Stand Up For Others Faces Bullying Backlash In Community
Cst Lesley Smith of the RCMP notes youth is a priority and bullying is a key concern, with school resource officers and a program reaching about 1,600 British Columbia schools. School District 59 emphasizes safety, zero tolerance for bullying, and restorative justice, while CSS outlines proactive programs for grades 8 and 9 to address incidents and risk. Parents recount their daughter’s distress and question why to advocate for peers amid scrutiny, hoping community support will improve conditions for youth.