Bullying Case Not Being Addressed: Riverview, NB Father
Bullying Case Not Being Addressed: Riverview, NB Father
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK —
BullyingCanada, the national anti-bullying charitable organization, is once again hearing from parents who don’t know where to turn in order to get support for their bullied child.
Donald Terry contacted BullyingCanada looking for support for his son.
“My son, who is now 14, started Grade 10 at Riverview High School. He was walking home after the second day when he was pelted with rocks and apples, and was called faggot and pussy by several students who were threatening to kick his head in. I went to the school twice, explained the problem and asked if they could remove my son from the same classes as the bullies... but to no avail. The harassment continued. Even after they agreed to separate the two students” explained Terry.
“I went to the school to get the issue addressed and to pick up my son, and the next thing I know I had 2 boys in my face telling me they were going to kick the sh** out of my son and there was nothing the Cops, School or I could do about it, and they had plans for me as well and I better go home before I get hurt too.”
“I’m incredibly concerned about this case, and we will be working with the Terry family in order to get this issue resolved as quickly as possible.” said Rob Frenette, Co-Executive Director of BullyingCanada.
“I immediately went to the RCMP, they told me that there was nothing they could do as no physical attack or direct threat occurred.” questioned Terry.
“I sat with my wife and we decided to transfer my son to another High School. After what I had seen and heard from the two boys that got in my face I knew what my son dealt with on a daily basis, and the way the school acted. my son was not safe remaining at Riverview High.” added Terry.
“I am still waiting for a call back from the School District, Riverview High School, as well as the Codiac RCMP - they all said they would call back by end of day Friday, that call has yet to come” concluded Terry.
In the meantime, BullyingCanada will make contact with the Codiac RCMP, School District 2, along with the Administration at Riverview High School to offer support from BullyingCanada in the form of workshops and material along with support for the involved parties..
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Mr. Terry is willing to speak with the media to schedule an interview. Please contact Rob Frenette at the number below.
FOR COMMENT FROM BULLYINGCANADA OR DON TERRY PLEASE CONTACT:
Rob Frenette
Executive Director, BullyingCanada Inc.
Office: 877-352-4497 EXT 203
E-Mail: Rob.Frenette@BullyingCanada.ca
