help of other organizations.

They offer non-paid internships and it seems that anyone is able to apply for jobs at CAST if interested.

Blogger #5

Rape:

http://lib-ezproxy.lbcc.edu:2093/docview/1027772388/51FBB7C9610C48C7PQ/7?accountid=39846

How to Progress From a Rape-Supportive Culture

By: Cook, Sarah Gibbard


           Rape is being considered a norm in today's society because of rape culture. The victims/survivors have been told that it is their fault. In this article it discusses how rape is being made fun, not taken seriously , and blamed on the victim. It mostly focuses on campus rape due to all the fraternity parties. It says that "they think it's OK if the victim is drunk or unconscious". Men are taught that they're suppose to be aggressive and not show much emotion. In today's society men treat women as objects not as another human being. Instead of feeling remorse for their actions they turn it around and make the victim feel is to blame. Women are being asked "what were you wearing?" "where you drinking?" as if that makes it okay for what happened to them. The coordinator and a director from different universities have created programs to help prevent campus rape and help those who have survived rape. They have asked for both men and women to speak up and not become a bystander when this crime occurs.
               
                                                              Pandora's Project
Pandora's project was created in 1999. It was founded by Shannon who was influenced by Tori Amos who is a sexual violence survivor and also the founder of RAINN. Pandora's project is a non-profit organization where it is staffed by volunteers. Their mission is to support and offer assistance to men and women survivors of sexual violence. This organization offers a message room and chat room, free lending library, and several articles and resources. In their online community "Pandora's Aquarium" is a place where rape and sexual survivors can tell their stories and learn that they are not alone and there is hope. They hope to help survivors heal from this situation and give helpful resources to those who can not afford them.

Blogger #5

Human Trafficking
http://www.lamag.com/longform/gone-girls/
Gone Girls - Mike Kessler


         The sex trafficking of minors, we've come - or maybe want - to believe, is limited to developing nations, where wretched poverty leaves girls with little options. With poverty, parentlessness and low self-esteem all being factors, there's another reason to why girls end up on "the streets". During a recent interview a young woman went on to say, "Everything my mother couldn't give me, he gave me, so I thought it was the life to live". Around nine and a half to ten out of ten girls turn out to be victims of sexual abuse at an early age. Ninety-nine percent of adult prostitutes claim they started when they too were underage and sexually abused. One of the largest and oldest places responsible for human trafficking is South Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles. From Washington Street along Figueroa down to Compton, girls in mini-skirts and high heels wandering the streets. LAPD is doing everything they possibly can to get these girls to testify, but these girls have been betrayed by their parents, caregivers etc. These girls do not trust adults. Over 88% of girls that are rescued end up falling back into the trap, many say it's all they've ever known.

Polaris Organization

https://polarisproject.org

The Polaris Organization is a non- profit, non- government organization. Founded in 2002 by Derek Ellerman and Katherine Chon, Polaris' headquarters is located in Washington D.C. The Polaris Organization is committed to ending human trafficking and slavery and focuses it's efforts in the United States. Their approach includes conducting direct outreach and victim identification, providing social services and transitional housing to victims, operating the National Human Trafficking Resource Center serving as the central national hotline on human trafficking, advocating for stronger state and anti-trafficking legislation and engaging community members in local and national grassroots efforts. Polaris is a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves to freedom in the U.S., Polaris systemically disrupts the human trafficking networks that rob human beings of their lives and their freedom.

Part 1: Finding A Social Problem
Social Issue: Drinking While Driving
Scholarly Issue :https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=89671

Deterring the Drinking Driver - Legal Policy and Social Control *Deterring the Drinking Driver - Legal Policy and Social Control* 1982  Author: H L Ross  1) Thesis/Main Argument 2)Supporting Evidence that backs up the main point of article 3)The author's conclusion/end results idea       Part 2: Finding an Organization
Organization: American Sociological Association Published by: American Sociological Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2096309

American Sociological Association

-created in the1990's

-Mothers against drunk driving

-25 percent of local groups  had a full or part time staff to carry out many of tasks

-1970's & 1980's created 400 groups dedicated to drunk driving

-Organization of MAAD

Purpose

-Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is now firmly embedded in the conscious map of our day to day positivists

 and social worlds. The efforts of activists in this movement organization have captured the imagination

of the print and electronic  media. As a result the personal tragedies of many of these activities are widely known.

-Late 1970's and early 1980's created more than 400 groups dedicated to erudition.

Blogger Spring Break

1.       Legalization of Marijuana : Potential Impact on youth

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/113/6/e632.full

by Alain Joffe, W. Samuel Yancy

There are many pro’s and con’s to the legalization of marijuana. There are also many regulations and limitations if marijuana does become legalized, and rightfully so. There are 3 general policy perspectives concerning the status of marijuana in the United States: prohibition, decriminalization, and legalization. Prohibition describes the current federal policy: minimal use and a very strong regulation of distribution sources. Decriminalization refers to the elimination or reduction of any criminal punishment for the distribution or use of Marijuana. Legalization is a step above Decriminalization. Legalization is complete pardon of any use or distribution of marijuana (although it would more than likely be heavily regulated). This would fundamentally change the status of Marijuana, allowing advertisement and marketing to every demographic. The main concern with the legalization of Marijuana is the younger community of people who would surely be more exposed to the product and tempted to use it and once they do it could be a gateway for other drugs such as cocaine. Another concern is that marijuana would be more easily obtained by all. In order to eliminate the youth’s perception of Marijuana as a recreational activity pharmaceutical companies should start exploring the option of making a pill form of marijuana for medicinal use only.

The regulation of advertisement to minors would be impossible if the Decriminalization or Legalization options are implemented. This is a valid concern seeing as the two most popular drugs (alcohol and cigarettes) are so heavily advertised to the younger demographic. History proves that legalization of one drug could lead to the use of illegal hardcore drugs such as cocaine. This isn’t a proven theory but history is a big indication that this could happen. The accessibility  There are also extreme medical benefits to the substance such as ameliorating chemotherapy-induced nausea, wasting and anorexia associated with AIDS, intraocular pressure in glaucoma, and muscle spasticity arising from such conditions as multiple sclerosis. The question is whether the proven medical benefits outweigh the negative effect on the adolescent community through the exposure of the drug. If pharmaceutical companies were on board with decriminalization or legalization of marijuana they could develop a pill form and require a prescription. This implementation would end the perception of marijuana as a recreational drug.

                Marijuana becoming legal is the least of worries when it comes to addictive substances. In terms of harmful effect on the body, alcohol and cigarettes are far more dangerous. This does not mean that the federal government should legalize marijuana and add another addictive substance to be consumed. We should focus on making a pill form and eliminating the recreation aspect of marijuana and begin to look at the substance for medicinal purposes.

NORML Organization

1.       Norml is a non- profit organization that was founded 1970 by Stephan W Dillian to change the publics and federal governments opinion about marijuana and end any negative connotations and criminal punishment attached to the drug. The board of directors includes: Norman Elliot, Dan Vites, Randy Qwast, Richard Cohen, and many more. The board elects the officers of the corporation including prominent scientists, researchers, businessmen and women, writers, attorneys and producers.

                                                                                

2.       The goal of Norml is to normalize the use of marijuana by adults for medicinal purposes and to change the false perception of the drug as a recreational, harmful substance. Norml represents the ten million Americans who use the drug responsibly. In the 1970’s Norml led the successful efforts to decriminalize minor marijuana offenses in 11 states and significantly lower marijuana penalties in all others. Norml has seminars, rallys, benefits, and concerts to educate people. The goal is to normalize and legalize the use of Marijuana.

Blogger Entry: Exploring Issues/Topics

Step 1:  Finding a Social Issue

1. Pick a social problem/issue that you are interested in  (ex: hunger, poverty, ageism, alcoholism, bullying, spousal abuse... for more examples of contemporary social issues check out: 
1. Contemporary Social Problems: http://lib.guides.umd.edu/c.php?g=326995&p=2194601 
2. http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0516/2005018778.html 
2. Find 1 scholarly article that discusses your issue. For scholarly articles use:
1. google scholar 
2. school library database 
3. Search keywords related to your social issue
1. narrow it down by location if you have to (i.e. homelessness in the state of California) 
2. also make sure to find something from the last 5 years, current
3. Find 1 newspaper or magazine article that discusses your issue. 
1. you can filter your search using the same databases listed above
2. Examples: L.A Times, Chicago Tribune, Time Magazine, The Economist, Al Jazeera, The New Yorker, etc.
4. Once you select your issue and find both articles, select 1 of your articles to write about.  Include the following information:
1. link to article 
2. title of article & author(s) 
3. 1 page description of the article.  In your own words explain:
1. Thesis/Main argument
2. Supporting evidence that backs up the main point of the article
3. the author's conclusion/end results or idea  

Check out the left hand side of the database... that is where you can FILTER your search: year, type (scholarly, newspaper, etc.)

Same goes for Google Scholar... but REMEMBER, google may not have what you are looking for or charge. Our school pays for access, so always try there as well. 

Step 2: Finding Street Art 

1. Once you have selected an issue/topic to investigate and address in your exhibition, create a list of key words associated with that topic:
1. think of the words, phrases, people, events that are usually associated with it
2. consider what word choice, people, events, etc. are used in your articles to help you 
2. Use these #keywords to then look for related street art. In other words, see what is already out there.  In addition, browse through various street art sites and platforms to see if any piece grabs your attention and could relate to your issue
1. Lookup street artist
1. Websites
2. Social media pages
2. Online Street Art Magazines
1. https://www.juxtapoz.com/
2. https://hypebeast.com/tags/pow-wow
3. http://londonstreetartdesign.co.uk/
4. http://www.ukstreetart.co.uk/
5. https://amplifier.org/
6. https://beautifulbizarre.net/
7. http://thinkspacegallery.com/
8. http://time.com/vault/year/2017/
9. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/political-cartoons/collections.html
3. Search: instagram or google for more
1. Pow Wow street art
1. http://www.powwowlongbeach.com/
2. http://powwowhawaii.com/
3. Gregory siff 
4. Morley 
5. Swoon 
6. J.R
7. Banksy
8. Time magazine covers
9. Amplifierart 
10. Streetartnews
11. Street artists from Exit through the Giftshop
12. Refer to street artist powerpoint in this folder
3. Collect as many relatable pieces as you can. 
1. Save them and add them to your personal folder

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